Shimla, Feb. 1 -- Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed all departments to complete pending development works in rural areas within the next three months, while reviewing the progress of various sectoral schemes sanctioned across the state.

During the review meeting, it emerged that several works, despite having approved funds, were either yet to begin or were progressing at a very slow pace. These included projects under the Backward Area Sub Plan, MPLAD, Vidhayak Kshetra Vikas Nidhi Yojana, Local Area Development Fund, Mukhya Mantri Gram Path Yojana and other MLA-funded schemes.

Expressing concern, the CM said many small but essential works-such as installation of hand pumps, construction of footpaths, dr...