New Chandigarh Explained
New Chandigarh |
Pushpin Map: | India Punjab#India |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name1: | Punjab |
Subdivision Name2: | Mohali District |
Established Title: | Established |
Established Date: | 10 June 2014[1] |
Named For: | Chandigarh |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Elevation M: | 346 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code Type: | Pincode(s) |
Postal Code: | 140901 |
Area Code: | +91 172 |
Registration Plate: | PB-65 |
Type: | City |
Leader Title2: | Deputy Commissioner |
Leader Name2: | Gurpreet Kaur Sapra |
New Chandigarh is a new planned smart city near Mullanpur[2] in the Mohali district (SAS Nagar) in Punjab, India.[3] [4] [5] [6] It has been designed as an extension of the city of Chandigarh.[7] It is being developed by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority. A digital land survey was started by using a drone on 26 April 2018[8] [9] and was completed on 24 June 2018.[10] Initial Master of city is divided in sectors numbering 1 to 27.[11]
Eco City
Eco City I and Eco City II are the residential townships in New Chandigarh, spread over 806 acres in the foothills of the Shivalik Hills.The approved master plan for New Chandigarh Mullanpur Local Planning Area includes several special development control regulations such as a no-development zone, special-use zone and building height control measures, in addition to the common development control parameters applicable to the whole Greater Mohali area, under which Mullanpur falls.
Education City
The Education city of New Chandigarh is spread over 1700 acres and was developed to have campuses of universities and educational institutes.[12] Institute of Technology and Future Trends College is located at Sector 11 of New Chandigarh.[13]
Medi City
Medicity of New Chandigarh has 100 bed Tata Memorial Centre's Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre which is spread over 50 acres.[14] [15] [16] Stem Cell Centre is also under construction.[17] There is a plan of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences connected to Civil Hospital of Phase VI, Mohali.[18] Some Organic Farms are also located in the city.[19]
Residential Townships
The Project New Chandigarh also introduced the private housing companies apart from the public residential area under GMADA. The Omaxe and DLF are the main private housing societies. [20]
Tourism
The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa is a 5 star luxury resort located at Palanpur village near New Chandigarh.[21] [22] [23] Shaheed Dr. Diwan Singh Kalepani Museum is also located nearby.[24] [25] Siswan forest range is a major ecotourism area[26] which consists Leopard safari[27] and forest trek.[28] There are theatre plays in the city.[29] [30]
Sports
Race Across America qualifier Shivalik Signature 2018, a long cycling race event was held in New Chandigarh.[31] Also the city has the 38000 capacity Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium .[32]
Connectivity
New Chandigarh is going to be connected to Chandigarh Airport of Punjab via airport road through Sunny Enclave, Kharar in the future[33] This six lane road will connect the city with Mohali and is expected to be completed by May 2024.[34]
The Lake
There is plan for artificial lake on the lines of Sukhna Lake[35] for natural flow of rivulet in the city.[36] [37] [38] [39] [40] [41]
See also
External links
Notes and References
- News: Sukhbir Badal clears deck for New Chandigarh; Politicians, bureaucrats own land near proposed city. 2014-06-10. Sikh Siyasat News. 2018-07-26. en-US.
- News: New Chandigarh- the Upcoming Residential Settlement Region in Punjab. 2017-09-08. IIFL. 2018-07-26. en.
- News: Sukhbir Badal clears deck for New Chandigarh; Politicians, bureaucrats own land near proposed city. 2014-06-10. Sikh Siyasat News. 2018-07-26. en-US.
- Web site: New Chandigarh development plan okayed. The Tribune. 2018-07-26.
- News: South Korea offers to build smart city in New Chandigarh. 2015-09-01. The Indian Express. 2018-07-26. en-US.
- News: 'New Chandigarh will be Punjab's first smart city' - Times of India. The Times of India. 2018-07-26.
- Web site: Devasahayam . MG . Inclusive urbanism can help prevent hydra-city growth . Tribuneindia News Service . 2018-04-12 . 2018-07-26.
- Web site: Service . Tribune News . A first: Drone survey to acquire land . Tribune News Service . 2018-04-26 . 2018-07-26.
- News: In a first of its kind, drone survey to acquire land in Indian state Punjab - Geospatial World. 2018-05-02. Geospatial World. 2018-07-26. en-US.
