Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various projects worth Rs 31 crore in Nalagarh assembly constituency of Solan district.

Sukhu inaugurated a drinking water scheme for the villages of Mittian, Behli, Khaller, and adjoining areas, built at a cost of Rs 7.24 crore. He also inaugurated seven tube wells constructed at a cost of Rs 5.22 crore for Nalagarh and improvement projects for drinking water schemes in various areas of Nalagarh, valued at Rs 4.82 crore.

The Chief Minister, accompanied by the state’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr (Col) Dhani Ram Shandil, also laid the foundation stones of three bridges, including the Kotla Kalan Bridge, to be constructed at a cost of Rs 5.77 crore, the Retar Khad Bridge at Rs 4.44 crore, and the Bhatauli Khad Bridge at Rs 3.51 crore.

“The State Government is committed to the development of the Nalagarh assembly constituency,” he said, assuring that no financial constraint would halt the progress and development of the area. He said that the present government prioritizes uniform development across the state and was making every possible effort for the welfare of its citizens.

Sukhu flagged off two ambulances donated to the District Red Cross Society. He expressed gratitude to the donors for their generous contributions and honoured them for their noble gestures.

Nalagarh MLA Hardeep Bawa expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for these projects, stating that the CM has a special affection for the people of Nalagarh; and under his visionary leadership, the state would forge ahead on the path of progress and prosperity.