Sirmour 15 September
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today laid the foundation stones through virtual mode for five important road projects under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV), Batch-I in Shri Renuka Ji Assembly Constituency of Sirmaur district.
Chief Minister laid foundation stone of five road projects with an expenditure of Rs. 28.22 crore. The projects include Birla-Gatu to Madhara Road, Katwari Bagrath to Birla Road, Thakar to Kujjewala road, Village Bakhan to Kelewala road, Kharkoli to Unggar Kando road.
Addressing on the occasion, the Chief Minister congratulated the people of Renuka Ji Assembly Constituency for these important road projects. He said that roads are a symbol of progress and development, particularly in a hill state like Himachal Pradesh and rigorous efforts are being made by the state government to strengthen road connectivity in the state. He said that the construction of these roads in Shri Renuka Ji area would improve connectivity and facilitate better access to education, healthcare and other essential services for people living in rural and remote areas.
Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh, while joining the programme through virtual mode, also congratulated the people of the area for the foundation stones of the five roads under PMGSY. He said that the state government was according priority to strengthening road infrastructure and improving connectivity to remote and rural habitations across the state.
Speaking on the occasion, Member of Parliament Suresh Kashyap said that the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana had played a significant role in strengthening rural road connectivity across the country. He said that the sanctioning of these projects in Sirmaur district and other parts of the state was the result of continuous efforts to strengthen rural connectivity.
