CM Sukhu Launches Development Projects Worth ₹206.32 Crore in Kullu and Banjar.
21 projects worth ₹141.32 crore in Banjar and five projects worth ₹65 crore in Kullu; road connectivity, power infrastructure and public amenities to receive a boost.
Shimla:
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of development projects worth ₹206.32 crore in the Kullu and Banjar Assembly constituencies of Kullu district. The projects are aimed at improving road connectivity, strengthening power infrastructure and enhancing public amenities in the region.
Of the total projects, five development works worth ₹65 crore are associated with the Kullu Assembly constituency, while 21 projects worth ₹141.32 crore are being undertaken in the Banjar Assembly constituency.
Development Projects in Kullu
In the Kullu Assembly constituency, the Chief Minister performed the bhoomi pujan for a 110-metre-long bridge on the Pirdi-Tarlogi road at Pirdi. The bridge will be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹28.35 crore.
He also laid the foundation stones for a 33 kV substation at Mohal, to be built at a cost of ₹7.25 crore, and a GIS substation in Kullu at an estimated cost of ₹8.07 crore.
In addition, the foundation stone was laid for a wellness centre at Shastri Nagar, which will be constructed at a cost of ₹20.57 crore. These projects are expected to strengthen electricity infrastructure and improve access to healthcare facilities in the area.
Major Road Projects in Banjar
In the Banjar Assembly constituency, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for several road projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV). The projects are intended to improve connectivity between villages and provide better access to essential services.
The major projects include the Dhara-Barsogi road, to be constructed at a cost of ₹8.88 crore; the Najjan Nala-Najjan road at ₹81 lakh; the Thela-Jasta-Parli road at ₹6.81 crore; the Barnagi-Masyar road at ₹9.74 crore; the Barnagi-Chipni road at ₹1.09 crore; and the Sidhwa-Gaurigarh-Thanichar road at ₹8.80 crore.
Other road projects include the Deuri-Sunad road, costing ₹11.97 crore; Bini-Khandragi road at ₹3.05 crore; Chalehan-Devgarh road at ₹6.35 crore; Gharatgad-Karahil road at ₹3.05 crore; and Bathad-Sheelshringad road at ₹9.45 crore.
The foundation stones were also laid for the Bagi Kothi-Chauhni-Miyagi road at ₹7.03 crore; Deutha-Jwali road at ₹5.29 crore; Gushaini-Pekhri road, connecting Tindar village, at ₹8.49 crore; Balagad-Bharthidhar road at ₹3.84 crore; and Dimber-Chahri-Gushaini Saraj road at ₹10.63 crore.
The remaining road projects include the Teel-Bachhut road at ₹4.30 crore; Mandhi link road at ₹3.63 crore; Galwadhar-Rambhi road at ₹4.52 crore; and Jibhi-Rashala-Sarthi road at ₹9.15 crore.
Power Infrastructure and Parking Facility
To strengthen electricity infrastructure in Banjar, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for a 33 kV substation at Gushaini, which will be constructed at a cost of ₹2.73 crore.
He also inaugurated a multi-storey parking facility at Rau Nala in Banjar Nagar Panchayat. Constructed at a cost of ₹5.62 crore, the facility is expected to improve parking arrangements and ease congestion in the town.
The development initiatives focus on improving rural road connectivity, strengthening power supply, expanding public facilities and addressing infrastructure requirements in Kullu and Banjar. Improved road links are particularly important for remote villages, where reliable transportation is essential for access to healthcare, education, markets and other public services.
