Directs officials to complete remaining works within stipulated timeframe
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today visited Himachal Niketan at Dwarka, New Delhi and reviewed the progress of the building, which is nearing completion. He took detailed stock of the ongoing construction and directed the concerned officers to complete the remaining finishing works at the earliest so that the facility could be dedicated to the people of Himachal Pradesh at the earliest.
The Chief Minister said that Himachal Niketan would provide comfortable and quality accommodation facilities to people from the state visiting the national capital, particularly for medical treatment and educational purposes. He said that the facility would offer almost four-star category amenities and serve as an important support system for Himachalis visiting Delhi.
Built at an estimated cost of around Rs. 190 crore, Himachal Niketan will have 107 rooms along with a restaurant, banquet hall, two multipurpose halls, a meeting hall and student dormitories. The facility will also include adequate parking space, landscaped gardens, EV charging stations and other modern amenities.
The Chief Minister said that the project was of significant importance for the people of Himachal and directed the officials to ensure that all remaining works were completed within the stipulated timeframe while maintaining the required quality standards.
MLA Suresh Kumar, Chief Engineer Vijay Chaudhary, Superintending Engineer Deepak Raj Chauhan and senior officers of the state government accompanied the Chief Minister during the visit.
