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Himachal CM inaugurates, lays foundation stones of 25 projects worth Rs 206 crore in Kullu district

Shimla, Oct 26 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of 25 developmental projects worth Rs 206 crore in Kullu district, reiterating the state government's commitment to balanced regional development and strengthening the rural economy. Addressing a public meeting at Bajaura, Sukhu said the government was focusing on enhancing rural incomes and making villages and households self-reliant.
He said equitable development across all regions of Himachal Pradesh remained a key objective of the government.
Highlighting measures to improve farmers' and cattle rearers' incomes, the Chief Minister said the procurement price of cow milk had been increased from Rs 32 per litre to Rs 61 per litre, while the minimum support price for buffalo milk had been raised to Rs 71 per litre.
He said these measures were aimed at ensuring better returns for cattle rearers and strengthening the financial position of rural households.
Sukhu said the government was also taking steps to provide remunerative prices to farmers and horticulturists by facilitating access to markets across the country and extending assistance to help them reach international markets.
He stated that the export of 113 metric tonnes of Sindoori pomegranates produced in Kullu district to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, describing it as an achievement in expanding market access for local horticultural produce.
The Chief Minister also said the procurement price of apples under the Market Intervention Scheme had recently been increased by Re 1 per kilogram, from Rs 12 to Rs 13 per kilogram, to provide better returns to growers.
Referring to the Kishau Dam Project, Sukhu said the state government had secured a major victory in protecting Himachal Pradesh's interests.
Following the construction of the project, the state was expected to receive annual benefits of around Rs 1,200 crore to Rs 1,500 crore, he added.
The Chief Minister congratulated the people of the region on the inauguration and foundation-stone laying of the development projects. Later, a delegation from Tandi village met Sukhu and expressed gratitude for various development works undertaken in the area.
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