Chief Minister Launches ₹333.25 Crore Development Initiatives in Chamba

In a significant move for the Chamba Assembly constituency, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated and laid the foundation for 26 development projects worth ₹333.25 crore. Key highlights include a new 200-bed medical facility and various road improvements. The initiatives aim to enhance infrastructure and healthcare services in the region, promising a brighter future for the local community. Discover more about the projects and their impact on Chamba.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 2, 2026, 19:56 IST

Major Development Projects Unveiled in Chamba

Subhash Mahajan
Chamba

Today, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated and laid the groundwork for 26 development initiatives totaling ₹333.25 crore within the Chamba Assembly area.

Among the highlights was the inauguration of a newly constructed 200-bed facility at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Government Medical College & Hospital, Chamba, which was developed at a cost of ₹158 crore.

The Chief Minister also launched several road improvement projects, which include:

Shahpur–Sihunta–Chuwari–Chamba road (₹14.11 crore)

Parel–Kohlari road (₹13.65 crore)

Parel–Chamba–Banikhet road (₹11.53 crore)

Luddu–Gharmaari road (₹6.85 crore)

Sarahan–Raan road (₹5.78 crore)

Bhanera–Devidehra–Rathiyar–Mankot road (₹5.68 crore)

Box girder bridge over Ravi river at Kariya–Bhariya–Kothi road (₹4.61 crore)

Foundation stones were also laid for significant projects, including:

Vehicle parking facility at Bhagat, Chamba (Phase‑1) valued at ₹25 crore

Village link roads at various locations including Drabla (₹12.59 crore), Sanohta (₹5.29 crore), Sach–Fatehpur (₹6.47 crore), and others.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister laid the foundation for a District Drug Store and Vaccination Depot at the Leprosy Hospital complex in Sarol, which will be constructed at a cost of ₹3.72 crore.