Shimla, Feb. 9 -- Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani on Monday chaired the Board of Directors meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA), reaffirming the state government's commitment to providing affordable housing and promoting planned township development across Himachal Pradesh, the release said.

During the session, the Board approved the initiation of preliminary activities for several key projects, with an initial allocation of Rs. 5 crore. These include the proposed Him Chandigarh Township at Sheetalpur in Baddi in Solan district, a new township at Morni Hills in Pachhad and another planned development township at Lunj near the Kangra Airport.

These projects were expected to m...