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On the directions of Industries Minister, a comprehensive review meeting was held on the progress of works for the upcoming Bulk Drug Park (BDP) at Polian Beet, Haroli, District Una. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Yunus, Commissioner IndustriescumCEO, Himachal Pradesh Bulk Drug Park Infrastructure Limited (HPBDPIL) along with Sh. Tilak Raj Sharma, Additional Director Industries cum Additional CEO, HPBDPIL.
(MOREPIC1) The review pertained to the Water supply from groundwater, Power Supply and construction of link road and the enumeration of trees by the Forest department. The ongoing works amounting of more than Rs 200 Cr. Senior officers from key line departments including HPPWD, HPTCL, HPSEBL, Jal Shakti Vibhag, and the Forest Department presented detailed updates on their respective components of the project.
After the meeting, the officials visited the Rising Mains and the Charging Structures and expressed satisfaction on the work undertaken by Jal Shakti Vibhag.
WORKS RELATED TO WATER FOR BULK DRUG PARK: The Superintending Engineer, Jal Shakti Vibhag, Shri Naresh Dhiman, informed that the work for providing 15 MLD water supply at the Bulk Drug Park site is progressing satisfactorily and approximately 95% has been completed. He assured that the remaining work will be completed and the system will be made operational, enabling supply of water to the project site by the end of March, 2026.
WORKS RELATED TO POWER FOR BULK DRUG POWER SITE
The Executive Engineer, HPSEBL, Shri Rahul Puri, apprised the meeting that the upgradation of Gurpalah Sub-Station has been completed. The work of laying the required transmission infrastructure is presently underway. He further assured that the arrangement for providing 10 MVA power supply to the Bulk Drug Park site will be completed by April, 2026.
WORKS RELATED TO ENUMERATION AND FELLING OF TREES:
The Divisional Forest Officer, Shri Sushil Rana, informed that the tree enumeration work is in full swing. Enumeration work for four khasra numbers in Village Manuwal has been completed. He further informed that permission for felling of trees has been already received for the concerned khasra numbers. Accordingly, the tender process for tree felling is being undertaken by HPSIDC. Executive Engineer,HPSIDC informed that tender has opened and requisite bidders have applied and soon tree felling process will be initiated.
WORKS RELATED TO ACCESS ROAD TO BULK DRUG PARK
The Director of Industries-cum-CEO, HPBDPIL, informed that in the last High-Powered Committee meeting, it has been decided that the construction of the road from the Administrative Block at Panjuwana to the Bulk Drug Park site at Village Kuthar Beet shall be executed by Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (HPPWD). Necessary directions in this regard have already been issued to the concerned department.
He further emphasized the importance of timely completion of all infrastructure components to ensure that the Bulk Drug Park is operational as per the envisaged timeline.
He directed all departments to expedite pending activities, enhance coordination mechanisms, and adhere to quality and environmental standards. He also reiterated that the Bulk Drug Park is a flagship industrial project of the State, poised to significantly boost pharmaceutical manufacturing and generate employment opportunities in the region. The meeting concluded with all departments reaffirming their commitment to accelerate progress and ensure seamless execution of their respective works. HPBDPIL will continue to closely monitor developments through periodic reviews.
