• Announces Rs. 100 Crore for disaster relief, Rs 3,000 crore for mitigation and livelihood project
• Announces formation of Nasha Mukti Roktham and Punarvas Board
• Over 9,500 teacher posts to be filled up, 200 new CBSE schools to be opened, No mid-session teacher retirements
• Rs 61 Crore for solar panel subsidy, 2,000 permits to be issued for E-three wheelers
• Announces to shift Atal Medical and Research University from Nerchowk to Sarkaghat
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79th Independence Day was celebrated across the State with great enthusiasm and gaiety today. Functions were held at the State, District and Sub-Division levels to commemorate this historic occasion. The main attractions of the celebrations included the hoisting of the National Flag and an impressive march past by contingents of the State Police, Home Guards, NCC and the ITBP.
The State-level function was held at Sarkaghat in Mandi district, where Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unfurled the National Flag, inspected the parade, and took the salute of from an impressive march past presented by contingents of Police, Home Guards, NCC, ITBP, Uttrakhand Police, 3rd India Reserve Battalion Pandoh, District Mandi Police, Traffic Police, Ex-Servicemen League and Home Guard Band amid heavy rains.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Umeshwar Rana commanded the parade.
In his address, the Chief Minister expressed concern over the growing impact of global warming on Himachal Pradesh, noting that frequent disasters have caused heavy losses to life and property in the State. Referring to the 2023 disaster in which the State suffered damages of Rs. 10,000 crore, he pointed out that despite the Central Government’s own assessment, Himachal received only Rs 1,500 crore, that too after two years. He added that this year’s disasters have once again caused severe losses, particularly in Mandi district, and the State has not received any financial assistance from the Centre so far. He said that the State Government has already disbursed Rs 360.42 crore from its own resources to aid affected families. He expressed hope that Centre will soon extend financial support for the disaster affected families.
Shri Sukhu announced to release an additional Rs 100 crore for disaster-hit families to provide prompt relief, along with the launching of Rs. 3,000 crore project aimed at disaster mitigation and protecting livelihoods in affected areas. Paying homage to the 222 persons who lost their lives in this year’s disasters, as well as to the eight victims of the Maseran bus accident in Sarkaghat constituency, he assured that the government stands shoulder to shoulder with every affected family. Under the Special Relief Package, he said, compensation for fully damaged houses has been increased from Rs. 1.3 lakh to Rs 7 lakh, while for partially damaged houses it has been raised from Rs. 12,500 to Rs. one lakh. Houses rendered uninhabitable will also be treated as fully damaged for compensation purposes, he added.
The Chief Minister expressed concern over the problem of chitta (Heroine) and said that the current State Government has been taking earnest efforts to protect the youth from chitta. “The government has implemented the PIT NDPS Act and seized property worth over Rs 42 crore from drug mafias. The State Government has made chitta testing mandatory in police recruitment,” he said. He also announced the launch of the Anti-Chitta Volunteer Scheme, under which volunteers will be prepared to act as a bridge between the police and the general public. These young volunteers will not only help in preventing the spread of chitta but will also assist in awareness campaigns and in providing timely confidential information to the police so that strict action can be taken against drug mafias. A provision for incentive payments will also be made for these volunteers, he said.
Sh. Sukhu also announced the formation of the Nasha Mukti Roktham and Punarvas Board, which will include experts from the Home, Health, Social Justice & Empowerment, Education, Youth Services & Sports, Panchayati Raj, and Prison Departments, along with NGOs and social scientists. This Board will work to prevent drug abuse and reintegrate youth trapped in addiction back into mainstream society. He said that, alongside this, the state government will ensure de-addiction and rehabilitation for the welfare of the youth caught in the drug trap. For this purpose, NITI Aayog, AIIMS, PGI, and the Health Department will jointly prepare an action plan, he added.
He further stated, “To eradicate chitta from its roots, I have directed the formation of anti-drug committees in villages and panchayats, consisting of the panchayat secretary, ASHA worker, Anganwadi worker, and a police constable. The police will gather drug-related information and share it with the committee. Superintendents of Police and SHOs will ensure that constables are designated at the panchayat level, meetings are held regularly, and monthly reports are sent to police headquarters. I expect no delays in this work, because timely action against drugs is the key to winning this fight.”
He said that to increase public participation in afforestation, the Government has launched the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana with an outlay of Rs. 100 crore, involving women’s groups and youth clubs. For ensuring economic security of women, the government has launched the Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana for eligible women aged 18 to 59 years, under which 2,96,279 women are being provided Rs 1,500 per month.
The Chief Minister said that robotic surgery has been introduced at Chamiyana Hospital in Shimla district and will soon be started in other medical colleges. He also announced the shifting of Atal Medical and Research University from Nerchowk to Sarkaghat.
He further said that the state government has started border tourism, under which tourists from the Country and State are now visiting areas close to the China border. He added that he has requested the Central Government to start the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Shipki La.
Congratulating Flight Lieutenant Arshveer Thakur, a resident of Jubbal in Shimla district, on being awarded the Vir Chakra for his prowess during ‘Operation Sindoor’, the Chief Minister said that his bravery has made the entire Himachal Pradesh proud. He noted that during the operation, Arshveer played an important role in destroying terrorist hideouts in Bahawalpur and Muridke, Pakistan. He said Himachal Pradesh is ‘Veerbhoomi’ and that the country’s first Param Vir Chakra was also awarded to Himachal’s Major Somnath Sharma. On Independence Day, he remembered those who made the supreme sacrifice for India’s freedom.
