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| subdivision_name2 = [[Mohali District]]
| established_title = Established
| established_date = 10 June 2014<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sikhsiyasat.net/2014/06/10/sukhbir-badal-clears-deck-for-new-chandigarh-politicians-bureaucrats-own-land-near-proposed-city/|title=Sukhbir Badal clears deck for New Chandigarh; Politicians, bureaucrats own land near proposed city|date=2014-06-10|work=Sikh Siyasat News|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-US|archive-date=26 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170226/https://sikhsiyasat.net/2014/06/10/sukhbir-badal-clears-deck-for-new-chandigarh-politicians-bureaucrats-own-land-near-proposed-city/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| postal_code = 140901
| area_code = [[Telephone numbers in India|+91 172]]
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| website = {{URL|https://gmada.gov.in/category/new-chandigarh/about/}}For plots 9501310398
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| type = [[Smart City]]
| leader_title2 = Deputy Commissioner
| demographics1_title2 = Regional
| demographics1_info2 = [[Puadhi dialect|Puadhi]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chaba |first1=Anju Agnihotri |date=25 September 2021 |title=Punjab: Rich in culture but politically neglected, Puadh region now hopes it will finally get its due |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/jalandhar/rich-in-culture-but-politically-neglected-puadh-region-now-hopes-it-will-finally-get-its-due-7533184/ |work=The Indian Express |access-date=10 April 2026}}</ref>
| leader_name2 = Gurpreet Kaur Sapra
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'''New Chandigarh''' is a [[central business district]] and [[Planned community|planned]] [[smart city]] near [[Mullanpur Garibdass|Mullanpur]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.iifl.com/blogs/new-chandigarh-upcoming-residential-settlement-region-punjab|title=New Chandigarh- the Upcoming Residential Settlement Region in Punjab|date=2017-09-08|work=IIFL|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en}}</ref> in the [[Mohali district]] (SAS Nagar) in the Indian state of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], which is part of the [[Chandigarh Capital Region]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sikhsiyasat.net/2014/06/10/sukhbir-badal-clears-deck-for-new-chandigarh-politicians-bureaucrats-own-land-near-proposed-city/|title=Sukhbir Badal clears deck for New Chandigarh; Politicians, bureaucrats own land near proposed city|date=2014-06-10|work=Sikh Siyasat News|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-US|archive-date=26 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170226/https://sikhsiyasat.net/2014/06/10/sukhbir-badal-clears-deck-for-new-chandigarh-politicians-bureaucrats-own-land-near-proposed-city/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20140611/punjab.htm#6|title=New Chandigarh development plan okayed|website=The Tribune|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/punjab-and-haryana/south-korea-offers-to-build-smart-city-in-new-chandigarh/|title=South Korea offers to build smart city in New Chandigarh|date=2015-09-01|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/New-Chandigarh-will-be-Punjabs-first-smart-city/articleshow/38515724.cms|title='New Chandigarh will be Punjab's first smart city' - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref> It has been designed as an extension of the city of [[Chandigarh]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Devasahayam | first=MG | title=Inclusive urbanism can help prevent hydra-city growth | website=Tribuneindia News Service | date=2018-04-12 | url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/inclusive-urbanism-can-help-prevent-hydra-city-growth/572724.html | access-date=2018-07-26 | archive-date=26 July 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170206/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/inclusive-urbanism-can-help-prevent-hydra-city-growth/572724.html | url-status=dead }}</ref> It is being developed by the [[Greater Mohali Area Development Authority]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New Chandigarh: Punjab's Urban Development Initiative |url=https://amritsargoldentemple.in/new-chandigarh-punjab/ |access-date=9 June 2025 |website=Amritsar Golden Temple}}</ref> A digital land survey was started by using a [[Unmanned aerial vehicle|drone]] on 26 April 2018<ref>{{cite web | last=Service | first=Tribune News | title=A first: Drone survey to acquire land | website=Tribune News Service | date=2018-04-26 | url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/a-first-drone-survey-to-acquire-land/579848.html | access-date=2018-07-26 | archive-date=26 July 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726201626/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/a-first-drone-survey-to-acquire-land/579848.html | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.geospatialworld.net/news/a-first-drone-survey-to-acquire-land-in-indian-state-punjab/|title=In a first of its kind, drone survey to acquire land in Indian state Punjab - Geospatial World|date=2018-05-02|work=Geospatial World|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-US}}</ref> and was completed on 24 June 2018.<ref>{{cite web | last=S | first=TN | title=Drone survey over, Mohali's new township inches closer to reality | website=Tribune News Service | date=2018-06-24 | url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/drone-survey-over-mohali-s-new-township-inches-closer-to-reality/609916.html | access-date=2018-07-26 | archive-date=26 July 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170222/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/drone-survey-over-mohali-s-new-township-inches-closer-to-reality/609916.html | url-status=dead }}</ref> Initial Master of city is divided in sectors numbering 1 to 27.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Inauspicious-sector-13-out-of-New-Chandigarh-master-plan/articleshow/48768370.cms|title='Inauspicious' sector 13 out of New Chandigarh master plan - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref>
 
