Himachal CM Sukhu inaugrates, lays foundation stones for Rs. 333 crore development projects in Chamba
Chamba, August 2
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of 26 development projects worth Rs 333.25 crore for the Chamba assembly constituency at Chamba.
The Chief Minister inaugurated the Rs. 158 crore 200-bedded hospital building of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College and Hospital, Chamba, Rs. 14.11 crore upgradation of Shahpur Sihunta Chowari Chamba road, Rs. 13.65 crore upgradation of Parel to Kohlari road, according to a release.
The CM also inaugrated Rs. 11.53 crore upgradation of Chamba Banikhet road via Parel, Rs. 6.85 crore upgradation of Luddu to Gharmani road, Rs. 5.78 crore upgradation of Sahran Ran road, Rs. 5.68 crore upgradation of Bhanera Devidehra Rathiar to Mankot road and Box Girder bridge over Ravi river on Karian Bharian Kothi road constructed at a cost of Rs. 4.61 crore.
CM Sukhu laid foundation stones of Rs. 25 crore of construction of vehicle parking phase 1 at Bhagat in Chamba, Rs. 12.59 crore link road to village Drabla, Rs. 5.29 crore link road to Sanotha, Rs. 6.47 crore Sach Fatehpur road, Rs. 2.05 crore link road to village Nanu, Rs. 4.24 crore link road Drada to Seru, Rs. 10.24 crore link road to village Ghargram, the release noted.
He also laid foundation stones for Rs. 6.05 crore link road to village Ghatrer, Rs. 2.83 crore link road to village Chhanjun, Rs. 2.63 crore link road to village Rundega, Rs. 4.25 crore link road to village Basudan, Rs. 4.09 crore Mangla Ohli Bharia Kapara Jareen road, Rs. 6.53 crore link road to village Mankot, Rs. 5.96 crore Chamba Maloona Kathana road, Rs. 6.58 crore Rajera to Baili road, Rs. 4.49 crore Kariyan to Baily road and Rs. 3.72 crore District Drug Ware House cum Vaccination Store at Leprosy Hospital Sarol.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Rs. 333 crore is significant but we need to see the execution. In Himachal, many projects get announced with great fanfare but implementation is slow. The new hospital building is welcome, but we also need more doctors and staff there. Infrastructure alone won't solve healthcare issues.
Impressive list of projects covering both big-ticket items like the hospital and smaller link roads to remote villages. It's heartening to see a state government prioritizing connectivity for communities that often get overlooked in development plans.
Good work but let's be honest - linking so many small villages is great for local people, but the government should also focus on creating employment opportunities in these areas. Without jobs, youth will still migrate to cities despite good roads and hospitals. Development should be holistic.
Excellent move by CM Sukhu ji! 👍 The 200-bed hospital will help so many families who currently travel long distances for treatment. And those link roads to small villages like Chhanjun and Ghargram will change lives there. Proud of our state's progress! 🌄
Noticed the announcement includes roads, hospital, parking, and drug warehouse - good variety of infrastructure. But we need transparency in how these contracts are awarded and timelines shared publicly. The previous government also promised similar projects but many remained incomplete for years. Hope this time villagers see actual results before the next elections.
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