- Web site: S . TN . Drone survey over, Mohali's new township inches closer to reality . Tribune News Service . 2018-06-24 . 2018-07-26.
- News: 'Inauspicious' sector 13 out of New Chandigarh master plan - Times of India. The Times of India. 2018-07-26.
- Web site: Education City. gmada.gov.in. en-US. 2018-07-26.
- Web site: Contact ITFT College. Kohli. Sahil. www.itft.edu.in. en. 2018-07-26.
- News: Cancer hospital to come up at Mullanpur - Times of India. The Times of India. 2018-07-26.
- Web site: Jain . Nitin . Punjab accords regulatory approval . Tribuneindia News Service . 2017-06-14 . 2018-07-26.
- Web site: S . TN . Tata cancer hospital likely to begin operations next year . Tribune News Service . 2018-07-08 . 2018-07-26.
- News: Stem Cell treatment now in Chandigarh - The Statesman. 2017-01-19. The Statesman. 2018-07-26. en-US.
- News: Wealth is health in mohali - Times of India. The Times of India. 2018-07-26.
- News: Good Earth: Chandigarh's first organic market has grown and spread. 2018-07-16. The Indian Express. 2018-07-26. en-US.
- Web site: The. Tribune. 17 July 2018. Townships.
- Web site: Sukhvilas: Stop, breathe, repeat. www.fortuneindia.com. 12 March 2019 . en. 2019-08-08.
- News: Badal family's poultry farm that became Sukhvilas resort: An island of luxury amid deprivation. 2016-12-13. https://hindustan times. 2018-07-26. en.
- News: As Badal's stake grew, so did Mullanpur's fortunes. 2015-07-14. hindustan times. 2018-07-26. en.
- News: Museum brings to life Dr Diwan Singh Kalepani - Times of India. The Times of India. 2018-07-26.
- Web site: Pioneer . The . Badal inaugurates Diwan Singh Kalepani museum . The Pioneer . 2018-07-26.
- News: Punjab govt to make Siswan forest area as eco-tourism hub. Press Trust of India. 2015-02-05. Business Standard India. 2018-07-26.
- News: Leopards revel in Siswan's nights - Times of India. The Times of India. 2018-07-26.
- Web site: S . TN . Siswan to be tourism hub . Tribune News Service . 2015-02-06 . 2018-07-26.
- Web site: S . TN . Drama, day & night . Tribune News Service . 2018-07-25 . 2018-07-26.
- News: In a first, director attempts 24-hour acting marathon - Times of India. The Times of India. 2018-07-26.
- News: Raam Qualifier Shivalik Signature shifts to New Chandigarh as MC wants commercial rates for event. 2018-04-03. The Indian Express. 2018-07-26. en-US.
- News: IPL 2024: Punjab Kings to play home matches at newly-built stadium in Mullanpur- India Today . 2024-02-26 . India Today.
- Web site: Ghai . Akash . Airport Road to touch New Chd . Tribune News Service . 2018-01-25 . 2018-07-26.
- News: New city to come up near Mohali airport - Times of India. The Times of India. 2018-07-26.
- Web site: MLA roots for Sukhna-type lake in New Chandigarh. Service. Tribune News. The Tribune. en. 2020-01-05.
- Web site: New Chandigarh: Residential project 'obstructs natural flow of Siswan river', NGT seeks report from Punjab. 2019-10-03. The Indian Express. en-US. 2020-01-05.
- Web site: New Chandigarh: Ensure removal of encroachments on rivulets to prevent green disaster: Kharar MLA to CM. 2019-10-05. The Indian Express. en-US. 2020-01-05.
- Web site: New Chandigarh bears brunt of rain. Service. Tribune News. The Tribune. en. 2020-01-05.
- Web site: Seasonal rivulets teem with heavy rainwater, residents of New Chandigarh on alert. 2019-09-28. The Indian Express. en-US. 2020-01-05.
- Web site: Flooding in New Chandigarh: GMADA to expedite construction of bridges on road near cricket stadium. 2019-08-22. The Indian Express. en-US. 2020-01-05.
- Web site: A day after rain, residents of New Chandigarh area live in fear. 2019-08-20. The Indian Express. en-US. 2020-01-05.