Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the present state government had ensured unprecedented development across all regions and for every section of society. Committed to bringing about a change in the system through Vyavastha Parivartan, the government had introduced several welfare schemes for orphan children, widows, single women, farmers, horticulturists and youth, bringing positive changes in people’s lives.
He said that the Prime Minister had announced financial assistance of Rs. 1,500 crore during the disaster, but the amount had not been released so far. He said that BJP leaders in the state had failed to extend any support during this difficult period. The state government provided a special relief package to affected families from its own resources.
Highlighting the achievements in education, Shri Sukhu said that Himachal Pradesh had secured the fifth position in the country in terms of quality education. He questioned why the state had slipped to the 21st position during the previous BJP government’s tenure. He said that the education system had deteriorated to such an extent under the previous government that even Class V students were unable to read textbooks meant for Class II.
Similarly, the Supreme Court had ruled in favour of the state government in the Wildflower Hall case in Shimla, resulting in revenue of Rs. 401 crore. The state is also expected to earn Rs. 1,200 crore over the next 30 years.
He also announced the formation of a committee to take up the demand for granting Scheduled Tribe status to 27 Gram Panchayats of the Bharmour Assembly constituency with the Central Government.
