Chairing the 59th Meeting of the Board of Directors of HIMUDA in Shimla, the Minister reviewed the progress of various housing and infrastructure projects being undertaken by the Authority across the state. Emphasizing the need for timely completion of projects, Dharmani instructed officials to speed up implementation so that the benefits of quality housing and improved urban infrastructure reach people at the earliest.
The Minister directed HIMUDA to dispose of its commercial and residential properties located at different places through a transparent auction process. He stressed the importance of promoting ease of doing business by simplifying procedures, adopting citizen-friendly practices and prioritizing affordable housing development to fulfil the aspirations of the people.
During the meeting, the Board approved the annual work plan and budget estimates amounting to Rs. 251 crore, including a provision of Rs. 52 crore for land procurement to support future housing and urban development projects.
Dharmani stated that strategic land acquisition would enhance HIMUDA’s capacity to undertake planned development activities in the coming years.
The Board also approved a one-time settlement policy for the HIMUDA colony at Rakkar Phase-IV in Una district, providing relief to eligible allottees and facilitating the resolution of long-pending issues.
The meeting was informed that against the budget estimate of Rs. 117 crore for the financial year 2025–26, HIMUDA achieved a turnover of Rs. 200 crore, reflecting improved financial performance and operational efficiency of the Authority.
To strengthen institutional capacity, the Board approved amendments to the Contractor Enlistment Rules on the lines followed by the Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department. The Board also approved plans to provide a modern corporate appearance to the HIMUDA head office at Nigam Vihar, Shimla, with the objective of improving the working environment and enhancing public service delivery.
HIMUDA Chief Executive Officer Surender Vashist presented a detailed overview of the Authority’s achievements, progress of ongoing projects and future development plans.
Secretary (Housing) Amarjeet Singh, Vice Chairman of HIMUDA Yashwant Chhajta, Special Secretary (Finance) Vijaywardhan, along with official and non-official Board members Jitender Chandel, Pradeep Surya and Rajesh Baniyal, attended the meeting.
The decisions taken during the meeting underline HIMUDA’s focus on faster project execution, transparent property management, financial strengthening and planned urban development to improve housing infrastructure and public services across Himachal Pradesh.
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