Himachal Minister Reviews Progress on Three Planned Urban Centres Including Him Panchkula

Government Strategy for Urban Growth

Rapid urbanisation has made urban development an important pillar of the state's growth strategy. The government is focusing on planned expansion to reduce increasing pressure on existing urban areas and ensure balanced regional development.

Dharmani said there is a lot of potential for these high-end townships, and a lot of queries are coming to HIMUDA, which reflects an encouraging response from consumers.

Land Acquisition and Planning

The process of land acquisition is underway and international consultants are being appointed to plan these modern cities.

Efforts are on to get land through mutually agreeable rates, where land owners are expected to offer land voluntarily, or else the government will acquire through land pooling.

Environmental and Digital Initiatives

A riverfront development project along the Sirsa River was being prepared while keeping environmental conservation in focus.

Dharmani stressed the importance of information technology and said that an integrated digital platform under HIMUDA's e-initiative model would soon be introduced. The platform would provide stakeholders with online facilities such as allotment, e-drawing and e-auction services.

Innovation and Youth Employment

Under the HIMUDA Start-up and Student Innovation Policy, young entrepreneurs would receive funding of up to Rs 5 lakh per proposal. The policy aims to strengthen the innovation and start-up ecosystem in the state, helping accelerate economic growth and generate employment opportunities for youth.