Himachal Pradesh Government

CM presides over State level function Naari Ko Naman at Dharamshala
  Announces filling up of 265 posts of motor mechanics, electricians and other categories in HRTC

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while presiding over the State level function Naari Ko Naman held at Dharamshala in Kangra district today, launched 50 percent concession on bus fare scheme to women passengers in HRTC buses and announced reducing the minimum fare in HRTC buses from existing Rs. 7 to Rs. 5, filling up of 25 posts of women drivers for Ride With Pride Taxis of HRTC. He also announced filling up of 265 posts of motor mechanics, electricians and other categories in HRTC. He said that the matter of providing additional funds of Rs. 30 crore for HRTC would be taken up with the Finance Department.

Chief Minister said that today was an historic day for the people of the State as the State Government has launched Naari Ko Naman scheme to provide 50 percent concession in the fare of Himachal Road Transport Corporation buses to women passengers. This concession on bus fares to women is not a political move, rather it is a small step towards our resolve to strengthen women power, he added.

Jai Ram Thakur said that this scheme would prove helpful in making women self-reliant and would give a new impetus to the progress of the women of the State. He said that the State Government would spend about Rs. 60 crore annually on the scheme since as per an estimate as many as 1.25 lakh women, travel in the HRTC buses daily. He said that the scheme would also give momentum to the initiative of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi Beti Bachao - Beti Padhao campaign as girl students of schools and colleges, who commute daily by buses would be immensely benefitted.

Chief Minister said that women constitute fifty percent of our total population and one cannot even imagine development without active participation and overall development of the women. He said that with this objective in mind, the present State Government decided to provide 50 percent concession of bus fare in HRTC buses. He said that it was unfortunate that a young opposition MLA immediately after this historic decision went live on social media and alleged that the present State Government was making the people of the State habitual of freebees. The people of the State would give befitting reply to these leaders in the coming elections, he added.

Jai Ram Thakur said that it was during his tenure as Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister that 50 percent reservation was provided to women in Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies in 2010 with an aim to ensure participation of women in the process of development. He said that over 58 percent seats were won by the women in those elections and today this percentage has gone upto 60. He said that Mukhya Mantri Grihini Suvidha Yojna was started in the State to cover the left-out beneficiaries of Ujjawala Yojna. He said that 3.32 lakh gas connections were provided to women free of cost in the State under this scheme.    He said that Mukhya Mantri Shagun Yojana was started for daughters of BPL families, under which financial assistance of Rs. 31,000 were being provided during the marriage of daughters of BPL families. Over Rs. 17 crore have been provided under this scheme to benefit 5308 daughters of the State, he added.

Chief Minister said that the State Government was sensitive to provide a fear-free environment in the State to women of the State and started the Gudiya Helpline to provide security to women. He said that under Beti Hai Anmol Yojna, Rs. 21,000 were being deposited in the name of two daughters of BPL family. He said that an additional amount of Rs. 25,000 Revolving Fund has been provided to all the women self-help groups associated with the village organization. The Government has started Mukhya Mantri Swavalamban Yojna to make women empowered and self-reliant and subsidy upto 35 percent was being provided to them to start their own self-employment venture, he added.

Earlier, the Chief Minister provided concessional tickets and flowers to the women commuters and flagged off the HRTC buses from bus stand Dharamshala.

CM also honoured women HRTC Driver Seema Thakur and also provided employment letters to two beneficiaries on compassionate ground on the occasion.

Chief Minister also interacted with women commuters of Mandi, Sirmour, Una, Chamba, Hamirpur, Shimla, Lahaul Spiti, Solan, Bilaspur, Kinnaur and Kullu districts virtually on the occasion.

Industries and Transport Minister Bikram Singh said that the State Government was trying to provide maximum electrical buses. He said that over 3500 youth were provided employment in the Transport Department itself during the last four and a half years. He urged the women to effectively disseminate the policies and programmes of the State Government so that BJP could again form Government in the State for continued pace of development.

State President BJP Mahila Morcha Rashim Dhar Sood thanked the Chief Minister for taking this historic decision to provide 50 percent concession of fare in HRTC buses to half of the population of the State. She also detailed several welfare schemes launched by the State Government for empowerment of women in the State.

Principal Secretary Transport R.D. Nazeem, while welcoming the Chief Minister said that this was a proud moment for the HRTC to provide 50 percent concession on fare to the women in State Transport buses. He said that HRTC has been known throughout the country for providing an effective, safe and comfortable journey to the commuters in and outside the State.

Managing Director Transport Sandeep Kumar presented a vote of thanks.

