DW BUREAU / Shimla

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone for a Rs 246 crore underground utility duct project here on Monday. The initiative aims to modernise the city's utility infrastructure, enhance urban aesthetics and improve public convenience, according to an

official statement.

The project involves the construction of an integrated underground utility duct network covering Chotta Shimla-Willy Park-Chaura Maidan, Lok Bhavan-Oakover and Sher-e-Punjab-CTO Chowk through Lower Bazar. Once completed, the project will facilitate systematic laying and maintenance of utility services, minimise frequent road-cutting activities and significantly improve the urban landscape of the state capital.

In the statement, Sukhu said the state government was committed to developing modern, sustainable and citizen-centric urban infrastructure. He said the underground utility duct system would enhance service delivery, reduce disruptions caused by maintenance work, and help make Shimla a more organised and efficient city.

(editor@dailyworld.in)