Chandigarh is moving closer to its goal of becoming a slum-free city. The administration is preparing to remove the last remaining unauthorised settlement in the city, with a demolition drive planned in Dhanas shortly after Diwali. The move is expected to mark a significant step in Chandigarh’s efforts to clear illegal settlements and improve urban infrastructure.
According to the proposed plan, the administration will launch a demolition operation against the remaining temporary settlement in Dhanas after the Diwali festival. Bulldozers are expected to be deployed to remove the structures built on the land. With this action, Chandigarh aims to complete its long-pending drive to eliminate the remaining slum settlement from the city.
The Dhanas settlement is being considered the last major hurdle in Chandigarh’s mission to become a slum-free city. The administration has been working towards clearing unauthorised colonies and rehabilitating eligible residents under its urban development initiatives.
The proposed demolition drive is likely to bring the issue of illegal settlements and urban rehabilitation back into focus. While the administration is looking to reclaim land and ensure planned urban development, the future of families currently living in the settlement remains an important concern.
For residents, the proposed action could mean a major change in their living conditions. Questions regarding rehabilitation, alternative accommodation and the availability of basic facilities are likely to remain central to the process.
The administration will need to ensure that the demolition operation is carried out according to established legal procedures and applicable rehabilitation policies. Proper communication with affected families and arrangements for eligible residents will also be crucial.
Chandigarh has long been recognised for its planned urban infrastructure. Becoming a slum-free city would be another significant milestone in its urban development journey. However, the success of this initiative will depend not only on removing unauthorised structures but also on ensuring that affected families are provided with appropriate rehabilitation support.
With the proposed demolition drive in Dhanas after Diwali, all eyes are now on the Chandigarh administration and its next course of action. The operation could potentially bring the city closer to its ambition of becoming a slum-free urban centre.
