Security of the Nation was most important

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5 Dariya News (Vijyender  Sharma)

Shimla , 29 Jan 2013

Virbhadra Singh, Chief Minister said that security of the Nation was most important and development and progress of nation and States was possible only if country was safe. He was talking to media persons here today. He said that Annadale ground of Shimla was not only important from defence point of view but also for immediate relief measures in  case of  any natural disaster. He said that State Government had decided to keep the Annadale ground  with Indian Army in the national interest. Replying to a question, Chief Minister said that  this year heavy snowfall had witnessed after two decades which had disrupted the normal life. He said that all  blocked main roads had been restored  in the State and directions had been given to expedite the work of clearing other blocked roads. He said that new poles were being installed to replace damaged poles besides laying  new cables. Shri Virbhadra Singh said that draft for starting mono rail facility in Shimla had been formulated which would help in regulating the traffic in the State capital. State Government had taken up the matter of restoring industrial package with Central Government so that new industries could be set up in the State thereby providing employment opportunities to the youth. Answering to another question, Shri Virbhadra Singh said that he had taken up the matter of railway line network expansion in the State with Union Minister for Railways.