Speaker State Vidhan Sabha Vipin Singh Parmar, MLAs Vishal Neharia, Arjun Singh, Ravinder Dhiman, Arun Mehra, Hoshiyar Singh and Reeta Dhiman, Chairman Woolfed Trilok Kapoor, Deputy Commissioner Kangra Dr. Nipun Jindal, were present with the Chief Minister at Dharamshala, whereas, Jal Shakti Minister Mahender Singh Thakur, Urban Development Minister Suresh Bhardwaj, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Sarveen Chaudhary,  Tribal Development Minister Dr. Ram Lal Markanda, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Virender Kanwar, Education Minister Govind Singh Thakur, Health Minister Dr. Rajiv Saizal, Power Minister Sukhram Chaudhary, Forests Minister Rakesh Pathania, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rajinder Garg, Chief Whip Vikram Jaryal, MLAs and other leaders joined the event virtually from different district headquarters.

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CM presented with cheque of Rs. 11 lakh towards CM Relief Fund

A delegation of Himachal Pradesh Jal Shakti Vibhag Engineers Association called on Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at Oak Over, Shimla today and presented a cheque of Rs.11 lakh to him on behalf of the Association towards Chief Minister Relief Fund.

The Chief Minister thanked the association for this noble gesture.

Jal Shakti Minister Mahender Singh Thakur, Secretary Jal Shakti Department Vikas Labru, Engineer-in-Chief Sanjeev Kaul and Dharmendra Gill, President of Association Dr. S.K. Sharma, General Secretary Deepak Garg, Vice President Vivek Hajri, L.R. Sharma and Ravi Kant, other office bearers and members of the association were also present on this occasion.

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CM addresses delegation of Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that State Government has increased the wages of daily wagers by Rs. 50 per day during the current financial year which was the highest in itself. Chief Minister was addressing a delegation of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh that called on him at Oak Over Shimla today.

Chief Minister said that a meeting would be convened with the officers of the State Government and representatives of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh so that various issues could be redressed amicably. He said that all the demands of the Sangh would be considered sympathetically.

President of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh Madan Rana while thanking the Chief Minister for taking several initiatives for the welfare of the working class urged him for speedy redressal of certain issues of the Sangh.

General Secretary of the Sangh Yashpal Heta and other leaders of the Sangh were present on the occasion.

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CM inaugurates and lays foundation stone of 43 projects of Rs. 160 crore of Police Department

The State Government was committed towards modernizing and strengthening the Police force in the State to ensure professional and effective policing. This was stated by the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur after virtually performing inaugurations and foundation stones of 43 projects of Police Department worth about Rs. 160 crore for different parts of the State from Shimla today. Chief Minister also flagged off 20 new vehicles of Police Department for different Police Stations from Oak Over Shimla. Chief Minister also announced upgradation of Police Post Sanjauli to Police Station.

Chief Minister said that last year the State Government had provided 394 vehicles to the Police Department which include 151 vehicles provided by the State Budget, 135 scooty provided by the Government of India under Veerangna on Wheel and 108 motorcycle provided by Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur under CSR. He said that 20 additional vehicles flagged off today by him would ensure efficient mobility of the police force.

Jai Ram Thakur said that although the crime rate in the State was quite low still police force has always remained on toes to maintain peace and law and order in the State. He said that the vehicles provided to the police force today would also go a long way in checking drug peddling and other anti social activities.

Chief Minister said that the State Government has also announced creating of a separate Police District at Nurpur in Kangra district for effective policing and lessening the burden on Police District Kangra.

Chief Minister inaugurated Rs. 1.58 crore family quarters for Range Office SV&ACB at Police Line Dharamsala, Rs. 1.59 crore Police Station building at Dehra, Rs. 2.64 crore family quarters at Police Station Baijnath, Rs. 79 lakh family quarters at Police Station Kandaghat, Rs. 2.70 crore barracks at Police Line Solan, Rs. 22 lakh main entrance gate and sentry shelter at 5th IRBn Bassi, Rs. 1.73 crore family quarters at 5th IRBn Bassi, Rs. 27 lakh main entrance gate and security and reception room in 4th IRBn Jangal Beri, Rs. 72 lakh family quarters at Police Line Kaithu, Rs. 1.45 crore family quarters at Police Colony Nahan, Rs. 2.30 crore quarters at Police Station Renukaji at Dadahu, Rs. 65 lakh Type-V quarter for Commandant 6th IRBn Dhaula Kuan, Rs. 4.61 crore 20 Type-II quarters at 6th IRBn Dhaula-Kuan and Rs. 6.25 crore Police Station Sadar Bilaspur.