==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 [[Sivalik Hills|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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gmada.gov.in/category/new-chandigarh/education-city/|title=Education City|website=gmada.gov.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-07-26|archive-date=26 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170157/http://gmada.gov.in/category/new-chandigarh/education-city/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Institute of Technology and Future Trends College is located at Sector 11 of New Chandigarh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.itft.edu.in/contact.php|title=Contact ITFT College|last=Kohli|first=Sahil|website=www.itft.edu.in|language=en|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref>
 
==Medi City==
Medicity of New Chandigarh has 100 bed [[Tata Memorial Centre]]'s [[Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, New Chandigarh|Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre]] which is spread over 50 acres.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Cancer-hospital-to-come-up-at-Mullanpur/articleshow/51335085.cms|title=Cancer hospital to come up at Mullanpur - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Jain | first=Nitin | title=Punjab accords regulatory approval | website=Tribuneindia News Service | date=2017-06-14 | url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/punjab-accords-regulatory-approval/422121.html | access-date=2018-07-26 | archive-date=26 July 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170243/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/punjab-accords-regulatory-approval/422121.html | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=S | first=TN | title=Tata cancer hospital likely to begin operations next year | website=Tribune News Service | date=2018-07-08 | url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/tata-cancer-hospital-likely-to-begin-operations-next-year/617123.html | access-date=2018-07-26 | archive-date=26 July 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170229/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/tata-cancer-hospital-likely-to-begin-operations-next-year/617123.html | url-status=dead }}</ref> Stem Cell Centre is also under construction.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/stem-cell-treatment-now-in-chandigarh-1484826165.html|title=Stem Cell treatment now in Chandigarh - The Statesman|date=2017-01-19|work=The Statesman|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-US}}</ref> There is a plan of [[Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences]] connected to Civil Hospital of Phase VI, [[Mohali]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/wealth-is-health-in-mohali/articleshow/64598433.cms|title=Wealth is health in mohali - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref> Some Organic Farms are also located in the city.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/good-earth-chandigarhs-first-organic-market-has-grown-and-spread-5261333/|title=Good Earth: Chandigarh's first organic market has grown and spread|date=2018-07-16|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
== Residential Townships ==
The Project New Chandigarh also introduced the private housing companies apart from the public residential area under GMADA. The Omaxe and [[DLF (company)|DLF]] are the main private housing societies. <ref>{{Cite web|last=The|first=Tribune|date=17 July 2018|title=Townships|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/chandigarh/two-townships-ready-for-stay-in-new-chandigarh-621832}}</ref>
 
