Gen. (Retd.) Dr. S. F. Rodrigues  PVSM, VSM
Administrator of UT, Chandigarh

The Chandigarh experiment with it's modern urbanism has proved to be a harbinger of change, ushering India into a new World of planned growth. It's underlying theme of "Sun, Space and Verdure" has been a bold experiment in City Planning. The moral and social commitment of the city to improve living conditions of it's subject has ensured a venerable status for it in the annals of Indian Urban Planning. It is a vibrant city today glowing in it's rich heritage, yet marching on towards future, taking adversities in it's strides in a confident way.