Developing Kangra our priority, says CM Sukhu
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today held a discussion with the senior Congress leaders from Kangra district over developmental projects. The Chief Minister said his government had launched several schemes over the past two years to ensure the holistic development of the district. “Kangra has been accorded the status of the Tourism Capital of the state and various initiatives were underway to promote both adventure and religious tourism in the region,” said Sukhu.
The CM said that an international-level zoo was being developed in Dehra at a cost of Rs 650 crore. “The government is planning to start water sports activities at Pong Dam, similar to those in Bilaspur. These ventures are aimed at creating employment and self-employment opportunities for the youth and improve the economic condition of local residents,” he said. Besides, he said, the government was exploring tourism potential in other parts of Kangra, including Palampur and Dharamsala.
He said the efforts were on to expand the Kangra airport to facilitate the landing of larger aircraft, which would be a catalyst in the development and growth of the district. “Adequate compensation and support would be provided to the affected families during the airport expansion process,” he said, adding that the government was expediting the construction of the Matour-Shimla national highway.
Underscoring the government’s commitment to health and education, the Chief Minister said that facilities at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College Tanda, were being strengthened. The CM also had a discussion with the leaders regarding the upcoming event in Bilaspur on December 11 to mark government’s two years in office.
Agriculture Minister Chander Kumar, Youth Services and Sports Minister Yadvinder Goma, State Planning Board deputy chairman Bhawani Singh Pathania, vice chairman Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Board RS Bali, Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania, MLAs Kishori Lal, Sanjay Rattan, Ashish Butail, Malender Rajan, Kamlesh Thakur and others were present at the meeting.
