TCP Minister chairs 54th HIMUDA Board meeting

Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani presided over the 54th Meeting of the Board of Directors (BoD) of the Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) here today. He highlighted HIMUDA’s ongoing efforts to introduce new schemes across various sectors and urged officials to work with dedication for the effective implementation of the developmental projects initiated by the authority.

In the meeting, the Board approved several key initiatives, including the installation of a drinking water supply line and the construction of a 15 lakh liter capacity water tank in Mountain City Jathiya Devi. Additionally, the construction of six 3BHK deluxe flats in Housing Board Colony, Bilaspur, six 2BHK flats in Sanjauli, Shimla and two twin towers in Basal of Solan district, comprising 24 3BHK flats were agreed upon. The Board also resolved to create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the purchase of new land by HIMUDA and approved various other agendas presented during the meeting.

Shri Dharmani directed HIMUDA officials to promptly act on the issues and plans discussed so as to ensure the projects were expedited and completed within the stipulated time frame. He also emphasized the importance of adopting innovative ideas and encouraged the engagement of geologists, environmentalists and landscaping consultants to improve project outcomes. Furthermore the Minister stressed the need for HIMUDA to resolve land-related issues pending in court, enabling the timely commencement and completion of projects.

The Board also reviewed ongoing and proposed projects across the state, including those in Saraswati Nagar, Dehra, Subathu, Nerchowk, the zoo in Bankhandi, and the Command and Control Centre to be established in Dharamshala.

Vice Chairman HIMUDA Yashwant Chhajta, Secretary cum CEO HIMUDA Sandeep Kumar, Official and Non-Official Members of the BOD and senior officials were also present in the meeting.