Reaffirming the State Government’s unwavering commitment to building a green, self-reliant and prosperous Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while addressing a massive public gathering today at Baga Sarahan in Nirmand Sub-Division of Kullu district today. He said that the Government was making all out efforts to establish new milestones in development particularly in rural areas of the State.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister dedicated and laid foundation stones of 21 development projects worth Rs. 81.30 crore for the people of the Anni Assembly Constituency. These included road infrastructure, drinking water schemes, irrigation projects, health, education, tourism, renewable energy, and community infrastructure development etc.
The Chief Minister inaugurated key road projects, including the up-gradation of the Nishani–Paali-Parantla road constructed at a cost of Rs. 13.35 crore, Koyal–Bashla link road constructed at a cost of Rs. 9.51 crore, Katar–Khadvi road completed with an outlay of Rs. 4.24 crore, and Wazir Bawdi–Thachwa road completed with an outlay of Rs. 6.17 crore. He also dedicated Rs. 6.28 crore Nature Interpretation and Service Centre developed at Jalori Jot, a famous tourist destination, Rs. 74 lakh 10 kW solar charging station near Bashleu Jot, and repair work on the bridal path from Baga Sarahan to Bashleu Jot.
Further strengthening water supply infrastructure in the region, the Chief Minister inaugurated various water schemes, including the Rs. 2.31 crore lift drinking water scheme for villages like NishAnni, Kuikod, Daged, Togi, and Grahna, Rs. 2.62 crore Koyal Kuhal irrigation scheme, Rs. 2.03 crore augmentation of water supply to Samoh, Jaged, Gaura, and Gwal panchayat, Rs. 88.77 lakh re-organization of the Tandi-Kafta drinking water scheme, Rs. 1.77 crore augmentation of the Khun Bandal and Kohila Kamand lift water schemes, and the Rs. 1.59 crore scheme for extraction of an additional source for Aweri village.
Community infrastructure also received a boost with the inauguration of Community centres constructed under the Panchayati Raj Department in various panchayats including, Rs. 48.73 lakh for Poshna community centre, Rs. 44.61 lakh for Bakkhan Community centre, Rs. 32.30 lakh for Jagatkhana, Rs. 44.84 lakh for Shishvi, and Rs. 33.31 for Koti community centres totaling rupees two crore in all.
He also laid the foundation stone of two major water supply projects including Rs. 9.09 crore lift drinking water scheme from Kurpan Khad for Ghatu-Gamog and Shilli Gram Panchayats, and Rs. 9.50 crore drinking water project under AMRUT 2.0 for Nirmand Nagar Panchayat.
The Chief Minister also inaugurated the newly constructed Primary Health Centre building and staff quarters at Khanag, completed at a cost of Rs. 1.55 crore, and the Rs. 7.18 crore building of the ITI at Dalash. Making key announcements during his address, the Chief Minister declared the opening of a Day Boarding School in Anni Assembly Constituency and assured that a CBSE-affiliated school would also be established soon.
He also announced a 50 percent subsidy on e-carts for local youth and committed to developing a bridal path from Jalori Jot to Raghupur Garh and Sareulsar. He announced rupees one crore for conducting a survey of the Baga Sarahan to Bathad road, announced Anni to be made Nagar Panchayat, and one crore for development of lake in Sarahan.
Additionally, the Chief Minister also announced to provide rupees one lakh each to Mahila Mandals present on the occasion and rupees one lakh for setting up Nature Park in Baga Sarahan. On the occasion, the Chief Minister also distributed assistance under the State Government’s flagship welfare schemes. Women beneficiaries received financial assistance under the Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana, while beneficiaries of schemes such as the Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sukh Ashray Yojana, Mukhyamantri Shagun Yojana, Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana and Beti Hai Anmol Yojana were also provided incentive amount.
Earlier, MLAs Sunder Singh Thakur, and Lokender Kumar also addressed the gathering and lauded the Chief Minister’s leadership and vision for a progressive Himachal. Zila Parishad Chairperson Pankaj Parmar and local residents extended a warm welcome to the Chief Minister. Panchayat heads, Congress workers, Youth Congress members, and women’s organizations also felicitated him.
Milkfed Chairman Buddhi Singh Thakur expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for the development bonanza provided to the region and urged him to consider fulfilling other pending local demands. On the sidelines of the event, various departments organized exhibitions to raise public awareness, and the Health and AYUSH Departments held medical camps for the local community.
Present on the occasion were MLA Bhuwaneshwar Gaur, Mayor Shimla Surinder Chauhan, APMC Chairman Ram Singh Mian, former MLA Kishori Lal Sagar, Zila Parishad Chairman Pankaj Parmar, local leaders, public representatives, Mahila Mandals, Youth Groups including other dignitaries.