CM visits fire hit 36 families of Malana, World's oldest surviving democracy
Chief Minister Jai Ram visited Malana, the oldest surviving democracy in the world, which has famed among foreigners as the infamous Hashish haven in the Himalaya. He announced Rs 1.50 lakh each under Mukhya Mantri Awas Yojna to the 36 families of the fire-hit villagers in historic Malana village in Kullu district. The fire had gutted many houses in the village last October affecting 36 families.
Trekking on foot to the village from the road head across the Malana Khad, Thakur was the first Chief Minister who visited Malana. Malana has famed among foreigners as a “High Hash Spot” because of its high quality hashish- Malana cream.
Malana villagers have opposed construction of the road link to the village on the ground that their lord of and land, Jamlu Devta forbids entry of outsiders to the village as that would amount to polluting the purity of the land,
Chief Minister announced Rs one crore for construction of alternative road to Malana. He directed the PWD authorities to complete the road work within six months to facilitate the people of the area. The road will not only give boost to tourism development in the area but also ensure development of the village, he adds.
He also urged the people of the area to preserve their rich cultural heritage and also motivate the younger generation to be proud of their culture.
Chief Minister also announced that Rs 40,000 each would be provided to the affected families under MNREGA. He also announced Rs. 25,000 each to the families whose houses were completely gutted in this fire incident and Rs. 10,000 each from his discretionary fund to those families whose houses were partially gutted on October last.
Jai Ram Thakur said Forest Corporation would also provide seven cubic meters TD to the affected families for construction of houses. He said that fuel wood would also be provided to the affected families.
He also announced opening of Health Sub Centre at Malana saying medical staff would be provided in this institution at the earliest. He also announced upgradation of Government High School, Malana to Government Senior Secondary School.
He said that irrigation facilities would also be made available in Jari village under JICA and tapped water would be provided under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Chief Minister announced rupees two lakh for Kitchen Set for Mata Renuka temple and also Rs. 25,000 from his discretionary fund to trekker Indra Devi of the village for crossing Pin Valley.
He said that the ground near the Jamlu Devta complex would also be maintained and developed as all the religious functions are held in this ground.
Education Minister Govind Singh Thakur and MLA Banjar Surender Shourie also spoke on the occasion and thanked the Chief Minister for being the first Chief Minister of the State to visit the landlocked village.
Brig. Khushal Thakur presented vote of thanks.Former MP Maheshwar Singh, BJP District President Bhim Sen, Local Pradhan Raju Ram, Deputy Commissioner Ashutosh Garg, Superintendent of Police Gurdev Sharma were also present on the occasion.
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