==Tourism==
The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa is a 5 star luxury resort located at Palanpur village near New Chandigarh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fortuneindia.com/venture/sukhvilas-stop-breathe-repeat/103013|title=Sukhvilas: Stop, breathe, repeat|website=www.fortuneindia.com|date=12 March 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-08-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Chhabra |first1=Arvind |title=Badal family’s poultry farm that became Sukhvilas resort: An island of luxury amid deprivation |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/sukhvilas-an-island-of-luxury-amid-deprivation/story-UjXVKcsnjEsk2V89sHZToL.html |access-date=2025-11-04 |work=Hindustan Times |date=2016-12-13 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/as-badal-s-stake-grew-so-did-mullanpur-s-fortunes/story-mAEx4FsoDXrfNe9tRvndlN.html|title=As Badal's stake grew, so did Mullanpur's fortunes|date=2015-07-14|work=hindustan times|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en}}</ref> Shaheed Dr. Diwan Singh Kalepani Museum is also located nearby.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/museum-brings-to-life-dr-diwan-singh-kalepani/articleshow/64343308.cms|title=Museum brings to life Dr Diwan Singh Kalepani - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Pioneer | first=The | title=Badal inaugurates Diwan Singh Kalepani museum | website=The Pioneer | url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/chandigarh/badal-inaugurates-diwan-singh-kalepani-museum.html | access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref> Siswan forest range is a major [[ecotourism]] area<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/punjab-govt-to-make-siswan-forest-area-as-eco-tourism-hub-115020501108_1.html|title=Punjab govt to make Siswan forest area as eco-tourism hub|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2015-02-05|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref> which consists [[Leopard]] safari<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/leopards-revel-in-siswans-nights/articleshow/59139083.cms|title=Leopards revel in Siswan's nights - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref> and forest trek.<ref>{{cite web | last=S | first=TN | title=Siswan to be tourism hub | website=Tribune News Service | date=2015-02-06 | url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/community/siswan-to-be-tourism-hub/38602.html | access-date=2018-07-26 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> There are [[Play (theatre)|theatre plays]] in the city.<ref>{{cite web | last=S | first=TN | title=Drama, day & night | website=Tribune News Service | date=2018-07-25 | url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/life-style/drama-day--night/625996.html | access-date=2018-07-26 | archive-date=26 July 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170237/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/life-style/drama-day--night/625996.html | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/in-a-first-director-attempts-24-hr-acting-marathon/articleshow/65098304.cms|title=In a first, director attempts 24-hour acting marathon - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref>
 
== Central Business District ==
The Central Business District (CBD) of New Chandigarh is envisioned as the primary commercial and financial hub of the city. Modeled on the lines of [[Sector-17, Chandigarh|Sector 17, Chandigarh]], it is designed to serve as a world-class business center. The CBD is planned to accommodate:
* High-end corporate offices and financial institutions.
* International retail outlets and premium shopping malls.
* Luxury hotels and convention centers to support business tourism.
The project is being developed under the strategic supervision of [[GMADA]], ensuring modern infrastructure and planned connectivity with the rest of the Tricity region.<ref name="GMADA_MasterPlan">Greater Mohali Area Development Authority, [https://gmada.gov.in/master-plans Master Plan of New Chandigarh], Department of Housing and Urban Development.</ref>
 
==Sports==
[[File:Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.png|thumb|The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium ]]
[[Race Across America]] qualifier ''Shivalik Signature 2018'', a {{cvt|615|km}} long cycling race event was held in New Chandigarh.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/raam-qualifier-shivalik-signature-shifts-to-new-chandigarh-as-mc-wants-commercial-rates-for-event-5121364/|title=Raam Qualifier Shivalik Signature shifts to New Chandigarh as MC wants commercial rates for event|date=2018-04-03|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-US}}</ref> Also the city has the 38,000 capacity [[Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=IPL 2024: Punjab Kings to play home matches at newly-built stadium in Mullanpur- India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ipl-2024-punjab-kings-to-play-home-matches-at-newly-built-stadium-in-mullanpur-2507382-2024-02-26 |access-date=2024-02-26 |work=India Today}}</ref>
 
