KULLU: Apart from appeasing all organizers of "local varieties of Kullu Dussehra, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announced 15 per cent enhancement in the Nazarana of deities of the Kullu valley and honorarium of Bajantris and 20 per cent increase in the ‘Doori Bhatta' (Distance Allowance) of deities coming from far-away places for Kullu Dussehra.
Chief Minister also announced that as per the demand of the Kardar Sangh, headed by Dot Ram, Rs. 1500 allowance would be provided for the deities visiting Kullu Dussehra and not getting Doori Bhatta (distance allowance).
He also announced increasing the grant for Haripur Dussehra from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 1.25 lakh, for Manikaran Dussehra from Rs.1 lakh to Rs. 1.25 lakh, for Vishishath Dussehra from Rs 75,000 to Rs 1 lakh.
He also announced that Rs. 50,000 would be provided for the celebration of Dussehra at Naggar.
Chief Minister said this year, the International Kullu Dussehra had become more historic, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the event on 5th of this month.
He said that the Prime Minister not only participated in the celebrations but also performed puja and took blessings of Lord Ragunath.
Chief Minister made a dig at Congress party claiming that the party has lost the faith of the people of the State and its future is bleak.
Chief Minister also released ‘Kullu Dussehra’ souvenir on the occasion.
He also honoured and gave away prizes to the winners of different events on the occasion.
He also provided mobile phones to the students under Srinivasa Ramanaujam Scheme.
Earlier, the Chief Minister inaugurated 10 developmental projects worth Rs. 38.25 crore and laid foundation stones of 21 projects worth Rs. 126.05 crore for Kullu district, which includes inauguration of Rs. 10.29 crore additional accommodation in Manali Circuit House and other projects.
Jai Ram Thakur laid foundation stones of Rs. 6.37 crore Lift Water Supply scheme for villages of Gram Panchayats Buin and Bashona, Rs. 3.10 crore sewerage connectivity to left out areas under MC Kullu, Rs. 8.50 crore upgradation of sewerage treatment plant Badah and others.
Education Minister Govind Thakur said Kullu district in particular had witnessed all round development during the last five years.
He said Chief Minister ensured that developmental works do not get affected and also ensured best care and treatment to the corona patients.
He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the International Kullu Dussehra this year. This shows the faith the Prime Minister has in the deities and ‘Dev Sanskriti’ of the State, Thakur added.
Kullu Congress MLA Sundar Thakur was conspicuous by his absence.
MLA Banjar Surender Shourie said that the under the leadership of Chief Minister during the last five years had witnessed unparalleled development in the State.
He said that Larji reservoir was gradually emerging as a water sports destination due to the efforts of the Chief Minister.
MLA Anni Kishori Lal Sagar, Former Member of Parliament Maheshwar Singh,
