Bhopal was established as the Capital of newly organised state of Madhya Pradesh in 1956. For planned development, beautification and conservation of environment of the capital, the Capital Project Administration was set up on 1.10.1960 on the approval of planning commission, Government of India. The responsibility of comprehensive development of a city rests with the Housing & Environment department of the State Government. Under the Housing & Environment department, master plan is prepared for rural and urban development. According to this the task of city development is taken up. The CPA headed by the Principal Secretary as the administrator has been set up under the Housing & Environment department for overall planned and speedy development worthy of capital's splendor. For proper coordination of various works, a separate forest division has been established under the Capital Project Administration, besides the engineering departments and in addition one separate Nazul Officer has also been posted. In accordance with the master plan prepared and land reserved by the Housing & Environment Department, the CPA undertakes the Construction, development and maintenance of roads, parks, buildings and further it safeguards and develops the land marked by the Nazul Officer. Quick decisions and actions are possible as the Principal Secretary being the sole administrator effectively coordinates and controls all these activities.