New Delhi, July 31 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved financial and administrative sanctions worth Rs.676 crore for infrastructure, utility and local governance projects across the state, with allocations spanning urban development, electricity, drinking water, higher education and local body grants.

According to the state government, the approvals are intended to improve public infrastructure and expedite implementation of key development initiatives while strengthening civic services in urban and rural areas.

The sanctioned amount covers projects related to solar lighting, LED street lighting systems, water supply, electricity distribution, educational infrastructure and fiscal support for district panchaya...