Himachal Pradesh Government

'Falahar Grahan Program’ organized at Raj Bhavan
On the auspicious occasion of Shri Durga Ashtami, 'Falahar Grahan' program was organized by Governor, Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhavan today.

Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Leader of Opposition, Jai Ram Thakur, Speaker, HP Vidhan Sabha, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, senior officers of the State Government and other prominent people were also present on the occasion.

The Governor and the Lady Governor, Janki Shukla also presented 'Flower Pots' to the guests on the occasion.

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CM wishes Mukesh Agnihotri a speedy recovery
Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today visited the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and enquired about his well-being. Sh. Agnihorti was hospitalized in IGMC Shimla, as he fell down near his home while taking a walk on Tuesday evening.

He was discharged from the hospital today.

The Chief Minister wished him a speedy recovery and recuperation to resume his daily routine.

Industries Minister, Harshwardhan Chauhan, Revenue Minister, Jagat Singh Negi, Education Minister, Rohit Thakur, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister, Anirudh Singh, Chief Parliamentary Secretaries, Kishori Lal and Mohan Lal Brakta, Political Advisor to Chief Minister Sunil Sharma and MLAs also accompanied the Chief Minister.

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Water Cess not to affect Punjab & Haryana: HP CM
CM discusses various bilateral matters with Punjab Counterpart

Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held a substantive discussion on various bilateral matters with his Punjab counterpart, Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh today.

While addressing a Joint press conference, Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that Himachal and Punjab have a common cultural heritage and share cordial relations since ages.

The Chief Minister said that besides water cess, he also held detailed discussions on hydropower projects in Himachal Pradesh including Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and Shanan Hydroelectric Project and various tourism projects. He said that some misconceptions regarding water cess were also resolved in today's meeting. The water cess levied by Himachal Pradesh would not be imposed on water but on hydropower projects operating within the state and both Punjab and Haryana will not suffer any loss due to this water cess, said the Chief Minister.

He said that a committee of Chief Secretary and Energy Secretary of Himachal Pradesh and equivalent officers of Punjab would be constituted to conduct a detailed discussion over various hydroelectric projects including water. This committee will straighten out the matters in a time-bound manner besides discussing the projects of Bhakra Beas Management Board, said the Chief Minister, besides will amicably solve the contentious issues if any.

Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that he also held a detailed discussion over the further implementation of Shanan project as the 99 years lease of the project is expiring in 2024. Apart from this we also discussed the ropeway between Shri Anandpur Sahib and Mata Naina Devi for facilitating the pilgrims.

Thakur Sukhvinder Singh invited the Sh. Mann to visit Himachal, which he gladly accepted.

Punjab, Chief Minister, said that the issue of religious tourism in Himachal Pradesh besides water cess and various other projects was discussed in detail during the meeting amicably. Himachal and Punjab would work together on various joint projects of religious tourism in future also, said Sh. Mann.

Wife of Punjab Chief Minister, Dr. Gurpreet Kaur, MLA Bhoranj, Suresh Kumar, Media Advisor, Naresh Chauhan, Advisor (IT), Gokul Butail, Principal Private Secretary, Vivek Bhatia and senior officers of Punjab Government were also present on the occasion.

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Water Cess will not affect Punjab & Haryana: HP CM
CM discusses various bilateral matters with Punjab Counterpart

Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held a substantive discussion on various bilateral matters with his Punjab counterpart, Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh today.

While addressing a Joint press conference, Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that Himachal and Punjab have a common cultural heritage and share cordial relations since ages.

The Chief Minister said that besides water cess, he also held detailed discussions on hydropower projects in Himachal Pradesh including Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and Shanan Hydroelectric Project and various tourism projects. He said that some misconceptions regarding water cess were also resolved in today's meeting. The water cess levied by Himachal Pradesh would not be imposed on water but on hydropower projects operating within the state and both Punjab and Haryana will not suffer any loss due to this water cess, said the Chief Minister.

He said that a committee of Chief Secretary and Energy Secretary of Himachal Pradesh and equivalent officers of Punjab would be constituted to conduct a detailed discussion over various hydroelectric projects including water. This committee will straighten out the matters in a time-bound manner besides discussing the projects of Bhakra Beas Management Board, said the Chief Minister, besides will amicably solve the contentious issues if any.

Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that he also held a detailed discussion over the further implementation of Shanan project as the 99 years lease of the project is expiring in 2024. Apart from this we also discussed the ropeway between Shri Anandpur Sahib and Mata Naina Devi for facilitating the pilgrims.

Thakur Sukhvinder Singh invited the Sh. Mann to visit Himachal, which he gladly accepted.

Punjab, Chief Minister, said that the issue of religious tourism in Himachal Pradesh besides water cess and various other projects was discussed in detail during the meeting amicably. Himachal and Punjab would work together on various joint projects of religious tourism in future also, said Sh. Mann.

Wife of Punjab Chief Minister, Dr. Gurpreet Kaur, MLA Bhoranj, Suresh Kumar, Media Advisor, Naresh Chauhan, Advisor (IT), Gokul Butail, Principal Private Secretary, Vivek Bhatia and senior officers of Punjab Government were also present on the occasion.

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HIMSU delegation met CM
Better facilities to be ensured in Himachal Sarai Bhawan and Seva Sadan: CM

A delegation of Himachal Student Union Chandigarh (HIMSU) led by President, Mannat Nainta met Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday evening. The Delegation apprised the Chief Minister regarding the various demands of Himachali patients coming to PGI for the treatment.

The delegation also told him about the difficulties that the patients are facing in Himachal Sarai Bhawan of Sector-24 and Himachal Seva Sadan of Sector-25. They have urged the Chief Minister to install Solar Grid System, and to give concession on room rent charges to those patients who have to stay for a longer period for the treatment besides installing air conditioning and maintaining hygiene in the rooms. They also urged him to provide free solar shuttle bus ambulance facility to the patients for PGI.

The Chief Minister assured the delegation that the State Government would fulfill all their genuine demands on priority and would ensure better facilities to the patients residing in Himachal Sarai Bhawan and Himachal Sadan. He said that he himself will inspect the building and would take necessary steps to ease the patients coming from Himachal to PGI for treatment.

Members of HIMSU Raghav, Kshitij, lovish, Aryan and others were present on the occasion.

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Anand Sharma calls on Chief Minister
Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Anand Sharma met Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at his official residence Oak Over, here today and discussed various issues. The Chief Minister honoured Anand Sharma with Himachali cap and shawl.

Interacting with media persons, the Chief Minister said that Rahul Gandhi's fearless campaigning to save democracy was a hitch to the Union Government and the decision of disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from Lok Sabha has been attempted to suppress his voice. He said Rahul Gandhi had started ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ to raise awareness of the misdeeds of the Union Government. He said that people would give befitting reply to BJP in the coming elections in the country. He urged all opposition parties to unite to save the democracy.

On the occasion, Anand Sharma said that Rahul Gandhi has every right to speak in Parliament, but the Union government had targeted him under a conspiracy. Expressing his faith in the judiciary Anand Sharma said that the decision of the lower court would not last in the higher court and the Congress party would fight a political and legal battle against it.

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