Authority for Urban Development of Housing with a target to development infrastructure of the city and providing homes were founded by the Government of HP under HP Authority for Urban Development of Housing Act, 2004. A merger took place between HP Authority for Urban Development of Housing and HP Nagar Vikas Pradhikaran with the supervision of state Government of HP to undertake the works of colonies which are worth residing in various cities of the Indian state called Himachal Pradesh. HIUMDA has taken up various housing development projects in Rampur, Shimla, Rohroo, Mandi, Solan, Dehra, Paonta Sahils, Nahan, Hamirpur, Sunder Nagar, Palampur, Indore, Kangra, Kandrori, Bangana, Parwanoo, Baddi, and Una.
Himachal Pradesh draws large numbers of tourists because of excellent climatic condition and for its propinquity to the ranges of Himalaya and as a result a plot in Himachal Pradesh gets big response from the people for making buildings over here. Houses in the Himachal region has a special identity owing to the illustrious design which has been planned by specialists deployed by Housing Board of the state called Himachal Pradesh. With the increase in the inhabitants and rise in the money backed wants, Urban Improvement Authority of HP is making residential societies under different plans. Himachal Board for Housing tries to serve to all sorts of people having different income in the State. Whether one plans to purchase not very expensive flats, discriminating bungalows/duplexes or piece of land, HP Housing Council and Improvement Authority has arrangement for all kinds of people at a cost effective prices. Apart from the above said things, Himachal Pradesh Improvement Authority ensures also provision for primary facilities for its infrastructures.
Life in urban areas is becoming fast and hectic, cutting off the time one spend with one’s family. One desires always to avoid the hue and cry of urban life and pass some time, may be even for the weekend, in a calm and peaceful environment, in one’s own house. Furthermore, after owning a home in the city and meeting all the expenses, persons can fantasize only purchasing a plot or building a house in surroundings of nature. Owning property is an ideal means to invest some amount and build also something which one can utilize after retirement. Some people already have begun investing number of homes, similar to the rest of the globe. However, with increasing prices of land in urban areas and in the city, the attention has shifted to the states where hills are abundant, where the prices of land are comparatively cheap. In North India, Uttranchal, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan are attractive destinations. The investors are mainly in age group of thirty to forty five and the most lucrative places of North India are Nainital, Mussorie, Shimla, Landour, Kasauni and Bharatpur.
Some years back also, an outsider of Himachal Pradesh, were not permitted to buy a property or land in this state according to the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act of 1972 under section 118. However, things have changed completely with the passage of time and Himachal Government has announced recently a new type of scheme for acquirement of lands for establishing Housing Colonies. The plan for owning a property in the state of Himachal Pradesh has become more pragmatic. The state government has allowed now the buying of land by non residents of Himachal Pradesh. HIMUDA or Himachal Pradesh Housing & Urban Development Authority is performing demand survey of various areas in 7 districts of Himachal Pradesh with the intention of developing housing in the state. HIMUDA has shown eagerness for inviting application from citizens all over India to own plots, residential houses, and flats in projected housing colonies to be built under partially self financing scheme. If the eagerness for owning them in specific area becomes adequate, the Government will implement requisite measures for acquirement of land and it contemplates to end up the formalities in about six months.
After the approval and finalization of the scheme, people may resell, own and buy property in Himachal Pradesh. This will materialize the aspirations of lovers of nature, who wanted always to own a property in the healthy environment of hilly areas. In case adequate demand is not obtained for a specific area, the government will abandon or modify the scheme. At present it is easier to own property in Himachal Pradesh, one still may be concerned regarding regular expenses, maintenance and security. It is troublesome to pass time exceeding than a few weeks in mountains or in second home remaining away from one’s place of service. However, it is imperative to take care of the property for a long period of time and one may appoint a care taker for full time who is resident of local area. All this may be somewhat expensive. Although, there is an important scope for generating additional income and that is by converting the second home in Himachal Pradesh as home stay or vacation rental. Finally, promoting a home stay or vacation home needs sufficient time, energy and money for offline and online promotion, which includes generation of website and network building with persons by word mouth or via their social media.
Nestle has earmarked thirty acres of land around Talewal in Una district of Himachal Pradesh for starting its business activity there. As the land is under the jurisdiction o Authority for Urban Development of Housing, its lawful transfer to Nestle will not be a difficult task. As per the company spokesman, there will be a scope for one thousand people getting direct employment after setting up their plant. Another spokesman of Industrial Department of Himachal Pradesh has informed that Cadbury India has shown their eagerness for establishing a unit of their company in Himachal Pradesh. Cadbury India is looking for land also in the surroundings of Baddi in the district of Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The state government is also planning for setting up a food park at Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh and a huge plot of land has been located near Indore in Kangra with huge investment plan for the food park where citrus, apple and mango processing plants will be set up.