Subhash Mahajan
Chamba
MLA Neeraj Nayyar, along with district officials, conducted a joint inspection of ongoing and proposed development projects in Chamba town and surrounding areas. Deputy Commissioner Mukesh Repaswal and Superintendent of Police Vijay Kumar Saklani were present during the visit.
Nayyar inspected the proposed multi-level parking site at the old bus stand, the beautification works at the historic Chamba Chaugan, the planned parking near Paridhi Grih, Hardaspur Park, the upgradation of Police Ground Wargah, and the under-construction Indoor Sports Stadium. He also reviewed progress at the Sultanpur helipad site, issuing necessary directions to officials.
Speaking to the press, Nayyar congratulated Chamba residents, noting that long-standing parking issues in the town are being addressed. He announced that a four-storey modern parking facility is planned at the old bus stand, with construction expected to be completed within 12–18 months. Another three-storey parking facility is proposed near Paridhi Grih, with technical processes underway.
Under the Chaugan beautification project, musical lights are being installed, and a large LED screen is planned to provide a platform for local children and artists to showcase their talent. Nayyar assured that the original heritage character of Chaugan will be preserved while enhancing its appeal.
For the Indoor Stadium, a budget of ₹11 crore has been sanctioned, with tenders worth ₹8.5 crore already issued and construction progressing. Regarding the Sultanpur helipad, Nayyar confirmed that most of the work has been completed, and helicopter services under the UDAN scheme are targeted to begin by September this year.
The inspection was attended by Assistant Commissioner Rahul Dhiman, HRTC Divisional Manager Shugal Singh, Executive Engineer Joginder Sharma, Junior Engineer Nitika Thakur, and other departmental officials.
