Hamirpur: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stones for two key projects in Dhaneta, allocating a budget of Rs. 7.60 crore for the B-Block of Government Degree College and Rs. 2.29 crore for the Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) building. He also inaugurated the Jansuh lift drinking water scheme in the Nadaun assembly constituency.
Addressing the public, CM Sukhu announced a Rs. 25 crore provision for Dhaneta College and revealed plans for an indoor stadium in Kharidi, Nadaun.
Despite the economic challenges inherited from the previous government, he highlighted a 20% improvement in Himachal Pradesh's financial health within a year, he said.
The Chief Minister emphasized the state's resilience during unprecedented monsoon disasters, impacting 16 thousand families.
Despite challenges, the government increased compensation without receiving a special relief package from the Center.
Sukhu outlined achievements, including settling over 65,000 revenue cases in Lok Adalats, restoring old pensions, introducing English medium in government schools, and raising women's reservation in police recruitment to 30 percent.
He announced upcoming initiatives such as 20,000 government department recruitments, a startup scheme, and a historic increase in milk purchase prices. The first phase of the Rs. 680 crore Rajiv Gandhi Self-Employment Start-up Scheme was launched, providing subsidies for e-taxi purchases and supporting solar energy projects.
Under the 'Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar' program, the Chief Minister addressed public concerns in Mansai and Sadoh, providing quick instructions for resolution.
The government is set to introduce a scheme covering the entire education expenses of widows' and single women's children in the next budget.
