CM announces channelisation of Chainth khud in Bhoranj

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Press Trust of India Shimla
Last Updated : Feb 19 2016 | 10:22 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh today announced that the 12 km stretch of Chainth Khud in Bhoranj area of Hamirpur district would be channelised to give relief to farmers from flash floods during monsoons.
Addressing a public meeting at Bhareri in Hamirpur, he said there was a demand from the people for channelising the khud and if required, the government would release more funds for it.
He said that to provide opportunities of self-employment to unemployed youth by improving their skills the state government had started Rs. 500 crore Skill Development Allowance Scheme under which an allowance of Rs.1000 per month is being provided to unemployed youth and Rs. 1500 to youth with special abilities.
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First Published: Feb 19 2016 | 10:22 PM IST

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