Dehradun, Sept. 19 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday approved financial sanctions worth Rs 127 crore for various development projects, the Chief Minister's office (CMO) said in a press release.

Under the Urban Development Department, an approval of Rs 13 crore has been granted for the construction of Devbhoomi Rajat Jayanti Parks in 12 urban bodies across the state.

Additionally, the Chief Minister has sanctioned Rs 93 lakh for the procurement of equipment, chemicals, and consumables required by the Forensic Science Laboratory, Dehradun. This will facilitate DNA sampling, profiling, and identification of victims who lost their lives in the recent disaster at Dharali village, Uttarkashi.

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