BBNDA land pooling policy to boost infrastructure development

SHIMLA-16 January, 2025-The State Government has introduced the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh Development Authority (BBNDA) Land Pooling Policy-2025 to promote organized and sustainable development in the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh (BBN) area of Solan district. The policy focuses on transforming unorganized land arrangements into systematically planned layouts with active participation from landowners, ensuring better urban planning and infrastructure development without compulsory land acquisition.

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that the policy allows land to be pooled and developed with the cooperation of landowners, facilitating the provision of essential services and planned layouts in the area. Under this policy, the BBNDA will take the lead in development projects across residential, commercial, institutional, mixed-use and infrastructure sectors in urbanizable areas covered under approved Development Plans.

The Authority will identify land for projects or invite voluntary participation from landowners through public advertisements. Landowners can apply directly or through aggregators, submitting details of their land online or offline within a specified period of at least 60 days, extendable by the Authority. Applications will be scrutinized within 30 days and necessary approvals will be sought for project implementation.

Once approved, the layout plan for the project will be published within two months, and landowners offering land will be allotted plots proportionate to the saleable area as per the approved plan. Landowners will then execute a sale deed and hand over possession of the land to the Authority within 60 days of allotment notification. The land will be transferred to the Authority, with the State Government exempting registration fees and stamp duty.

“This policy is expected to streamline development in the BBN area, ensuring improved urban infrastructure and fostering economic growth. By encouraging active participation of landowners, the government aims to achieve sustainable and inclusive development in the area,” the Chief Minister added.

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Children of the State say “Thank You CM Sir,” CM Sukhu responds, “Main Hoon Na”16.01.25-SHIMLA -SHIMLA, 16.01.25-Returning from their first-ever air journey and a memorable stay in three-star hotels, 22 Children of the State met Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at his official residence, Oak Over in Shimla today. The children who recently completed a 13-day educational and recreational tour, shared their experiences and expressed gratitude for these unforgettable moments.

Interacting with the children, the Chief Minister inquired about their experiences during the trip. Nancy, a Class 12 student, described her excitement during the air travel, saying, “It was thrilling to experience everything from the airport arrangements to the air journey. We also visited historic monuments that brought centuries of India’s rich history to life.”

Kashish shared her fascination with the exhibits at the Science Museum in Delhi and her joy during the fantasy rides. Meanwhile, Dharmendra recalled the group’s fun-filled moments at Goa’s beaches, where they danced and enjoyed to their hearts’ content. He added, “We learned the importance of discipline while traveling in a group and how to plan for air travel.”

All the children acknowledged the Chief Minister’s care and vision, saying, “If it weren’t for CM Sir, we would have remained mere objects of sympathy. But his initiative has given us the status of Children of the State, for which we are forever grateful.”

Chief Minister Sukhu humbly responded, stating, “This is not a favour. It is your right to benefit from the state’s resources. Through the Mukhyamantri Sukhashray Yojana, the state government has enacted laws to ensure that orphaned children are taken care of as Children of the State. The Government will act as their guardian, providing support for their upbringing, education, and self-reliance.”

He emphasized, “Just as parents take their children on trips, the Himachal Pradesh government is committed to offering similar experiences to the Children of the State. These trips are designed to provide learning and exposure that will help them contribute to society and the Nation in the future.”

This group of Children of the State, the first from Shimla district, visited Pinjore, Chandigarh, Delhi and Goa during their journey. They traveled by India’s premier Shatabdi Express train, stayed in three-star hotels, and explored numerous historical sites. Their journey commenced on January 2, flagged off by the Chief Minister himself, and concluded on January 14, when they returned to Shimla.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil, MLA Sanjay Awasthi, Mayor MC Shimla Surinder Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap and several other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.