"And nights will forever remain young.... A long-cherished dream of the city and young professionals with evening and graveyard shifts came true on Saturday with the throwing open of Chandigarhs first night food street in Sector-14, opposite PGI. With an array of choice from Indian, Chinese and Continental delicacies to titillate the foodies, residents are more than glad that they wont have to eat off unhygienic rehris.
There are eight stalls that will offer different delicacies and beverages to people during night hours. As the area is located between Panjab University and PGI, students and attendants of patients are going to benefit most, said a UT official.
Union minister of state for finance Pawan Kumar Bansal while inaugurating the facility said that there should be more such food-streets for a thriving nightlife in the city.
The food street may be small but its definitely going to be a major landmark, said the minister. Recalling his student life in PU 40 years back, Bansal said during their time then, they used to visit the same place night after night only to have piping-hot paranthas and tea off rehris.
Area Councillor Anu Chatrath said the need for a food street opposite PGI was long felt with students, who after spending long nights at the university library, had no place to go and get some grub before calling it a day. Now, even attendants of PGI patients will benefit, she said.
Elated with the project getting realized in time, mayor Pardeep Chhabra said, When the foundation stone of the food street was laid in January this year, I had committed to completing the work at the earliest. Today, I am really happy.
Eight food kiosks have been leased out, with monthly rentals varying from Rs 6,500 to Rs 31,000. A public convenience has also been built at Rs. 24.99 lakh. Municipal Commissioner Dr Roshan Sunkaria said, Witnessing the response to this, MC will introduce the concept in other sectors as well.
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