==Connectivity==
New Chandigarh is connected to [[Chandigarh Airport]] of Punjab via airport road through Sunny Enclave, Kharar.<ref>{{cite web | last=Ghai | first=Akash | title=Airport Road to touch New Chd | website=Tribune News Service | date=2018-01-25 | url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/airport-road-to-touch-new-chd/533838.html | access-date=2018-07-26 | archive-date=26 July 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726170156/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/airport-road-to-touch-new-chd/533838.html | url-status=dead }}</ref> This six lane road connects the city with Mohali.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/decks-cleared-for-new-township-near-mohali-airport/articleshow/63992639.cms|title=New city to come up near Mohali airport - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-07-26}}</ref>
 
==The Lake==
There is plan for artificial lake on the lines of [[Sukhna Lake]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/mla-roots-for-sukhna-type-lake-in-new-chandigarh-843557|title=MLA roots for Sukhna-type lake in New Chandigarh|last=Service|first=Tribune News|website=The Tribune|language=en|access-date=2020-01-05}}</ref> for natural flow of rivulet in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/new-chandigarh-residential-project-obstructs-natural-flow-of-siswan-river-ngt-seeks-report-from-punjab-6050035/|title=New Chandigarh: Residential project 'obstructs natural flow of Siswan river', NGT seeks report from Punjab|date=2019-10-03|website=The Indian Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/new-chandigarh-ensure-removal-of-encroachments-on-rivulets-to-prevent-green-disaster-kharar-mla-to-cm-6054405/|title=New Chandigarh: Ensure removal of encroachments on rivulets to prevent green disaster: Kharar MLA to CM|date=2019-10-05|website=The Indian Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/new-chandigarh-bears-brunt-of-rain-820754|title=New Chandigarh bears brunt of rain|last=Service|first=Tribune News|website=The Tribune|language=en|access-date=2020-01-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/seasonal-rivulets-teem-with-heavy-rainwater-residents-of-new-chandigarh-on-alert-6035379/|title=Seasonal rivulets teem with heavy rainwater, residents of New Chandigarh on alert|date=2019-09-28|website=The Indian Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/flooding-in-new-chandigarh-gmada-to-expedite-construction-of-bridges-on-road-near-cricket-stadium-5925528/|title=Flooding in New Chandigarh: GMADA to expedite construction of bridges on road near cricket stadium|date=2019-08-22|website=The Indian Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/chandigarh/a-day-after-rain-residents-of-new-chandigarh-area-live-in-fear-5918917/|title=A day after rain, residents of New Chandigarh area live in fear|date=2019-08-20|website=The Indian Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-05}}</ref>
 
==See also==
{{portal|India|Punjab}}
* [[Chandigarh]]
* [[Mohali]]
* [[Mullanpur Garibdass]]
* [[Kharar, SAS Nagar]]
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
 
==External links==
*[https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/New+Chandigarh,+Punjab/@30.8088524,76.7232103,2603m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x390ff1794ffb9189:0x9e945acc3513dfd4!8m2!3d30.8087631!4d76.7264396 New Chandigarh on Google Maps]
* [http://gmada.gov.in/category/new-chandigarh/ Official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809073756/http://gmada.gov.in/category/new-chandigarh/ |date=9 August 2020 }}
* [http://omaxethelake.com/ New Chandigarh Omaxe the lake]
* {{Wikivoyage-inline}}
 


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{{Geographic location|Centre = New Chandigarh
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|North    = [[Baddi]], [[Himachal Pradesh]]
|Northeast = [[Pinjore]]
|East      = [[Chandigarh]]
|Southeast = Chandigarh
|South    = [[Mohali]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]
|Southwest = [[Rajpura]], Punjab
|West      = [[Kurali]], Punjab
|Northwest = [[Kharar, Ajitgarh|Kharar]], Punjab
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{{Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district}}
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Mohali district]]
[[Category:Planned communities in India]]
[[Category:2014 establishments in India]]
[[Category:Mohali]]
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Latest revision as of 03:33, 8 May 2026

