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The Himachal Pradesh government has allocated around 3,428 bighas of land for the development of the proposed Him-Chandigarh City township near Baddi in Solan district, marking a significant step in advancing the planned urban project. Officials have also identified an additional 5,000-6,000 bighas from the common land pool for potential inclusion in the development. A cabinet sub-committee meeting chaired by the state's revenue minister reviewed land availability and revenue records, and directed the Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) to conduct a drone-based digital survey of the parcels. The agency will coordinate with the revenue department and local officials to consolidate land within a month into a contiguous parcel suitable for project implementation. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to create a structured urban centre near the Chandigarh border.
The Himachal Pradesh government has formally allocated approximately 3,428 bighas of land for the Him-Chandigarh City urban development project near Baddi in Solan district, signalling progress in what is envisioned as a large-scale township close to the Tricity region. During a recent cabinet sub-committee meeting, chaired by revenue minister Jagat Singh Negi, officials reviewed land records and availability for the project, confirming the allotment and identifying an additional 5,000-6,000 bighas from the common land pool that could support further expansion of the development. Advertisement
The sub-committee also detailed plans for preliminary surveys and groundwork. The Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) will soon carry out a drone-based digital mapping of the identified land parcels to create accurate and comprehensive land records. This approach is intended to streamline planning and reduce disputes related to ownership and boundaries prior to formal development. Once surveyed, HIMUDA, in coordination with the revenue department and concerned tehsildars, will undertake land consolidation efforts over the coming weeks to form a single, unified parcel for the township.
The Him-Chandigarh City project is being envisioned as a modern, planned urban centre near the Chandigarh border, adjacent to Baddi's industrial belt. The township aims to leverage its strategic location to attract housing and commercial investment, offering an alternative urban destination near the well-established Tricity market. Officials have underscored the importance of accurate land mapping and consolidation as essential preparatory steps before formal project execution.
The state's approach underscores a growing emphasis on organised urban development in Himachal Pradesh, particularly in areas with strong connectivity to neighbouring urban clusters. As preparatory work progresses, including the digital survey by drone technology and land consolidation, authorities hope to expedite project planning and lay the groundwork for future infrastructure and housing components of Him-Chandigarh City. The consolidation of land into a contiguous block is expected to support comprehensive master planning and implementation of civic and residential infrastructure in subsequent phases.
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