Crawfed Opposes Proposed B&b Policy For Residential Areas In Chandigarh

A meeting of members of CRAWFED was convened by the Director Tourism, Chandigarh Administration, at the UT Guest House on Monday to deliberate on the draft policy for proposed Bed & Breakfast (B&B) accommodations in residential houses aimed at promoting tourism in the city.

The meeting was attended by Hitesh Puri, Chairman of CRAWFED, along with key office bearers including Rajat Malhotra, Rajesh Rai, Joginder Singh, Dharampal, Ajay Kumar, Amandeep Singh, Amritpal Singh and Sushil Malhotra.

During the discussion, CRAWFED strongly opposed the proposed B&B policy of the Tourism Department, raising concerns over its potential impact on law and order, civic infrastructure, and the overall residential character of the city. The members highlighted issues such as parking congestion, inconvenience to neighbouring residents, and the likelihood of increased commercial activity in residential areas.

The federation also pointed out that the proposal runs contrary to the long-standing policy of the Chandigarh Administration, which discourages commercial activities in residential zones.

Chairman Hitesh Puri reiterated that while promoting tourism is important, it should not come at the cost of disturbing the planned and peaceful environment of residential sectors in Chandigarh.