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Himachal CM Unveils Rs 330 Cr Shimla Sabzi Mandi CBD & Hamirpur City Centre

Himachal CM Sukhu reviewed the Sabzi Mandi CBD project in Shimla, which will cost Rs 330 crore. He also assessed the proposed Rs 140 crore City Centre project in Hamirpur. The CM directed authorities to expedite both projects to decongest urban areas and generate revenue. Key officials including Minister Vikramaditya Singh attended the meeting.

Key Points: Himachal CM reviews Shimla, Hamirpur projects

  • Rs 330 crore Sabzi Mandi CBD project in Shimla to be developed in two phases
  • Rs 140 crore City Centre project at Hamirpur to be built after dismantling old bus stand
  • CM directs vacation of structures in Shimla by May-July deadlines
  • Tenders for Shimla project to be completed by August 2026
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Himachal CM Sukhu reviews Shimla sabzi mandi complex, Hamirpur city centre project

CM Sukhu reviews Rs 330 crore Sabzi Mandi CBD in Shimla & Rs 140 crore City Centre in Hamirpur, aiming to decongest cities and boost revenue.

"These projects would help to decongest urban cores, strengthen institutional infrastructure and generate sustainable revenue. - CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, May 11

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over a meeting of the Urban Development Department in Shimla on Monday, said that the state government is developing world-class commercial and economic hubs under the Sabzi Mandi Central Business District Project in Shimla and the proposed City Centre Project at Hamirpur.

According to the release from Himachal Pradesh CMO, he said, "These projects would help to decongest urban cores, strengthen institutional infrastructure and generate sustainable revenue through modern commercial spaces, smart parking facilities and green-blue public zones. The Chief Minister directed the department to expedite the execution of both projects."

CM Sukhu said that Rs. 330 crore would be spent on the Sabzi Mandi CBD Project, Shimla, which would be developed in two phases. He said that Rs. 210 crore would be incurred under the first phase of the project, out of which Rs. 160 crore has already been provided to the Municipal Corporation of Shimla and the Public Works Department (PWD).

He directed the Municipal Corporation Shimla to ensure the vacation of 53 residences, six sheds, the SJPNL office by 11th May, the office of the Councillor and the Food Security Office by 15th May and five shops by 21st May, so that the PWD could undertake demolition of these structures and clear the site by 11th July. The Chief Minister directed the authorities to complete the tendering process of this project by August, 2026.

While reviewing the progress of the proposed Rs.140 crore City Centre Project at Hamirpur, the Chief Minister said that the project would be constructed after dismantling the old bus stand at Hamirpur, as the new bus stand would be completed shortly. He said that Rs. 80 crore has already been approved, while the remaining amount would be arranged through the PPP mode. He said that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the project has been prepared, the release stated.

He said that notices would be issued by the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) to occupants for vacating the premises. He directed the Public Works Department to complete the tendering process within one month after clearance of the site.

Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh, Principal Secretary Urban Development Devesh Kumar, Managing Director HRTC Dr Nipun Jindal, Director Urban Development Neeraj Kumar and other senior officers were present in the meeting.

- ANI

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Kavya N
Hamirpur city centre sounds promising! The old bus stand area is an eyesore, and with a new bus stand coming up, this redevelopment makes sense. But 140 crore for a single project in a small town? Hope they ensure transparency in the tendering process with proper PPP oversight. 🙏
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Ravi K
CM Sukhu is doing good work for Himachal's urban infrastructure. The Rs 330 crore investment in Shimla's new market hub will generate employment too. But I just hope the government also focuses on basic amenities like 24x7 water supply in Shimla old city. 😕
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Ananya R
Development is welcome, but I'm concerned about the displacement of small vendors from sabzi mandi. Our vegetable vendors have been there for generations. Where will they go? The govt should provide them with alternative spaces in the new complex itself. Vande Mataram! 🇮🇳
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Ramesh W
Good to see Hamirpur getting a modern city centre. But 80 crore approved, further 60 via PPP? These P3 models often create issues later with user charges. Hope they keep parking and commercial rents affordable for common people. Also, what about road widening in Shimla? 🤔
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Arjun K
As someone who travels to Shimla often, I can say the sabzi mandi area is a nightmare for traffic. Green-blue public zones and smart parking? Yes please! But deadlines are ambitious - tenders by 2026 for Shimla? Hope they don't drag this like other projects. Full support for Sukhu's urban renewal! ✨

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