Jai Ram Thakur performed foundation stones of Rs. 3.90 crore quarters at Police Line Dharamsala, Rs. 51 lakh Type IV residence at Police Line Dharamsala, Rs. 2.88 crore Police Post building at Chadiyar, Rs. 1.92 crore Type-II quarters at Police Line Bilaspur, Rs. 2.39 crore Type-III quarters at Police Line Hamirpur, Rs. 1.42 crore Type II quarters at Police Line Solan, Rs. 1.88 crore SDPO Office cum residence at Darlaghat, Rs. 5 lakh garage for Jammer vehicle, Rs. 74 lakh Armory building at Police Line Kishanpur, Rs. 8.20 crore Police Station building at Barotiwala, Rs. 7.34 core Police Station building at Karsog, Rs. 12.69 crore Barack at Police Line Una, Rs. 6.66 crore Police Station Sadar building at Una, Rs. 6.66 crore Women Police Station building Una, Rs. 7.92 crore Police Station building at Bhunter, District, Rs. 38 lakh Park in Police Colony Kasumpti, Rs. 1.88 crore Gymnasium in Police Colony Kasumpti, Rs. 1.86 crore Type-III quarters for NGO's at Junga, Rs. 2.20 crore retaining wall etc. at Ashwani khad in 1st HPAP Junga, Rs. 12.69 crore barrack for 120 jawans capacity at Bangarh, Rs. 1.15 crore Health Centre at Bangarh, Rs. 4.54 crore Armory building at 2nd IRBn Skoh, Rs. 1.54 crore Type-II quarers at 3rd IRBn Pandoh, Rs. 2.63 crore Type IV quarters at 4th IRBn Jangal Beri, Rs. 1.35 crore Type-II quarters at 5th IRBn. Bassi, Rs. 9.26 crore barrack for 120 women police personnel at Bassi, Rs. 1.66 crore Type IV residence for officers at Dhaulakuan, Rs. 12.69 crore barrack for 129 persons at 6th IRBn Dhaulakuan and Rs. 6.20 crore Bn. Line Office Block at Dhaulakuan.

Director General of Police Sanjay Kundu welcomed the Chief Minister and thanked for performing inaugurations and foundation stones of projects of Police Department worth about Rs. 160 crore.

Urban Development Minister Suresh Bhardwaj, Vice Chairman H.P. Disaster Management Authority Randhir Sharma, Chairman Woolfed Trilok Kapur and Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Subhasish Panda were present at Shimla whereas Member of Parliament and State BJP President Suresh Kashyap, MP Indu Goswami, MLAs Subhash Thakur, Hoshiyar Singh, Reena Kashyap, Paramjeet Singh Pammi and other leaders joined the event virtually.

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CM dedicates Sardar Patel University Mandi
Inaugurates two blocks of Sardar Patel University of Rs. 16.18 crore

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur formally dedicated the second University of Himachal Pradesh at Mandi today by inaugurating two blocks of the University constructed by spending an amount of Rs. 16.18 crore. Over 141 government and private colleges of Mandi, Kangra, Chamba, Lahaul Spiti and Kullu districts have been included under this State University named Sardar Patel University, Mandi.

While addressing the inaugural ceremony at the auditorium of Dev Sadan Mandi, Chief Minister   announced that College and University teachers would be provided revised UGC scales and notification in this respect would be issued within a month. He said that this day would go down in the annals of the State as a golden moment that second Government State University has come into existence in the State after 52 years with an aim to enable the youth of the State to get higher education nearer to their area. He said that after the formation of Himachal Pradesh, the first State University was established in Shimla on 22 July 1970.

While urging the faculty and students of University to work diligently and with missionary zeal for the bright future of this institution, Chief Minister said that  this University has been named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India as a mark as of respect to his contribution in building a united India by integrating the princely states.  He said that a statue of Sardar Patel would be installed in the campus.

Jai Ram Thakur said that students coming from far flung areas of the State would be benefited by the establishment of a new University in Mandi since Mandi was situated in the middle of Himachal, students of five districts would now need not have to travel to Shimla for college-university related work. He said that having two universities would also increase PG seats and students would be able to take admission easily for higher education and the burden of Himachal Pradesh University Shimla would also be reduced.

While nostalgically remembering his college days, the Chief Minister said that Vallabh Government College, Mandi during the year 1986-87 had over 4000 students and even today it was biggest College of the State with over 6000 students. He said that whatever he has learnt during his college days, was helping him today to overcome different hurdles in life. He said that Rs. 27 crore has been spent on construction of Vallabh campus and it would be completed by September this year. He said that it was a proud moment for him that a former student of this College has today dedicated the second University of the State to the people of the State.  He said that appropriate land would be identified for setting up the campus of this University and till then classes would start from the existing campus from July this year.

