Navsari (Gujarat), Nov 3 (PTI) Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Tuesday laid foundation stones for 49 development projects worth Rs 190.62 crore in Navsari district, focusing on improving road connectivity, infrastructure and educational facilities in tribal areas.
“Development projects worth Rs 190.62 crore have been launched in the Vansda region, covering roads, drainage, causeways and other essential infrastructure facilities.
“These projects are not merely construction activities but are connected with the hopes and aspirations of thousands of families, benefit farmers, students and ordinary citizens,” Sanghavi was quoted as saying in a release.
He said Bhagwan Birsa Munda taluka-level Libraries would be established in tribal areas,
including in Chikli, Khergam and Vansda, which will facilitate tribal boys and girls in studying and preparing for competitive examinations.
Sanghavi said the government was continuously working to encourage young people from tribal communities to excel in sports.
The foundation stone was laid for the resurfacing of the Vansda–Vansiyatalav–Boriyach–Khata–Amba–Kandha road at a cost of Rs 11.30 crore, according to the release.
Five road development projects in Vansda, Chikhli and Khergam talukas, worth Rs 55.23 crore, were inaugurated along with seven road development projects in Vansda Taluka, worth Rs 59.65 crore, it said.
Other projects worth Rs 47.92 crore include non-plan roads, causeways and bridges in various villages of Vansda Taluka, the release noted. PTI KVM NSK
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