Shimla Proposes 4 Satellite Towns in Expansion Draft

After four decades, the Himachal capital has finally got a new expansion map as the state government notified the Draft Shimla Development Plan (SDP). The proposed SDP suggests buildings with two floors, a habitable attic and a parking floor in Shimla’s core areas and an additional residential floor in
non-core areas.

Another aspect of the SDP is lifting a 2000 ban on constructions in the 17 green belts of Shimla. Its other highlights include having four satellite townships at Ghandal, Naldehra, Fagu and Chamiyana for decongesting Shimla and developing heritage walks, walking and jogging tracks and sky bridges in core areas. Urban Development and Town and Country Planning Minister, Suresh Bhardwaj said the SDP was finally taking shape after a span of 40 years.