Himachal Pradesh CM inaugurates Kasumpti parking facility in Shimla; Rs 150 crore sanctioned for circular road widening
Shimla, June 20
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday inaugurated a multi- storeyed parking at SDA complex, Kasumpti area of Shimla, constructed for Rs. 28.37 crore with a facility to accommodate 315 vehicles.
Speaking on the occasion, the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister said that the state government was committed to providing basic amenities to the people of the State.
According to a press release, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that this parking facility will be beneficial to the local people and tourists alike. The present State Government has made adequate budget provision to complete the construction work of this parking facility.
The Chief Minister further said that Shimla city requires more parking slots and the government was focusing on constructing more facilities.
CM Sukhu said that the state government was spending Rs. 246 crore for the construction of an underground utility duct system to make Shimla a more organised and efficient city and that overhead cables across the city were being shifted underground to improve its visual appeal and provide a better experience for the people, the press release stated.
"This would not only strengthen the city's infrastructure but also support tourism by preserving Shimla's old glory and scenic beauty," the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister added.
Sukhu said that the state government was also spending Rs 150 crore for the improvement and widening of the circular road in Shimla town. The decongestion of this road would go a long way in facilitating the local public and tourists, the press release stated.
According to the release, Rural Development and Panchyati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, PWD and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh, Mayor Surender Chauhan, Deputy Mayor Uma Kaushal, Councillors, Special Secretary, PWD Harbans Brascon and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Rs 246 crore for underground ducts and Rs 150 crore for road widening? That's serious money. I just hope the execution is transparent and on time. We've seen so many projects get delayed or become white elephants. Let's hope this one actually benefits the common citizen and not just contractors.
Great initiative for decongestion, but what about the environmental impact? More parking means more vehicles, and widening roads often leads to cutting trees in a hill station. Hope the government has a proper green plan alongside this infrastructure push.
As a local from Shimla, I can say this is long overdue. The Kasumpti area is always jam-packed, especially near the SDA complex. Let's see if the multi-storeyed parking actually functions well—sometimes these facilities are poorly managed or used for other purposes. Fingers crossed! 🤞
Rs 28.37 crore for a parking lot—seems a bit steep, but I guess in a hilly terrain, construction costs are high. The real test will be whether it actually reduces the chaos on the roads. Also, more focus needed on public transport and pedestrian-friendly zones rather than just accommodating more cars.
Happy to see progress, but I hope the circular road widening doesn't turn Shimla into another concrete jungle. The beauty of the hills is in the narrow, winding roads. Please preserve the heritage and trees! And yes, more parking is needed, but also
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