Chandigarh, March 21 -- Even as Chandigarh's industrial landscape is in dire need of expansion, the UT administration continues to dilly-dally on development of Phase 3, Industrial Area, a project awaiting completion for over two decades.

Spread over 153 acres near Raipur Kalan, the area has seen only three allotments, with the land still devoid of any road, power or water infrastructure, and hope for its development in near future also remains faint.

As a result, industrialists looking to set shop in the city have been forced to look elsewhere, triggering a significant exodus to neighbouring states and allowing thousands of potential jobs to slip away over the years.

Phase 3 was envisioned in 2001 to ease congestion in the already ove...