Chandigarh, May 10 -- The renovation of Shastri Market was formally launched on Saturday with a bhoomi pujan ceremony led by Satya Pal Jain, additional solicitor general. The project, expected to be completed by the end of 2026, aims to redevelop one of Chandigarh's oldest and busiest marketplaces into a modern, better-equipped commercial hub.

Jain said the initiative would serve as a model project, highlighting collaboration between the administration and shopkeepers.

Former mayor Davesh Moudgil said the project marks a step towards strengthening urban infrastructure and improving civic amenities. He added that while the project has received administrative approval, the entire cost will be borne by shopkeepers, with plans to replicate ...