Review Meeting Held on Progress of Works for upcoming Bulk Drug Park

On the directions of Hon’ble 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 Industries cumCEO, Himachal Pradesh Bulk Drug
Park Infrastructure Limited (HPBDPIL) along with Sh. Tilak Raj Sharma, Additional Director Industries
cum Additional CEO, HPBDPIL.

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.
The department-wise was shared in the meeting

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.