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Himachal CM Highlights Road, Medical Upgrades After Floods
The chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, talked about fixing roads in Chamba district after big floods.
He said the state spent 591 crore rupees on roads.
He also mentioned a new medical college with a 200‑bed hospital that cost 158 crore rupees.
He gave prizes at a fair and showed a new souvenir.
A Punjabi rapper named Gippy Grewal performed at the fair.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says road improvement in Chamba district is a top priority, with Rs 591 crore already spent.
Heavy rainfall last week caused flash floods and landslides, damaging over 25 houses, businesses, and burying vehicles.
A new Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College was established, featuring a 200‑bed hospital costing Rs 158 crore.
The chief minister distributed prizes and launched a souvenir at the Minjar Fair.
Punjabi hip‑hop artist Gippy Grewal performed at the fair’s concluding event.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- What
- Announced road infrastructure priority and medical college details, responded to flood damage
- Where
- Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India
- When
- August 3, 2024
- Why
- To address flood damage and promote regional development
Key facts
- Chief Minister
- Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- District
- Chamba
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Road Infrastructure Spend
- Rs 591 crore
- Medical College Hospital Cost
- Rs 158 crore
- Event
- Minjar Fair
- Date
- August 3, 2024
Quotes
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh
“He said the state government had established the Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College in Chamba to ensure that residents do not need to travel outside for specialised healthcare services.”
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“The chief minister asserted that an estimated Rs 591 crore had been spent on construction and expansion of roads in the district.”
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Sources
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