He directed officials from the Public Works Department (PWD) and the BRO to coordinate for the swift execution of ongoing works to maximise benefits for both the residents of the border areas and the military forces.Sukhu also stated that he would raise the demand for establishing a Himachal Scouts Battalion during his upcoming visit to New Delhi.“The specialised force, composed predominantly of local youth well-versed with the terrain and conditions, will significantly enhance the operational readiness along the border areas of the State,” he said.The Chief Minister reiterated the importance of developing the Rangreek airport and also discussed multiple ongoing road projects in the region. He assured the BRO of full government support for their execution.“The Nithalthach-Harshil road project shall be declared as a strategically important project and executed on priority. This will ensure connectivity between Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, leading to a boost in tourism and trade,” he said.He instructed the BRO to expedite work on the Sansari-Killar-Thirot-Tandi road project to provide better connectivity to the region. “Thirty-five percent of the work on this project has already been completed, and BRO should speed up the project to make it operational early,” he added.Sukhu also urged Army officers to purchase natural farming produce such as barley, wheat, and maize from the Himachal Pradesh Marketing Board, in addition to milk.He said, “The State Government is promoting natural farming in the State. We are offering MSP to naturally grown produce, which will bolster the local economy.”General Officer Commanding Uttar Bharat Area, Lieutenant General G.D. Mishra, informed the Chief Minister that the Army would establish an apple processing plant in the region. He also said the Army would organise a medical camp for cataract surgeries in June this year to benefit people living in border areas.
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