7 hrs ago

Sukhu Orders Ten-Day Repair of Landslide-Hit Janglik Road

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited villages in the Rohru area.

A landslide had damaged the Janglik road and stopped vehicles from using it.

He told officials to repair the road within 10 days.

The road is important for residents and fruit growers.

The government also announced money for the Janglik bridge and the affected area in Thaintwadi village.

Other funds were promised for roads, bridges and local women’s groups.

Sukhu also said a school in Dhamwari would be affiliated with the CBSE board.

During the visit, he listened to villagers and joined their traditional singing and dancing.

Key facts

Road restoration deadline: Officials were directed to restore the Janglik road for vehicular traffic within 10 days.
Total announced works: Rs 6 crore in works were announced for the Tangnu-Janglik panchayat area.
Janglik bridge funding: Rs 4 crore was announced to expedite construction of the Janglik bridge.
Thaintwadi assistance: Rs 2 crore was announced for the landslide-affected area of Thaintwadi village.
Chingwari road: Rs 20 lakh was announced for the Chingwari road.
Mahila Mandals: Rs 5 lakh each was announced for Mahila Mandals, along with Rs 5 lakh for the Pekha-Diudi Mahila Mandal building.
Education decision: Dhamwari school was declared eligible for affiliation with the CBSE board.

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