Chandigarh, Oct. 25 -- Newly appointed UT chief secretary H Rajesh Prasad has directed officials to expedite the preparation of the proposed Metro's detailed project report (DPR), stating that once it is ready, it will provide a clear picture of whether the project is a viable transport solution for the city.

Prasad acknowledged that traffic congestion and parking remain major challenges in Chandigarh and directed municipal corporation officials to develop a detailed citywide parking strategy.

Interacting with mediapersons on Friday, the chief secretary said that while Chandigarh is performing well in many areas, certain challenges need attention.

On the Metro, Prasad noted that the DPR for the project has not yet been prepared, making...