Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the newly constructed Samridhi Bhawan at Dharamshala in Kangra district, built at a cost of Rs. 24.47 crore. The new facility is expected to significantly improve the working environment while providing modern and convenient public services to the people of the area.
The building has been designed in compliance with Earthquake Zone-5 standards, ensuring enhanced safety and structural resilience with a total built-up area of 2,511 square metres. The basements offer parking space for 80 vehicles, with designated areas earmarked for both staff and the general public.
Having state-of-the-art facilities, the building houses fire alarm system, 50 KW solar power plant, rainwater harvesting tanks, a 30,000-litre water storage system etc. The Chief Minister emphasized the significance of Samridhi Bhawan as a modern hub for administrative efficiency, citizen services and sustainable governance. He said that the building, strategically located, will not only streamline operations for Dharamshala, but also serve as a model for urban infrastructure projects across the State.
MLA Suresh Kumar, former MP Viplove Thakur, Mayor MC, Dharamshala Neenu Sharma, Congress leader Devender Jaggi, Chairman HP Wool Federation Manoj Thakur, Chairman APMC Kangra Nishu Mongra and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.