Himachal Niketan Construction in New Delhi: CM Sets Six-Month Deadline

Chief Minister's Inspection of Himachal Niketan

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Today, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the site of the ongoing construction of Himachal Niketan located in Dwarka, New Delhi. He instructed officials to ensure that the project is completed within the next six months.

The initiative, which has an estimated budget of ₹145 crore, will include 107 rooms, a restaurant, a banquet hall, a multipurpose hall, meeting spaces, dormitories, parking areas, landscaped gardens, and electric vehicle charging stations, among other facilities. The Chief Minister noted that Himachal Niketan, designed to offer nearly five-star amenities, will provide essential lodging for Himachalis traveling to the capital for medical care, education, and various other reasons.

Shri Sukhu highlighted that the state government is attentive to the needs of its citizens, and the new building in New Delhi exemplifies this dedication.

Key Highlights

• Accommodation for Himachalis: Himachal Niketan will cater to students, patients, and visitors from the state.


• Government Priority: The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of timely completion and high-quality facilities.


• Support from Leadership: HP Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania commended the project, recognizing its significance for students and patients traveling to Delhi.

Principal Secretary of PWD, Devesh Kumar, provided the Chief Minister with updates on the project. Accompanying the Chief Minister during the inspection were State Congress President Vinay Kumar, Principal Resident Commissioner Ajay Yadav, OSD to the Chief Minister Col (Retd) K.S. Banshtu, along with senior PWD officials.