New Chandigarh
Smart City
New Chandigarh Skyline
New Chandigarh Skyline
New Chandigarh is located in Punjab
New Chandigarh
New Chandigarh
New Chandigarh is located in India
New Chandigarh
New Chandigarh
Coordinates: 30°48′31.93″N 76°43′36.48″E / 30.8088694°N 76.7268000°E / 30.8088694; 76.7268000
Country India
StatePunjab
DistrictMohali District
Established10 June 2014[1]
Named forChandigarh
Government
 • Deputy CommissionerGurpreet Kaur Sapra
Elevation
346 m (1,135 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialPunjabi
 • RegionalPuadhi[2]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Pincode(s)
140901
Area code+91 172
Vehicle registrationPB-65
Websitegmada.gov.in/category/new-chandigarh/about/For plots 9501310398

New Chandigarh is a central business district and planned smart city near Mullanpur[3] in the Mohali district (SAS Nagar) in the Indian state of Punjab, which is part of the Chandigarh Capital Region.[4][5][6][7] It has been designed as an extension of the city of Chandigarh.[8] It is being developed by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority.[9] A digital land survey was started by using a drone on 26 April 2018[10][11] and was completed on 24 June 2018.[12] Initial Master of city is divided in sectors numbering 1 to 27.[13]

Eco City[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

The Education city of New Chandigarh is spread over 1700 acres and was developed to have campuses of universities and educational institutes.[14] Institute of Technology and Future Trends College is located at Sector 11 of New Chandigarh.[15]

Medi City[edit | edit source]

Medicity of New Chandigarh has 100 bed Tata Memorial Centre's Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre which is spread over 50 acres.[16][17][18] Stem Cell Centre is also under construction.[19] There is a plan of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences connected to Civil Hospital of Phase VI, Mohali.[20] Some Organic Farms are also located in the city.[21]

Residential Townships[edit | edit source]

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. [22]

Tourism[edit | edit source]

The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa is a 5 star luxury resort located at Palanpur village near New Chandigarh.[23][24][25] Shaheed Dr. Diwan Singh Kalepani Museum is also located nearby.[26][27] Siswan forest range is a major ecotourism area[28] which consists Leopard safari[29] and forest trek.[30] There are theatre plays in the city.[31][32]

Central Business District[edit | edit source]

The Central Business District (CBD) of New Chandigarh is envisioned as the primary commercial and financial hub of the city. Modeled on the lines of Sector 17, Chandigarh, it is designed to serve as a world-class business center. The CBD is planned to accommodate:

  • High-end corporate offices and financial institutions.
  • International retail outlets and premium shopping malls.
  • Luxury hotels and convention centers to support business tourism.

The project is being developed under the strategic supervision of GMADA, ensuring modern infrastructure and planned connectivity with the rest of the Tricity region.[33]

Sports[edit | edit source]

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium

Race Across America qualifier Shivalik Signature 2018, a 615 km (382 mi) long cycling race event was held in New Chandigarh.[34] Also the city has the 38,000 capacity Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.[35]

Connectivity[edit | edit source]

New Chandigarh is connected to Chandigarh Airport of Punjab via airport road through Sunny Enclave, Kharar.[36] This six lane road connects the city with Mohali.[37]

The Lake[edit | edit source]

