Subhash Mahajan
Chamba: Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Sunday announced and laid the foundation stones for a slew of projects worth Rs 785.32 crore in Chamba district. The announcement was made from the iconic Chowgan Ground, symbolising a historic day for the region.
The development package includes inauguration of projects worth Rs 136.74 crore and foundation stones for new works amounting to Rs 648.58 crore. Among the key highlights was the launch of two major hydropower projects — Seikothi-1 and Seikothi-2 — to be built at a cost of Rs 561.95 crore in the Churah Assembly constituency.
Chamba MLA Neeraj Nayyar and Chairman of the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee Lalit Thakur were also present during the ceremony.
Committed to Development of remote region, says Pathania
Addressing a large gathering, Speaker Pathania said that Chamba is now set to benefit from substantial government investments aimed at improving infrastructure and living conditions in remote hill areas.
He informed the public that Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was scheduled to attend the event but had to cancel due to inclement weather. However, the CM’s commitment to the region was evident in the scale of the projects announced.
“The government is prioritising the development of far-flung regions like Chamba. These projects will significantly upgrade local infrastructure and bring visible improvements in people’s day-to-day lives,” said Pathania.
Awards distributed at Minjar Fair function
In addition to the development announcements, Speaker Pathania also participated in the Minjar Fair prize distribution ceremony, an integral part of the region’s cultural calendar. He felicitated the winners and runners-up of various sports competitions held during the festival.
Pathania also honoured officials and volunteers for their commendable service during the Minjar festivities, recognising their contributions to the smooth conduct of the week-long cultural celebrations.
