Himuda to build Himachal Pradesh’s first energy-efficient commercial complex in Shimla

Diary Times News Service

Shimla, August 11: Taking a significant step towards making Himachal Pradesh a green energy state, HIMUDA has announced plans to build the state’s first energy-efficient modern commercial complex. The project, estimated to cost around Rs 100 crore, will be located in Vikasnagar, Shimla and will incorporate advanced technologies to reduce energy consumption.

Urban Planning, Housing and Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the School of Planning and Architecture in Delhi to collaborate on the project. This collaboration will ensure that cutting-edge architectural practices are employed to create a sustainable and energy-efficient building.

Dharmani said the target is to finalize the building design within the next three months and start construction work later this year. The commercial complex is expected to be completed within two years. It will have several modern facilities, including offices, retail chains, a multipurpose hall, a banquet hall, a food court and other state-of-the-art facilities. The entire power supply for the building will be from a solar power system, which is in line with the government’s goal of promoting green energy initiatives.

Dharmani said, “This project will be helpful in achieving higher building rankings as per the state’s green energy goals.”

Apart from the Vikasnagar project, a separate MoU was signed between the architecture department of Rajiv Gandhi Engineering College in Nagrota, Kangra and the School of Planning and Architecture in Delhi to facilitate exchange of technical knowledge. Discussions were also held about starting a special course in Hill Architecture to meet the unique architectural requirements of the state.

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