Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today laid the foundation stone of various developmental projects in Bassi and Mussarani Gram Panchayats of Seraj Vidhan Sabha constituency of Mandi district. He laid the foundation stone for the beautification of Dharotdhar helipad at a cost of Rs. 1.68 crore and Veterinary Dispensary Bassi to be constructed at a cost of Rs. 22 lakh. He also inaugurated Primary Health Center in Gram Panchayat Bassi.
While addressing a public meeting at Dharotdhar and Bassi, the Chief Minister said that there was lack of basic facilities in the Seraj assembly constituency, in the past but with the cooperation of the people for the last 25 years, roads, education, health and other basic facilities were strengthened in the area. He said that Seraj assembly constituency has got an opportunity to lead the state, which was a matter of pride for every resident of the area.
He said that the State Government has accelerated the pace of development in the State during last five years and there was no dearth of funds for development works. He said that development was a continuous process and in the future also, development works would be taken forward at a fast pace.
Chief Minister said that assembly elections were going to be held soon in the state. He said that the people of Seraj region would play an important role in achieving the mission repeat target of the government. He called upon the people to ensure the historic victory of BJP in the upcoming assembly elections.
On the demand of the local Gram Panchayat, the Chief Minister announced to provide Rs. 1.50 crore for the construction of Primary Health Center Bassi and Rs. 50 lakh for the construction of building of Government Senior Secondary School Bassi. He also announced construction of inspection hut of Forest Department in Bassi and to start bus service on Mandi-Janjehli via Bassi route.
He said that as soon as the forest clearance was received, sufficient funds would also be made available for the construction of Bahwa-Khudla-Khoon-Trambli road. He also announced to provide Rs. 3 lakh for the construction of Yuvak Mandal Bhawan Bassi and Rs. 3 lakh for the construction of community hall Bhalot.
Chief Minister also announced upgradation of Primary School Daran to Middle School and opening of Sub Health Center in newly created Gram Panchayat Gudahar. He announced to give Rs. 2 lakh each to Tikkar Dhar and Bata Ser Mahila Mandals. He also announced to provide Rs 15,000 each to Tikkar Dhar and Bata Ser Mahila Mandals for presenting colourful cultural programme.
He directed the officers to complete the process for declaring the old building of Primary School Bassi as unsafe so that a new building could be constructed. He also announced to construct a community hall at Dharotdhar.Earlier, the Chief Minister was accorded a warm welcome by the local people on his arrival at Dharotdhar and Bassi.
Chairperson Himachal Pradesh State Red Cross Society, Hospital Welfare Section Dr. Sadhna Thakur, BJP State Executive Member Gulzari Lal, Zila Parishad Member Rajni Thakur, former Zila Parishad Members Kishore Kumar, Bharti Sharma, Panchayat Samiti Member Geeta, Dewan Thakur, Chaman Thakur, Pradhan Gram Panchayat Bassi Sapna Rani, Pradhan Gram Panchayat Mussarani Hem Raj, Deputy Commissioner, Arindam Chaudhary, Superintendent of Police Shalini Agnihotri and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.