Expedite development projects in Dehra, Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu directs officials

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, during his one-day visit to Dehra Assembly constituency in Kangra district today, today reviewed the development projects in the region and directed the officials to expedite them and ensure early completion.

The Chief Minister directed the officials to resolve the issues with the Forest Department for construction of government college building at Dehra. To ensure speedy development of the area, he directed officials to establish a land bank in Dehra. He also asked the officials to fast-track construction of Circuit House, indoor stadium, SP office, critical care unit at Dehra hospital and offices for Public Works Department, Jal Shakti and Electricity Board in Dehra.

The Chief Minister also gave directions to implement underground electricity cable project, accelerate road construction and ensure optimal water source utilisation in Dehra constituency.

Sukhu said that Kangra district was being developed as the tourism capital of the state on a priority basis. Under this project, various important projects had been proposed in the Dehra Assembly constituency as well.

He directed the officials to expedite work on the construction of Zoological Park at Bankhandi and develop infrastructure around Pong Dam to boost tourism activities, besides identifying potential tourist sites in the area.

MLA Sanjay Ratan, Congress leaders Surinder Mankotia and Pawan Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa, SP Dehra Ashok Ratan and other senior officials from various departments attended the meeting.