Chief Minister calls on Union Home Minister

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah at New Delhi today.

Chief Minister urged for releasing the compensation for the losses incurred by the state during monsoon season in 2023. He said that the state had claimed financial assistance under post disaster needs assessment but the relief is still awaited from the Centre Government.

 He apprised that the state had suffered heavy losses due to rains severely affecting drinking water, irrigation schemes, infrastructure, roads and bridges and relief and rehabilitation measures. However, the state has so far managed from its own resources. 

He also discussed about various other issues pertaining the state.

Union Home Minister assured of all possible assistance.

Additional Chief Secretary Onkar Chand Sharma was also present at the occasion.