The Chief Minister announced to construct new bus stand at Sarkaghat, increase bed capacity of Civil Hospital Sarkaghat from 100 to 150 beds and provide land for parking near Shiv Mandir Sarkaghat.
A colourful cultural programme was also presented by various cultural troupes.
Home Guards also showcased the demo of life rescue techniques on the occasion.
The Chief Minister also honoured the participants of the Parade and cultural troupes on the occasion.
Chief Minister was also presented a cheque of Rs. one lakh by Jagannath of Sarkaghat towards Chief Minister Relief Fund.
MLAs Chandrashekhar, Suresh Kumar, Ranjeet Rana, Dalip Thakur, former Ministers Rangila Ram Rao and Prakash Chaudhary, former Chief Parliamentary Secretary Sohan Lal Thakur, Chairperson Kangra Cooperative Primary Agriculture and Rural Development Bank Ram Chander Pathania, Chairman APMC Mandi, Sanjeev Guleria, Convener H.P. Kaushal Vikas Nigam Atul Karohta, Member, HP Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Commission Vijay Pal Singh, Congress leaders Pawan Thakur, Naresh Chauhan, Jeevan Thakur and Champa Thakur, Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, Director General of Police Ashok Tiwari, other senior officers and Congress bearers were also present on the occasion.
Sh. Sukhu also announced the formation of the Nasha Mukti Roktham and Punarvas Board, which will include experts from the Home, Health, Social Justice & Empowerment, Education, Youth Services & Sports, Panchayati Raj, and Prison Departments, along with NGOs and social scientists. This Board will work to prevent drug abuse and reintegrate youth trapped in addiction back into mainstream society. He said that, alongside this, the state government will ensure de-addiction and rehabilitation for the welfare of the youth caught in the drug trap. For this purpose, NITI Aayog, AIIMS, PGI, and the Health Department will jointly prepare an action plan, he added.
He further stated, “To eradicate chitta from its roots, I have directed the formation of anti-drug committees in villages and panchayats, consisting of the panchayat secretary, ASHA worker, Anganwadi worker, and a police constable. The police will gather drug-related information and share it with the committee. Superintendents of Police and SHOs will ensure that constables are designated at the panchayat level, meetings are held regularly, and monthly reports are sent to police headquarters. I expect no delays in this work, because timely action against drugs is the key to winning this fight.”
.He announced Rs. 61 crore for this scheme and also declared that 2,000 permits for e-three-wheelers would be issued to the unemployed youth.
Cm added that he has requested the Central Government to start the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Shipki La.
Congratulating Flight Lieutenant Arshveer Thakur, a resident of Jubbal in Shimla district, on being awarded the Vir Chakra for his prowess during ‘Operation Sindoor’, the Chief Minister said that his bravery has made the entire Himachal Pradesh proud. He noted that during the operation, Arshveer played an important role in destroying terrorist hideouts in Bahawalpur and Muridke, Pakistan. He said Himachal Pradesh is ‘Veerbhoomi’ and that the country’s first Param Vir Chakra was also awarded to Himachal’s Major Somnath Sharma. On Independence Day, he remembered those who made the supreme sacrifice for India’s freedom.
The Chief Minister announced to construct new bus stand at Sarkaghat, increase bed capacity of Civil Hospital Sarkaghat from 100 to 150 beds and provide land for parking near Shiv Mandir Sarkaghat.
A colourful cultural programme was also presented by various cultural troupes.
Home Guards also showcased the demo of life rescue techniques on the occasion.
The Chief Minister also honoured the participants of the Parade and cultural troupes on the occasion.
Chief Minister was also presented a cheque of Rs. one lakh by Jagannath of Sarkaghat towards Chief Minister Relief Fund.
MLAs Chandrashekhar, Suresh Kumar, Ranjeet Rana, Dalip Thakur, former Ministers Rangila Ram Rao and Prakash Chaudhary, former Chief Parliamentary Secretary Sohan Lal Thakur, Chairperson Kangra Cooperative Primary Agriculture and Rural Development Bank Ram Chander Pathania, Chairman APMC Mandi, Sanjeev Guleria, Convener H.P. Kaushal Vikas Nigam Atul Karohta, Member, HP Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Commission Vijay Pal Singh, Congress leaders Pawan Thakur, Naresh Chauhan, Jeevan Thakur and Champa Thakur, Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, Director General of Police Ashok Tiwari, other senior officers and Congress bearers were also present on the occasion.
आज 79वें स्वतंत्रता दिवस के अवसर पर सरकाघाट में ध्वजारोहण कर राष्ट्रध्वज को सलामी दी।साथ ही, उन वीर स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों और अमर शहीदों को श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित की, जिन्होंने अपने प्राणों की आहुति देकर हमें स्वतंत्र भारत का गौरव प्रदान किया।भारी वर्षा और प्रतिकूल मौसम के बावजूद, बड़ी संख्या में सरकाघाट के सम्मानित जनों का उत्साह और अटूट देशभक्ति प्रेरणादायक है। हम सबकी ज़िम्मेदारी है कि हम अपने कर्तव्यों को उतनी ही निष्ठा से निभाएँ, जितनी निष्ठा से हमारे पूर्वजों ने अपने बलिदान दिए।आइए, मिलकर संकल्प लें कि देश की एकता और अखंडता के सर्वोच्च मूल्यों को बनाए रखने में अपना योगदान देंगे और आवश्यकता पड़ने पर एक क़दम भी पीछे नहीं हटेंगे:सीएम हिमाचल प्रदेश
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