Chief Minister said that although a small State, Himachal Pradesh has shown a way for several big States of the country in the field of education. He said that now the State Government was focusing on the quality of education. He said that students of Government schools had performed exceptionally well in the Board results.

Jai Ram Thakur said that the first phase of Shiv Dham was nearing completion and once completed this would become an added attraction for the tourists. He said that the Medical University at Mandi has also been established at Ner Chowk. He said that Greenfield Airport of Mandi would be taken in hand soon, which would be the biggest project for the district. He said that the company would be established soon with the Airport Authority of India and the process of land acquisition would be started soon. Municipal Corporation for Mandi was also the gift of the present State Government to the people of Mandi town, he added.

Earlier, the Chief Minister inspected work ongoing in the University campus. He directed the officers of executing agencies to ensure time-bound and quality construction of this ambitious project.

He also unveiled the inaugural plate and logo of Sardar Patel University, Mandi on the occasion.

Chief Minister was also felicitated by his batchmates of 1987 batch of Vallabh Degree College Mandi on the occasion.

Jal Shakti Minister Mahender Singh Thakur thanked the Chief Minister on behalf of the people of the State in general and Mandi in particular to set up a State University at Mandi. He said that the four and a half year tenure of the present State Government headed by the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has ensured development of every section of the society and every area of the State. He said that not even a single case of corruption has been reported in the State during this period, which vindicates the policy of zero tolerance of the State Government towards corruption.

Education Minister Govind Singh Thakur said that the State Government has accorded top priority to provide quality education to the student and Rs. 8412 crore have been earmarked for this vital sector during the current financial year. He said that the Sardar Patel University would prove a milestone for the students of the State.

Principal Secretary Education Dr Rajneesh said that the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has always remained considerate towards strengthening the education infrastructure in the State. He said that with quality education one can achieve the growth of ten per cent and the National Education Policy aims at achieving this objective. He said that multi-disciplinary courses would be available in this University to facilitate the students studying in this institution. He said that the first drone flying training school has been established at Shahpur in Kangra district and as many as 75 students have passed out from this school.

Vice Chancellor of Sardar Patel University, Mandi Prof. D.D. Sharma welcomed the Chief Minister and other dignitaries present on the occasion. While thanking the Chief Minister for setting up this University, he said that the Chief Minister has made the saying true that if one can dream it, he can achieve it. He expressed hope that the University in the times to come would emerge as one of the Premier Universities of the country.

MLAs Col. Inder Singh, Anil Sharma, Rakesh Jamwal, Vinod Kumar, Hira Lal, Jawahar Thakur, Inder Singh Gandhi and Prakash Rana, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. Anupama Singh, Deputy Commissioner Mandi Arindam Chaudhary, SP Shalini Agnihotri were present on the occasion among others.

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CM inaugurates and lays foundation stone of 21 development schemes of Rs. 117 crore

Announces upgradation of Sub Tehsil Bharari to Tehsil and new Sub-Division of Public Works Department in Kapahra

Sub Tehsil Bharari would be upgraded to tehsil besides opening of new sub-division of Public Works Department in Kapahra and PWD section in Bhaged. These announcements were made by the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while addressing a massive public meeting at Ghandalwin near Ladraur after performing inaugurations and foundation stones of 21 developmental schemes worth about Rs. 117 crore for Ghumarwin assembly constituency of Bilaspur district today.

Chief Minister also announced opening of Horticulture Research & Extension Center to promote Horticulture in hot area, opening of new section of Jal Shakti Department at Kapahada and Bhaged, upgradation of Government High Schools, Bhaged, Pantehada and Kallar to Government Senior Secondary Schools, starting of Medical classes in Government Senior Secondary School, Dadhol, commerce classes in Government Senior Secondary Schools Panoh, Kathlag, Chhat and Kot and science classes in Government Senior Secondary Schools Galiyan and Amarpur. He also announced upgradation of Government Primary School Sandyar to Government Middle School and Government Middle School Haritlyangar to Government High School.

Jai Ram Thkaur also announced Primary Health Centre Dadhol and Community Health Centre, Hatwar to 10 bedded health institution. He announced opening of veterinary dispensaries at Panyala (Kothi) and Paplah. He announced transferring of BEEO-I from Ghumarwin to Bharari. He said that two posts each of Lab Technician would be sanctioned for CHC Bharari and CHC Ghumarwin.

