Governor Reviews Chandigarh Housing Projects, Focus on Solving Residents’ Housing Concerns

Chandigarh, December 8

In a move aimed at addressing Chandigarh’s long-standing housing and infrastructure concerns, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator reviewed key development projects across the city today. The extensive inspection highlighted the administration’s focus on creating affordable, well-planned housing, improving land use, and enhancing civic amenities for residents.

The Governor visited several major sites, including government housing projects in Sectors 43, 53, and 54, the IT Habitat Project at Manimajra, and the planned Bulk Material Market in Sector 56. He took stock of vacant and under utilized lands, stressing that their development must directly benefit citizens by providing sustainable housing and better living conditions.

At the Sector 43 Government Housing Project, the Governor directed that upcoming residential complexes include inbuilt amenities such as grocery shops, laundry facilities, and other essential services to meet everyday needs of residents. He also called for dedicated in-house allotment for government employees to reduce dependence on costly rental housing — a growing issue affecting many working families in the city.

Citing the increasing demand for secure and organized housing, he emphasized that new projects should not just focus on construction but on creating self-sufficient communities with accessible facilities.

During his visit to the 70-acre Sub-City Centre in Sector 43 and the reclaimed furniture market land in Sector 54, the Governor instructed officials to implement mixed-use and proper zoning plans so that future urban growth remains inclusive and citizen-friendly.

The review also covered the 55-acre Bulk Material Market in Sector 56, envisioned as a modern commercial hub that would streamline material supply chains and reduce congestion in residential areas. He noted that shifting marble and furniture dealers to this site would not only improve market efficiency but also ease pressure on city roads and colonies.

In his directions to the Chandigarh Housing Board, the Governor asked authorities to expedite the auction of group housing sites to speed up construction and ensure timely delivery of affordable homes. He also visited the Beant Singh Memorial, suggesting plans to make the space more accessible and meaningful for the public.

Officials from the Administration, Housing Board, and Municipal Corporation accompanied the Governor during the review. The inspections come at a time when Chandigarh’s residents have been voicing concerns over limited housing availability, high rentals, and stalled projects — issues the administration now appears keen to address through planned, people-oriented development.