In 1956, Bhopal was established as the Capital of newly organized State of Madhya Pradesh. In order to facilitate planned development, beautification and conservation of environment of the State Capital, the Capital Project Administration (CPA) was set up under Housing & Environment Department on 1st October 1960 on the approval of Planning Commission, Government of India. CPA undertakes the Construction, Development & Maintenance of Roads, Parks & Buildings, besides safeguarding and development of Land, marked by the Nazul Officer.