•Rs. 36 crore sanctioned for Tikkar-Jarol-Gahan road, No compromise on quality: CM
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that after the Congress government came to power in the state, equal and balanced development of all areas is being ensured. The state government’s objective is to increase the income of people living in rural areas and ensure that money flows directly into the village economy. With this aim, the government is paying special attention to strengthening the rural economy.
Addressing a public meeting in Rampur, the Chief Minister said that when his government took charge in the state, the procurement price of milk was Rs, 32 per litre, which has now been increased to nearly double. This has increased the income of farmers and livestock rearers. He said that the government is continuously taking steps to strengthen the economic condition of horticulturists and farmers.
The Chief Minister said that under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS), the procurement price of apples has been increased by Rs, 1 per kilogram. Apples will now be procured at Rs, 13 per kg instead of Rs, 12 per kg. This will provide direct benefits to apple growers.
Chief Minister said that the state government has sanctioned Rs. 36 crore for the construction of the Tikkar-Jarol-Gahan road. The completion of this road will make it easier for apple growers in the area to transport their produce to the markets. He directed officials to ensure that there is no compromise whatsoever on the quality of road construction.
Sh. Sukhu said that the state government has recently secured a major victory for Himachal Pradesh’s interests in the Kishau Dam Project. After the construction of the project, Himachal Pradesh is expected to benefit by approximately Rs. 1,200 to Rs. 1,500 crore annually.
He said that with sufficient revenue flowing into the state exchequer, better schools, healthcare institutions and other essential facilities could be developed across the state.
The Chief Minister said that he would also participate in the ‘Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar’ programme being organised at Pat village in the Rampur Assembly constituency, where he would interact directly with villagers and listen to their problems. He said that necessary schemes would be incorporated into the budget based on the suggestions and issues received from the people of the villages.
The Chief Minister congratulated the people of the area on the inauguration and foundation laying of various development projects.
Earlier, the Chief Minister received a grand welcome upon his arrival in Rampur.
Local MLA Nand Lal, Milkfed Chairman Buddhi Singh Thakur, HIMCON Chairman Vikesh Chauhan, Kamgar Kalyan Board Chairman Nardev Kanwar, former MLA Kishori Lal, Deputy Commissioner Anubhav Kashyap, Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
