Inaugurates PWD rest house at Fagu
Punjab Newsline, Shimla, January 4-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the Rest House of Public Works department at Fagu in Shimla district, built at a cost of Rs. 1.80 crore.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the present state government was making earnest efforts to make Dhalli-Narkanda road as a four-lane highway, which will include provisions for tunnels. The four-lane road will boost tourism in the region and benefit farmers and horticulturists. He also assured to strengthen the Mashobra-Bhekalti road.
“The state government is continuously making efforts to promote tourism and Fagu will also be developed as a tourist destination and Rs. 25 lakh will be provided for the Fagu-Sarion road,” he added.
He emphasized that the state government was focusing on strengthening the rural economy and several initiatives had been taken in this regard. Efforts were being made to ensure that money reaches in the hands of farmers and rural residents. Wheat produced through natural farming was being purchased at Rs. 40 per kilogram, while maize at Rs. 30 per kilogram. Various measures had also been taken to strengthen the economy of apple growers, the Chief Minister said.