Shimla, Oct. 15 -- Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has assured that a survey will be conducted and a detailed project report (DPR) will be prepared for the construction of a tunnel beneath Kunzum Pass. He said that the state would spend Rs.500 crore on Spiti's development in the coming years.

Addressing a public meeting in Kaza during his two-day visit to Spiti valley on Wednesday, the CM said the state government was making efforts to construct the tunnel, which would provide better road connectivity throughout the year to local residents and tourists.

The CM said that Spiti valley would be declared a natural farming area and said that the possibility of opening a college in Kaza would be explored. In addition, g...