Chandigarh Unveils New Urban Plan After Slum Clearances
CHANDIGARH: A significant transformation is unfolding in the heart of India’s most carefully planned city. Over the last six months, almost 50 acres of valuable government land—previously encroached upon by slums, unauthorized colonies, and informal markets—has been reclaimed by the city administration through a vigorous anti-encroachment initiative. This area, once a tangle of tin roofs and narrow paths, is set to be redeveloped with modern infrastructure and various long-awaited civic projects. The shift in the cityscape is evident, starting with the demolition of Sanjay Colony in April and culminating in the recent razing of Adarsh Colony—each bulldozer pushing the city…