Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh today announced that Deha in Chopal constituency of Shimla district would be made Sub-Tehsil to facilitate the people of the area. He also announced Veterinary Dispensary for Deothi and Primary Health Center for Basha Dhar.He was addressing a public meeting at Deha in Chopal constituency today after inaugurating various developmental projects in Theog and Chopal area. Virbhadra Singh said that roads were the synonym to development and Chopal area which was considered backward earlier would be connected with massive road network in times to come and that was not far. He said that it was herculean task to carry out development works like construction of roads, lying of water pipes and electricity lines in the hilly areas as compared to plane areas but government was committed to ensure equal development of all areas of the State.
The Chief Minister said that he was happy to see that Himachal Pradesh was fast developing State and it was among one of the best States in the country. He added that along with ensuring social-economic development in the wave of modern technologies, we should not forget our traditions, languages and customs which signify our identity.He said that the State government was committed for opening new educational institutions in the far-flung areas. He said that in next one and half year the Government will open many new schools and colleges to give best education facility to the students at their door-steps.
Shri Virbhadra Singh stressed upon adopting the latest modern technologies so as to keep pace with fast changing world of present era. He said that there were more than 550 TV channels in the country in various languages and every one had access to internet and social media and the need of the hour was to update with these technologies.Taking a dig at “Achhe Din” of the BJP, the Chief Minister said that since the NDA had taken over the centre the prices of fuel, sugar and many consumable items have increased and rail fare hiked. He said it was due to social media wave that BJP got mandate in the Lok Sabha elections.
Earlier, Chief Minister inaugurated four kilometers Deha Dhar nullah road constructed at a cost of Rs. 8 lakh and 19 kilometers Pabas-Mashroh road constructed by spending Rs. 403.20 lakh. He also announced inaugurations of Thuth to Noli road constructed at a cost of Rs. 41.71 lakh, Bala to Kishor road constructed at a cost of Rs. 105.60 lakh and Shalowa to Tikkar road constructed at a cost of Rs. 92.17 lakh. He also announced inauguration of Science Block of GSSS Deha completed at a cost of Rs. 76.02 lakh. Local MLA, Shri Balbir Verma while welcoming the Chief Minister said that it was for the first time that eight panchayats were being connected with as many as 15 roads measuring 158 kms. He said that the speedy development of Ghoond and Balsan areas had been ensured during the Congress regime. He also raised the local demands with the Chief Minister.Chairman, H.P State Agriculture Marketing Board Shri Subhash Manglet also spoke on the occasion and thanked the Chief Minister for giving added priority for the development of Chopal constituency.Pradhan, Gram Panchayat, Bashadhar, Shri Mohan Chauhan welcomed the Chief Minister.