New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved financial sanctions totalling about Rs.190 crore for development and construction projects across the state, including a 12 MW hydropower project, road upgrades, tourism infrastructure and police vehicles.

The largest allocation is Rs.159.60 crore for construction of the Tankul hydropower project in Pithoragarh through the Public Investment Board. The Chief Minister also approved Rs.4.75 crore for upgrading and expanding the tourist guest house at Chaukori.

Under the state plan, Rs.3.25 crore has been sanctioned for reconstruction and strengthening of the Saudi Lagga Kyari motor road in Jaunpur block of Dhanaulti. Another Rs.4.23 crore has been approved fo...