Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister "Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu" laid the foundation stone of a five-storey building of Himachal Niketan at Dwarka in New Delhi 8th Feb 2023.

* The building, being built at a cost of Rs 57.72 crore, would provide accommodation for students and visitors from the state.
 
* “Besides the existing Himachal Bhawan and Himachal Sadan, the "Himachal Niketan" will be the third alternative for people visiting the National Capital for various purposes”.

* Besides two VIP rooms, there would be 36 rooms for students and 40 general suites.

* There would also be three-room type dormitories for staff.

* It would also have a facility to park around 53 vehicles and 87 two-wheelers in the basement.

* The Himachal Niketan will consist of 81 rooms in total.

Source : Tribune India