DW BUREAU / Shimla

Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning, Housing Minister Rajesh Dharmani on Tuesday presided over a review meeting concerning the Mountain City township project at Jathia Devi, the much-delayed township project near the Shimla airport with an aim to decongest the state capital.

Dharmani, the Chairman of Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA), emphasised the importance of prioritising the commencement of work on the available land in the first phase.

He stressed that this initial progress is vital to bolster public confidence, which has been building over time and to inspire investor confidence in the project. He also directed that the project must incorporate green initiatives to align with sustainable development goals.

In addition to setting these priorities, the minister instructed officials to coordinate with district authorities to expedite the transfer of land necessary for the project's progression. CEO-cum-Secretary of HIMUDA, Sandeep Kumar, conducted the preceding meeting and provided an update on the current status of the Mountain City project at Jathia Devi.

Chief Engineer (Works) Surinder Kumar Vashisht presented a detailed overview of the detailed project report (DPR) submitted to the government of India, while the Executive Director of HIMUDA shared the latest information on land status

at Jathia Devi.
(editor@dailyworld.in)