Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Himachal Pradesh Announces Major Developments
The Himachal Pradesh government is building a new township called Him-Chandigarh near the border with Chandigarh.
Three villages are giving land for this project, and the government has approved 3,400 bigha of land for it.
The chief minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, also started many new programs to help people and improve cities.
These include a program to connect citizens with the government, a scheme to help small shopkeepers, and new online services.
The government is also using special technology to plan cities better and is building new shopping centers and making cities more beautiful.
They are also helping small shopkeepers by giving them a chance to pay off their loans easily.
Additionally, the chief minister directed a local audit of the Sahara Scheme to ensure that its benefits reach only eligible beneficiaries.
He also emphasized the importance of the health sector and the establishment of advanced healthcare facilities to provide quality healthcare services to the people.
Himachal Pradesh to build a new township named Him-Chandigarh in the Shitalpur area of Solan district.
Three panchayats are providing land through land pooling, with 3,400 bigha already approved for the project.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched several initiatives, including the Citizen Connect Programme and the Rajiv Gandhi Laghu Dukaandaar Sukh Kalyan Yojana.
Major urban development projects worth Rs 707 crore will be implemented, along with additional facilities worth Rs 500 crore in Shimla.
Geographic Information System (GIS) technology is being used for urban planning and property verification in 36 urban local bodies.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- What
- Announcement of a new township named Him-Chandigarh, various urban development initiatives, and health scheme audits
- When
- Announced on Monday and Tuesday (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Shitalpur area, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh and Shimla
- Why
- To meet the challenges of a growing population and urbanisation with inclusive and sustainable urban development, and to ensure the benefits of health schemes reach only eligible beneficiaries
- Location
- Shitalpur area, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh
- Land Area
- 3,400 bigha (approved), more to be acquired
- Initiatives Launched
- Citizen Connect Programme, Rajiv Gandhi Laghu Dukaandaar Sukh Kalyan Yojana, Chief Minister Urban Digital Identity Scheme
- Projects Announced
- Rs 400 crore shopping complex in Mandi, Rs 150 crore city beautification in Hamirpur, Rs 707 crore urban development projects, Rs 500 crore additional facilities in Shimla
- Technology Used
- Geographic Information System (GIS) for urban planning and property verification
- Financial Relief
- One-time settlement for shopkeepers with outstanding loans up to Rs 1 lakh
- Health Schemes
- Sahara Scheme, Himcare
- Healthcare Facilities
- Robotic surgery, State Cancer Institute, PET scan, SPECT scan, 70 model health institutions, wellness centres, trauma centre at IGMC Shimla
