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Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu dedicated various development projects in the Dehra constituency, totaling Rs 100 crore. These initiatives include a community health centre, various road upgrades, and crucial infrastructure for the new Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park. Highlighting the park’s potential, Sukhu stressed its significance in transforming Kangra into the state’s tourism capital while offering new employment opportunities. The park showcases a focus on sustainable infrastructure, making it a notable future attraction for both wildlife enthusiasts and tourists.

Key Points: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Unveils Rs 100 Crore Projects in Dehra

  • CM Sukhu inaugurates Rs 100 crore projects in Dehra
  • Projects span healthcare, zoological park, and road infrastructure
  • Durgesh Aranya Park to boost tourism, provide 78 species exhibits
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Himachal CM dedicates Rs 100 crore development projects in Dehra constituency

CM Sukhu inaugurates development projects worth Rs 100 crore in Dehra, boosting tourism and infrastructure.

"This Park will go a long way in making Kangra district as Tourism Capital of the State. - Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, June 3

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated and laid foundation stones of six development projects worth about Rs 100 crore in Dehra assembly constituency of Kangra district on Tuesday.

Besides dedicating Rs. 4.96 crore Community Health Centre (CHC) Haripur in Dehra, the Chief Minister also laid foundation stone of Administrative and Diagnostic Block of the Hospital, Food Commissary and Quarantine at Durgesh Aranya- Zoological Park to be constructed at a cost of Rs. 47.62 crore and Lift Water Supply Scheme (LWSS) for International Zoo at Bankhandi (Seera Da Bharoh in tehsil Haripur) to be built at a cost of Rs. 16.25 crore.

He also laid foundation stone of up-gradation of Haripur to Sakri Ghera road to cost Rs. 12.87 crore, road from Thathar Tripal to Mehwa panchayat to cost Rs. 6.64 crore, up-gradation of Guler to Nandpur Barial Ludret road to be completed with an outlay of Rs 10.29 crore. He said that International level Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park was being constructed at Bankhandi at a cost of Rs 619 crore. In the first phase, Rs 150 crore was being spent on construction of 43 enclosures.

Around 90 per cent work of boundary wall has been completed besides eight check dams have also been constructed so far. The Chief Minister directed to construct more check to facilitate rain water harvesting. He said that it will not only be a tourist attraction but also a model of sustainable infrastructure, blending conservation with innovation.

The Chief Minister said that this Park would have space to showcase 78 species, including the Asiatic lion, hog deer, monitor lizard, crocodile, ghadiyal and various bird species. The zoo will also have a wetland aviary of indigenous bird species, he added.

The Chief Minister said that Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park will boost tourism activities significantly and provide employment and self employment opportunities to the local youth, thereby strengthening the local economy. With its natural beauty, unique attractions, and eco-friendly infrastructure, this Park will go a long way in making Kangra district as Tourism Capital of the State, he added.

The Chief Minister also visited the various under construction sites in the Park and gave necessary directions for its improvement and on time completion. He said that this project must be completed within the stipulated period so that benefits of the project could be reaped well in time.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Finally some development in Himachal's rural areas! The zoo project sounds amazing but I hope they maintain proper animal welfare standards. ₹619 crore is a huge investment - hope it brings promised jobs for locals 🤞
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Priya M.
Good to see focus on health infrastructure with the new CHC. But why spend so much on zoo when basic amenities in rural Himachal still need improvement? Roads and hospitals should be priority.
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Ankit S.
As someone from Kangra, this is welcome news! Our beautiful district deserves more tourism projects. The zoo will be great but please ensure proper waste management systems are in place. Last thing we want is pollution in our hills 🏔️
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Neha T.
The water supply scheme and check dams show good planning for sustainable development. Hope they involve local communities in maintenance. Himachal's natural beauty must be preserved while developing infrastructure.
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Sanjay D.
All these projects right before elections? Seems like political gimmick. Hope the quality doesn't suffer in rush to show progress. We've seen too many half-finished projects in hill states.
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Meena R.
The wetland aviary sounds wonderful! Will be great for school educational trips. But please ensure affordable entry fees - such places shouldn't become luxury only for rich tourists. Local families should enjoy too!

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