Various development initiatives launched in Kangra by Himachal CM

13 Sep 2022 CW Team

Jairam Thakur, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, unveiled a number of construction initiatives totaling Rs 1.48 billion in the Kangra district's Sulah assembly constituency.

The development projects include the construction of a double-lane bridge over Neugal Khud on the Bairghatta-Duhak road, a lift water supply system for the villages of Kona Pihadi, Duhak Dhaniyara, Bhedi Paprola, Dali Bhalunder, and Lahdu Sadda, and a flow irrigation system for the Bada Beas worth Rs 100.7 million.

Additionally, he presided over the foundation-laying ceremonies for the ITI building at Kouna and the 700 million rupee Pharmacy College Sulah.

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