Himachal Pradeshchief ministerSukhvinder Singh Sukhusaid that the was contemplating to create a few Municipal Corporations in the state particularly in growing towns likeUna,Hamirpurand Baddi-Barotiwala provided they fulfil all the required norms.
He said that this would not only stop unplanned construction but also ensure planned development of these fast-emerging towns. He said that the authorities must also ensure planned development of these areas, besides laying special thrust on construction of parking and children parks.
He asked the officers to come up with a concrete plan to provide proper housing for slum dwellers, particularly in Shimla town so that they can live in a better and hygienic Environment by providing them affordable houses and better living conditions.
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that various welfare schemes were being implemented in the State but people were not aware of these schemes. He directed the officers to ensure wide publicity of these schemes so that the general public could be benefitted at large.