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The Mohali Municipal Corporation has proposed a Rs 5 crore plan to strengthen the city's sanitation system by deploying additional manpower and hiring tractor-trolleys. The proposal, to be tabled in the House, aims to divide the city into four zones for better waste management.
NHAI has awarded the construction work for the Zirakpur-Panchkula bypass (19.2 km) and a spur connecting it to the Ambala-Chandigarh expressway (10.3 km). This Rs 1,983-crore project aims to dismantle the chronic traffic gridlock in Zirakpur and surrounding areas by creating a six-lane bypass.
The Punjab government has withdrawn the Punjab Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2025,reinstating the 2021 Building Rules and 2018 Bye-Laws. This policy reversal follows concerns raised about legal, procedural, and infrastructural shortcomings. The restoration of the earlier rules aims to provide a more stable and established regulatory framework for construction in the region.
The newly operational Bharatmala corridor has significantly eased traffic pressure on Airport Road (PR-7) in Mohali, diverting heavy vehicles and reducing congestion. This corridor, costing around ₹1,400 crore, facilitates smoother traffic flow from Delhi towards Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
Punjab's Industries and Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora announced the development of a new Multipurpose Exhibition and Convention Centre in Mohali's IT City. The Rs 250 crore project, developed under a Public-Private Partnership, aims to position Punjab as a hub for global events and investments.
New development charges have been implemented in Mohali, with promoters of residential colonies now paying approximately ₹1.05 crore per acre. This increase is designed to fund essential infrastructure development such as roads and water systems. Consequently, property costs for buyers are expected to rise, reflecting the increased development charges.
Mohali is set for a transformative year in 2026 with significant infrastructure upgrades, including green initiatives and civic projects. Plans include a modern Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant for Sector 101, IT City. Several road projects, such as the Mohali-Sirhind highway and a new road connecting Phase 11 to the airport, are expected to open, improving connectivity and reducing travel time.
The 6th Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit is scheduled to be held in Mohali from March 13 to 15, 2026. The summit aims to showcase Punjab as a 'future-ready' investment hub, attracting industrial giants and highlighting the state's robust industrial ecosystem, governance reforms, and investment opportunities.
Mohali is set to receive 50 km of world-class roads as part of a ₹140 crore Punjab government initiative to enhance connectivity, improve aesthetics, and boost the quality of life for residents. This development is expected to positively impact real estate values, commercial investments, and tourism in the region. Simultaneously, India's only chip-making facility, the Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, is undergoing a significant ₹4,500 crore upgrade over the next three years to increase chip production capacity .
The Mohali Municipal Corporation carried out a significant anti-encroachment drive targeting illegal roadside vendors and hawkers in Phase 1, Phase 3A, 3B1, and Phase 6. Authorities confiscated goods, dismantled makeshift setups, and issued challans to showroom owners for encroachments on public roads.
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