Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Chandigarh Declared First Slum-Free City in India
Chandigarh has made history by becoming the first city in India without slums.
This achievement follows a 12-year effort by the city administration to remove all unauthorized settlements.
The last slum, Shahpur Colony, was demolished on Tuesday.
The city has reclaimed over 520 acres of valuable public land.
This initiative involved planned rehabilitation, demolitions, and enforcement, offering residents better housing.
Chandigarh serves as an example of urban renewal for other cities.
Chandigarh has become India's first slum-free city.
The last remaining slum, Shahpur Colony, was demolished on Tuesday.
The slum removal initiative lasted 12 years.
Over 520 acres of government land has been reclaimed.
The reclaimed land is worth approximately Rs 21,000 crore.
- Who
- Chandigarh UT Administration
- What
- Declared Chandigarh as India's first slum-free city
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Chandigarh, India
- Why
- Culmination of a 12-year slum eradication initiative
- Achievement
- Chandigarh becomes India's first slum-free city
- Land Reclaimed
- 520 acres
- Land Value
- Rs 21,000 crore
- Last Colony Demolished
- Shahpur Colony
- Duration of Drive
- 12 years
