UT Admn Launches Phase-III Infra Projects on Reclaimed Land Across Five Cleared Colonies

The Chandigarh Administration has begun transforming nearly 40 acres of prime government land reclaimed from illegal encroachments into modern infrastructure under the city’s Third Phase expansion and “slum-free city” mission. Between April and September 2025, authorities demolished five unauthorized colonies—Sanjay Colony, Janata Colony, Adarsh Colony, Shahpur Colony, and the Furniture Market area in Sectors 53-54—freeing land valued at over ₹2,000 crore. Final plans for all sites have been completed and forwarded to concerned departments, with projects ranging from railway expansion and logistics hubs to new residential schemes, commercial complexes, parks, and community facilities.

In Sanjay Colony, Industrial Area Phase 1, six acres cleared on April 23 will now host railway yard expansion, warehouses, and logistics facilities for Northern Railway. Janata Colony in Sector 25, where 12 acres were reclaimed on May 6, is being redeveloped with new Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) residential units, internal roads, a shopping zone, a crèche, a community center, a school, and a children’s park. The administration described the project as a significant upgrade of social infrastructure for the area.

Adarsh Colony in Sector 54, cleared on June 19, has become a focal point for the Third Phase expansion. The 12-acre site will accommodate new CHB housing schemes and approximately 1,000 government rental accommodations for UT employees. Similarly, the Furniture Market area in Sectors 53-54, vacated on July 20, will feature mixed residential-commercial development, new roads, parks, and another 1,000 government rental units in Sector 54, along with improved connectivity between Sectors 53, 54, and 55.

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Shahpur Colony in Sector 25, the last to be cleared on September 30, will be converted into a commercial hub with a shopping complex, office spaces, and market zones for small and large businesses. A senior UT Estate Office official emphasized that all reclaimed land is being utilized strictly in the public interest, replacing unplanned settlements with structured, sustainable development aligned with the Chandigarh Master Plan.

The initiative aims to enhance connectivity, strengthen civic amenities, and generate employment while preserving the city’s planned character. Authorities have stated that the projects will deliver long-term economic benefits and improved living standards, marking a major step toward realizing Le Corbusier’s vision of an organized, modern Chandigarh.

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