Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on his day long visit to Shimla rural constituency, laid foundation stones of developmental projects worth Rs35 crore. Addressing a gathering on occasion of closing ceremony of Baisakhi Mela of Devta Mahakaleshwar Sahib Pandoi, the Chief Minister said that the State Government was committed for the overall development of far-flung and rural areas which do not have basic facilities. “Top priority was being given to road connectivity and as of now 27 road projects worth Rs87 crore had been sanctioned for Shimla Rural constituency and eight rural roads schemes would soon be sanctioned which costs Rs25 crore. Besides, one bridge worth Rs2 crore had also been sanctioned for the Assembly,” he added.
Singh said that three ITI’s had been opened at Jalog, Dargi and Sunni which would facilitate the local youth in polishing their skills for adopting different trades for self employment. State Youth Congress President Vikramaditya Singh felicitated the people for successfully organizing the month long Pandoi Devta festival. He assured that problems of the people of the area would be redressed on priority. He also listed the developmental works undertaken in the area during the present Government’s regime.