Dehradun, Aug. 6 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved financial sanctions worth a total of Rs 1,967 crore for strengthening urban infrastructure and implementing GIS-based drainage projects across the state.

The Chief Minister has approved the release of Rs 1,960 crore for 15 GIS-based drainage projects to be implemented in various districts of Uttarakhand, according to a release.

He has also sanctioned Rs 6.82 crore for a flood protection project to safeguard Khet Kheda village, located on the right bank of the Sharda River in Tanakpur, Champawat district.

In addition, the Chief Minister has approved the release of the first instalment of Rs 42.12 lakh, against the total project cost of Rs 70.21 lakh, for the...