During visit to the Doon assembly constituency. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced several initiatives for the people. He declared the opening of the Block Medical Officer (BMO) office and Patwar Circle at Jharmajri. Along with a Sub Divisional Magistrate Office at Baddi. Additionally, the Chief Minister directed authorities to prepare the DPR of Baddi bus stand. Sukhu’s eco-friendly initiatives
Condemnation of previous government’s financial mismanagement (Sukhu’s eco-friendly initiatives)
The Chief Minister criticized the previous BJP government for mismanaging the state’s finances, leaving every person in the state with a debt of Rs. 92,840. Moreover, he stated that the present government had to take a loan of Rs. 6000 crore to repay the liabilities taken by the previous government. However, he assured the public that his government is working towards bringing the state’s economy back on track by taking prudent financial decisions.
Efforts to mobilize resources for public welfare schemes
The present government is working towards resource mobilization to fund various public welfare schemes. The state government has imposed a water cess on hydropower projects, which will improve the fiscal health of the state. Additionally, the auctioning of liquor vends has resulted in a 40 percent increase in revenue. The government has also started the Mukhyamantri Sukhashray Yojna for 6000 orphan children in the state, providing them with the entire expense of higher education, pocket money, and an annual exposure visit.
Initiatives for self-employment and strengthening rural economy (Sukhu’s eco-friendly initiatives)
To provide self-employment avenues to the youth of the state. Additionally, the government is providing a 40 percent subsidy on setting up solar power projects from 250 KW to 2 MW. The government also plans to provide a 50 percent subsidy for the purchase of e-trucks, e-buses, e-taxis, and e-goods carriers. Moreover, a provision has been made in the budget to provide financial assistance of Rs. 1.5 lakh to ‘Ekal Nari’ for constructing a house. The government has also made provisions in the budget to strengthen the rural economy.
New investment policy and measures to tackle drug menace
A new investment policy is in the works to promote industries, benefitting industrialists and the people of the state. Moreover, the government is making sincere efforts to tackle the drug menace. Thus, requested the Union Home Minister Amit Shah to enact a strict law to combat this menace.
Inauguration of developmental projects
The Chief Minister inaugurated five developmental projects worth Rs. 22.30 crore in the Doon assembly constituency. Among these projects was a bridge over Gamber khad on Baniya Devi-Bughar road at Bughar. Which will prove to be a boon for the people of Arki, Doon, and Kasauli assembly segments.
Chief Minister inaugurates developmental projects in Baddi area
On Tuesday, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated various developmental projects in the Baddi area of Solan district. The CM laid the foundation stone of a 180-meter long double-lane bridge over Sirsa Khad and a cycle track on Sun-city Road in Baddi.
Inauguration of Women Police Station
The Chief Minister also inaugurated the Women Police Station in Kalyanpur, constructed at a cost of Rs. 3.33 crore. This is a significant step towards ensuring the safety of women in the area. Upon his arrival at Kunihar helipad in Arki assembly segment. A large number of people from Arki, Doon, and Kasauli assembly constituencies welcomed Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
Congress Government’s Focus on Development
Welcoming the Chief Minister at Baddi, Chief Parliamentary Secretary Chaudhary Ram Kumar expressed gratitude towards the Congress Government for their continuous focus on the development of the state. Although, he thanked the CM for opening various offices in the area, including the SDM Office and BMO in Baddi.
Presence of Senior Congress Leaders
Several senior Congress leaders, including Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. (Col) Dhani Ram Shandil, PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh, and Chief Parliamentary Secretaries Ram Kumar Chaudhary and Sanjay Awasthi, were present on the occasion. MLAs Vinod Sultanpuri, Suresh Kumar, and K.L. Thakur, Chairman Zila Parishad Solan Ramesh Thakur, Vice-Chairman HP Small Saving Board Prakash Karad, and DCC President Solan Shiv Kumar were also present.
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