Chandigarh becomes India’s first slum-free city with razing of Shahpur ColonyLast Updated: October 03, 2025, 21:45 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Chandigarh, Oct 3 (PTI) Chandigarh has become the country’s first slum-free city after the demolition of Shahpur Colony in Sector-38, which was the last remaining slum in the Union territory, officials said. The demolition drive was carried out on September 30, the officials said, adding that the Shahpur Colony was spread over 4-4.5 acres of land valued at Rs 250 crore. Over the years, the Chandigarh administration has successfully cleared 18 slum colonies, reclaiming nearly 520 acres of government land worth approximately Rs 21,000 crore, the officials said. In June, the administration reclaimed 12 acres of prime government land valued at Rs 750 crore after clearing the Adarsh Colony in Sector 54. PTI CHS VSD ARIFirst Published: October 03, 2025, 21:45 ISTNews agency-feeds Chandigarh becomes India’s first slum-free city with razing of Shahpur ColonyDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.