Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Saturday dedicated and laid foundation stones of developmental projects worth Rs 35 crore in Sundernagar and Nachan areas of district Mandi online from HP Secretariat Shimla.
Chief Minister said that socio-economic development of the State has always been the focus of development of Congress Government in the State. He said that the State Government during its present tenure ensured all round growth of the State which was well indicated in the growth parameters at State and national levels.
He said every part of the State has scope for tourist attraction which can be fully explored with public's cooperation in maintaining civic amenities and cleanliness at all public places and destinations of tourist interest.
Singh said Rs 4.46 crore 'Smart Underground Dustbin Scheme' launched at Sundernagar will lead to a new concept in cleanliness especially towns and cities. He urged people to help in maintaining and enhancing beauty of hills through cleanliness. 40 such dustbins will be placed in 13 wards at Sundernagar in the first phase.
The Chief Minister said that the Suket Shopping Complex, an initiative of his earlier tenure, has matured and will create new job opportunities and facilities for residents of Sundernagar. The complex besides having a multipurpose hall houses Yatri Niwas that will provide staying facility to visitors coming to Sundernagar. The complex constructed with a cost of Rs 2.31 crore has provision of 74 shops and a restaurant.
He laid foundation stone of Rs 20.29 crore motorable bridge over river Satluj connecting Dhawal (Slapper Tattapani with Slapper) linking district Bilaspur with district Mandi. It will benefit five panchayats of Mandi district and three of Bilaspur district.
Singh also laid foundation stone of Rs 5 crore building of Government Degree College Dehar and announced starting of classes for the college.