Education Minister opens developmental projects

Shimla, July 6

Education Minister Rohit Thakur, during his visit to Jubbal today, inaugurated various developmental projects worth more than Rs 11 crore.

In Khada Pathar, he inaugurated a drinking water supply scheme, constructed at a cost of Rs 2.84 crore, benefiting Dhar, Jai Pidi Mata, Shilli, Parali, Sheel, Baral and Kot Kaina gram panchayats with partial water supply.

He also inspected and inaugurated the Khada Pathar-Giri Ganga link road, constructed at a cost of Rs 6.46 crore, during his visit to Giri Ganga. Upon reaching Giri Ganga, Thakur said that the region was abundant in natural beauty and will be developed as a tourist destination. “Completing the tarring work of this road will be an important and effective step in this direction,” he added.

He also inaugurated a lift water supply scheme, built at a cost of Rs 1.24 crore, benefiting residents of Shilli and Parali villages at Bhagoli Nala.

Following this, the minister inaugurated the newly-constructed office and residential building, built at a cost of Rs 70 lakh, of the Horticulture Department in Jubbal. He added that the construction of these buildings will benefit the farmers and horticulturists of the region.

The Education Minister also listened to the problems of people and assured them of resolving these issues in a systematic manner.

The Education Minister also participated in a programme organised in Jubbal on the occasion of 22nd death anniversary of former Chief Minister Thakur Ram Lal and said there was a demand to install a statue of the late CM here, which will be discussed with CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

Addressing locals on the occasion, he said Thakur Ram Lal provided a strong foundation for development by leading the region through challenging circumstances. He added that Thakur Ram Lal also encouraged people of the area to take up horticulture, which has resulted in Jubbal-Nawar-Kotkhai being the most prosperous villages today.