Punjab Newsline, Shimla-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over a meeting of Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) to review various ongoing and proposed projects. He directed HIMUDA to explore the possibilities of developing new townships in proximity with Chandigarh to facilitate the people of the State and meet the growing housing demand.
He also reviewed the proposed Jathiya Devi Township near Shimla city and directed HIMUDA to appoint a consultant at the earliest to expedite the project. He said that Jathiya Devi Satellite town would play a vital role in decongesting the Shimla city and offer better amenities to the people. He was apprised that a blueprint of the satellite town has been prepared by the TATA Engineering Services Company keeping in view the aesthetic appeal of the area and ensuring world class facilities in the township.
The Chief Minister also assured to release Rs. 20 crore for the upcoming commercial complex at Vikasnagar in Shimla city to speed up the construction work. He said that this proposed complex will be one of the most modern buildings in the city housing government offices, shopping complex and other essential facilities.
Sukhu also reviewed various upcoming housing projects and directed to expedite to bring them on the ground across the State in a time bound manner for the benefit of the people of the State.
Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani, Vice Chairman HIMUDA Yashwant Chhajta, Additional Chief Secretary Revenue K.K. Pant, Principal Secretary Finance Devesh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, HIMUDA Surender Vashisht, Director Town and Country Planning Hemis Negi and other senior officers also attended the meeting.