Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) [India]Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced to develop the Gasota Mahadev Temple with a view to increase religious tourism in the state.
Addressing a huge public meeting organized at Gandhi Chowk in Hamirpur, Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government will take concrete and meaningful steps for the all-round development of Hamirpur district.
He said that Dr. Radhakrishnan Medical College, Hamirpur would be provided with world class technology medical equipment so that better facilities could be provided to the people of the area.
He said that after the completion of this college, people would not have to go to AIIMS Tanda, Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Shimla and other private hospitals for treatment. He also announced the opening of Nursing College in the Medical College.
The Chief Minister said that a provision of adequate funds will be made in the budget for the construction of a new bus stand in Hamirpur. He also announced the opening of an indoor stadium with modern facilities at Hamirpur. He said that the Gasota Mahadev temple would be developed from the point of view of religious tourism and possibilities would be explored to open a veterinary college in Taal.
Sukhu said that the state government was taking effective steps to make Himachal the most developed state of the country and several ambitious schemes and programs were being implemented.
He said that in the very first meeting of the cabinet, the present government restored the old pension fulfilling the demand of 1.36 lakh employees of the state. The process of giving Rs 1500 per month to women has also started. The Chief Minister said that we have fulfilled what we said. The state government will fulfill all its promises in a phased manner.
He said that a provision of one thousand crore rupees will be made to strengthen the rural economy. The government will buy cow milk from farmers at the rate of Rs 80 per liter and buffalo milk at Rs 100 per litre.
He said that he has not come to enjoy power, but has come to change the system and everyone’s cooperation is expected in this. The economic condition of Himachal Pradesh can be strengthened only by collective efforts.
The Chief Minister said that the people of the State were his family and the State Government was working day and night to take Himachal to new heights of development. He said that he has been associated with public service for more than 40 years and is well aware of the happiness and sorrows of the people.
He said that the government has been working for the upliftment of Dalits since the first day of its formation.
The age of taking care of orphans has been raised to 27 years and they will also be given four biswa (5400 square feet) of land to build a house. Along with this, the government will also bear the expenses of their higher education.
Earlier, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu garlanded the statue of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi.
On reaching the home district of Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, a huge crowd gathered in Hamirpur welcomed him. On this occasion, people of Hamirpur district and other areas raised slogans and showered flowers in support of the Chief Minister.
MLA Hamirpur Ashish Sharma welcomed Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu and presented him a memento. He said that the people of the state are with the government to fulfill the resolve of the Chief Minister to change the system.
MLA of Bhoranj assembly constituency Suresh Kumar said that Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is a new ray of hope for the development of the state. He said that the State Government was working with a commitment to provide transparent, fair and accountable administration.
Indra Dutt Lakhanpal, MLA of Barsar assembly constituency, said that Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu’s life is an example of struggle and public service. The Chief Minister interacts directly with the general public and ensures that their problems are resolved on the spot. He welcomed the decision of the state government to promote electric vehicles.
Political Advisor to Chief Minister Sunil Sharma and Chairman Kangra Cooperative Bank Kuldeep Singh Pathania also spoke on the occasion.
Former MLA Anita Verma, Manjit Dogra, Congress leader Prem Kaushal, Pushpinder Verma, Rajendra Jar, Deputy Commissioner Devshweta Banik, Superintendent of Police Aakriti Sharma, office bearers of the organization and a large number of people were present on the occasion. (ANI)
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