There is plan for artificial lake on the lines of Sukhna Lake[38] for natural flow of rivulet in the city.[39][40][41][42][43][44]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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  2. ↑ Chaba, Anju Agnihotri (25 September 2021). "Punjab: Rich in culture but politically neglected, Puadh region now hopes it will finally get its due". The Indian Express. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "New Chandigarh- the Upcoming Residential Settlement Region in Punjab". IIFL. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  4. ↑ "Sukhbir Badal clears deck for New Chandigarh; Politicians, bureaucrats own land near proposed city". Sikh Siyasat News. 10 June 2014. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  5. ↑ "New Chandigarh development plan okayed". The Tribune. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "South Korea offers to build smart city in New Chandigarh". The Indian Express. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  7. ↑ "'New Chandigarh will be Punjab's first smart city' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  8. ↑ Devasahayam, MG (12 April 2018). "Inclusive urbanism can help prevent hydra-city growth". Tribuneindia News Service. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  9. ↑ "New Chandigarh: Punjab's Urban Development Initiative". Amritsar Golden Temple. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  10. ↑ Service, Tribune News (26 April 2018). "A first: Drone survey to acquire land". Tribune News Service. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  11. ↑ "In a first of its kind, drone survey to acquire land in Indian state Punjab - Geospatial World". Geospatial World. 2 May 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  12. ↑ S, TN (24 June 2018). "Drone survey over, Mohali's new township inches closer to reality". Tribune News Service. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  13. ↑ "'Inauspicious' sector 13 out of New Chandigarh master plan - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  14. ↑ "Education City". gmada.gov.in. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  15. ↑ Kohli, Sahil. "Contact ITFT College". www.itft.edu.in. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  16. ↑ "Cancer hospital to come up at Mullanpur - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  17. ↑ Jain, Nitin (14 June 2017). "Punjab accords regulatory approval". Tribuneindia News Service. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  18. ↑ S, TN (8 July 2018). "Tata cancer hospital likely to begin operations next year". Tribune News Service. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  19. ↑ "Stem Cell treatment now in Chandigarh - The Statesman". The Statesman. 19 January 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  20. ↑ "Wealth is health in mohali - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  21. ↑ "Good Earth: Chandigarh's first organic market has grown and spread". The Indian Express. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  22. ↑ The, Tribune (17 July 2018). "Townships".
  23. ↑ "Sukhvilas: Stop, breathe, repeat". www.fortuneindia.com. 12 March 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
  24. ↑ Chhabra, Arvind (13 December 2016). "Badal family's poultry farm that became Sukhvilas resort: An island of luxury amid deprivation". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
  25. ↑ "As Badal's stake grew, so did Mullanpur's fortunes". hindustan times. 14 July 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  26. ↑ "Museum brings to life Dr Diwan Singh Kalepani - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  27. ↑ Pioneer, The. "Badal inaugurates Diwan Singh Kalepani museum". The Pioneer. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  28. ↑ "Punjab govt to make Siswan forest area as eco-tourism hub". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 5 February 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  29. ↑ "Leopards revel in Siswan's nights - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  30. ↑ S, TN (6 February 2015). "Siswan to be tourism hub". Tribune News Service. Retrieved 26 July 2018.[dead link]
  31. ↑ S, TN (25 July 2018). "Drama, day & night". Tribune News Service. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  32. ↑ "In a first, director attempts 24-hour acting marathon - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  33. ↑ Greater Mohali Area Development Authority, Master Plan of New Chandigarh, Department of Housing and Urban Development.
  34. ↑ "Raam Qualifier Shivalik Signature shifts to New Chandigarh as MC wants commercial rates for event". The Indian Express. 3 April 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  35. ↑ "IPL 2024: Punjab Kings to play home matches at newly-built stadium in Mullanpur- India Today". India Today. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  36. ↑ Ghai, Akash (25 January 2018). "Airport Road to touch New Chd". Tribune News Service. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  37. ↑ "New city to come up near Mohali airport - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  38. ↑ Service, Tribune News. "MLA roots for Sukhna-type lake in New Chandigarh". The Tribune. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  39. ↑ "New Chandigarh: Residential project 'obstructs natural flow of Siswan river', NGT seeks report from Punjab". The Indian Express. 3 October 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  40. ↑ "New Chandigarh: Ensure removal of encroachments on rivulets to prevent green disaster: Kharar MLA to CM". The Indian Express. 5 October 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  41. ↑ Service, Tribune News. "New Chandigarh bears brunt of rain". The Tribune. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  42. ↑ "Seasonal rivulets teem with heavy rainwater, residents of New Chandigarh on alert". The Indian Express. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  43. ↑ "Flooding in New Chandigarh: GMADA to expedite construction of bridges on road near cricket stadium". The Indian Express. 22 August 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  44. ↑ "A day after rain, residents of New Chandigarh area live in fear". The Indian Express. 20 August 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2020.

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