Kunzum Tunnel DPR to Be Prepared, Survey First: Sukhu
Kaza, October 14: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday announced that a survey and Detailed Project Report (DPR) would be prepared for the proposed tunnel beneath Kunzum Pass to improve year-round connectivity to Spiti Valley.
Addressing a public meeting in Kaza during his two-day visit, Sukhu said the government would spend ₹500 crore on Spiti’s development in the coming years. He also announced plans to declare Spiti a natural farming area, survey a site for a heliport in Kaza and explore the possibility of opening a college.
The Sumdo-Kaza transmission line, estimated to cost ₹350 crore, is targeted for completion within three years. The Chief Minister also promised specialist doctors, including gynaecologists and medicine specialists, for Kaza.
Sukhu said the government would consider releasing a Dearness Allowance instalment to employees on Diwali. He reiterated its commitment to the Old Pension Scheme and alleged that the Centre had withheld ₹1,600 crore annually following its implementation.
He also announced that the government was preparing to launch the ‘Apna Parivar, Sukhi Parivar’ scheme, providing eligible women ₹1,500 per month, 300 units of free electricity to families and insurance coverage of ₹10 lakh annually.
MLA Anuradha Rana said an ice hockey ground costing ₹75 crore and a cricket ground costing ₹8 crore had been approved for the region. She also highlighted initiatives to promote stargazing, winter sports and tourism in Spiti.
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