Rs 446 lakhs for Dangs development

Speaking on the occasion, Patel, who is also Tribal Development Minister, said new pipelines will be laid in Ahwa to supply water from Kelwa Bhisia dam at an estimated cost of Rs 45 lakh. Among other works that will be taken up include repair of five roads and two national highways at a cost Rs 95.5 lakh. The State government has earmarked Rs 80 lakh for building eight new check dams at an estimated cost of Rs 28.5 lakh, besides providing generator sets to nine village schools.

Also, Rs 55 lakh have allocated for setting up primary health centres, mobile dispensaries and constructing primary school buildings. Besides, Rs 50 lakh has been earmarked for development and conservation of forests, Rs 8 lakh for construction of a Bhavan for cultural activities, Rs 25 lakh for bridges and roads, Rs 10 lakh for water reservoir, Rs 6 lakh for veterinary hospital, and Rs 15 lakh for mobile dispensaries.