Chief Minister said that the present State Government has today completed four and a half year in office and all these years have remained dedicated towards the welfare and betterment of the poor and downtrodden. He said that despite the pandemic, the Government ensured that the pace of development goes uninterrupted. He also gave credit of this development to the cooperation and support of the people of the State. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has special attachment with the State and its people. Prime Minister chose historic Ridge Shimla for addressing the people of the country to mark completion of eight years in office of the NDA government at the Centre and Dharmashala for holding Chief Secretaries Conference, which shows his benevolence towards the people of the State, he added.

Jai Ram Thakur said that the State has succeeded in getting Rs 10000 crore central projects sanctioned for the State, besides the Centre has provided the State one AIIMS, four Medical Colleges and Medical Devices Park. He said that even than the opposition leaders were alleging that the Centre has done nothing for the State. He also accused the opposition leaders of using foul language against him, which shows their frustration. He said that the State Government has started several welfare schemes for the poor and vulnerable sections of the society during this period and the Congress leaders were saying that they would discontinue these schemes when they would come to power.

Chief Minister said that the people of all the four States of the country have once again reposed their faith in the BJP Governments and have completed rejected the Congress. The people of the State would also create a history by ensuring Mission Repeat in the State so that the pace of development goes uninterrupted, he added.

Earlier, the Chief Minister inaugurated Rs. 95 lakh Primary Health Centre Hatwar, Rs. 3.41 crore bridge over Drug khad on Bara Da Ghatt to Bum via Salaun road, Rs. 2.29 crore LWSS to PC habitation of GP Mundkhar and Talao Plasla in tehsil Ghumarwin, Rs. 1.09 crore additional rooms for GSSS (Girls) Ghumarwin, Rs.89 lakh GSSS Science Lab building at Hatwar, Rs. 66 lakh foot bridges on NH-103 near Civil Hospital Ghumarwin, Rs. 92 lakh retrofitting of LWSS to PC habitation of census village Mahrana, Bhagret, Makri, Salaon Upparl in Ghumarwin constituency to provide FHTC to left-out households under JJM, Rs. 5.02 crore retrofitting of LWSS Chhatt Himar in GP Kotlu Brahmana in Ghumarwin constituency, Rs.1.34 crore e-library on existing Library etc. at GDC Ghumarwin, Rs. 70 lakh Electrical Sub Division building of HPSEBL Bharari and Rs. 14 lakh two rooms in Government Middle School Ghandalwin. He also performed opening ceremony of Government Degree College at Ghandalwin.

Jai Ram Thakur laid foundation stones of Rs. 1.85 crore link road to village Bhagadban, Rs.3.89 crore building of H.P. Board of School Education at Ghumarwin, Rs. 12.34 crore augmentation of LWSS Kothi, Paniyala and GWSS Auhar, Rs. 8.27 crore augmentation of LWSS Diara and Lanjhta, Rs. 15.73 crore LIS Auhar, Palthian, Sepra, Bakroa, Paleh, Peharwin, Majhasu and adjoining area under JSV Division Ghumarwin, Rs. 3.61 crore Rain Water Harvesting structure across Seer khad for recharging various irrigation and water supply schemes, Rs. 20.96 crore augmentation of LWSS to MC Ghumarwin, Rs. 13.53 crore sewerage scheme to left out area of MC Ghumarwin and Rs. 19.03 crore drinking water supply scheme from Satluj river to Karloti, Kapahra and Fatoh area.

Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rajinder Garg, while welcoming the Chief Minister, said that Ghumarwin area has witnessed unparallelled development during the tenure of the present State Government. He said that this ‘Aabhar Rally’ was organized to thank the Chief Minister for always being considerate towards the developmental demands of the people of the constituency. He also thanked the Chief Minister for starting Degree College at Ghandalwin. He said that the college would prove a boon to over 25000 population of the area, besides over ten panchayats of neighbouring Bhoranj Vidhan Sabha area of Hamirpur district. He also detailed a few developmental demands of the area and urged.

Ghumarwin Mandal BJP President Suresh welcomed the Chief Minister and other dignitaries present on the occasion.

MLA Bhoranj and Deputy Chief Whip Kamlesh Kumari, MLA Sadar Subhash Thakur, MLA Jhandutta J.R. Katwal, Political Advisor to the Chief Minister Trilok Jamwal, Chairman HP Board of School Education Dr Suresh Soni, District BJP President Swatanter Sakhiyan, Bilaspur district Co-Incharge BJP Dr Seema Thakur, Swami Rajinder Giri were present on the occasion among others.

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