Just ahead of the assembly polls in Himachal…

Dharamsala, September 6, 2022: Just ahead of the assembly polls in Himachal, the CM Jai Ram Thakur today either inaugurated or  laid  foundation stones of 55 developmental projects worth Rs 335 crore at Gandhi Ground for Nagrota Bagwan Vidhan Sabha area of Kangra district . Kangra is the largest district in population in the state having 15 Vidhan sabha seats out of a total of 68 in all 12 districts of  HP. It is believed that the results of Kangra district always dominate the formation of  government in the state. The tenure of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly is scheduled to end on 8 January 2023. The previous assembly elections were held in November 2017. After the election, Bharatiya Janata Party formed the state government, with Jai Ram Thakur becoming Chief Minister.

The assembly elections are due by the end of this year.
 
While addressing a Public Meeting at Gandhi Ground in Nagrota Bagwan Vidhan Sabha area of Kangra district on 6-9-2022, Jai Ram Thakur said that the present State Government has completed over four years and eight months in office and the government has ensured a balanced and all-round development of the State and welfare of poor and needy class.

“The present Government is spending over Rs. 1300 crore annually on providing social security pensions compared to only Rs. 400 crore spent by the previous State Government. This shows and proves the commitment of the government towards fulfilment of its concerns. HIMCARE, Sahara Yojna, Mukya Mantri Grihini Suvidha Yojna and Mukhya Mantri Shagun Yojna have also provided much needed relief to the needy and poor,”he added.

Jai Ram Thakur said that the ambitious Mukhya Mantri Swawlamban Yojna implemented by the state government has proved to be a precursor in providing avenues of self-employment to youths and women also. Since its inception in 2018, investment to the tune of Rs. 721 crore has been made and 4377 projects completed so far. Beneficiaries have been provided with subsidies amounting to Rs. 200 crore. As many as 11674 un-employed beneficiaries have been benefited, he added.
 
MLA Nagrota Bagwan Arun Kumar, MLAs Vishal Nehria and Pawan Kajal, Chairman Gau Sewa Ayog Ashok Sharma, former MLA Ram Chand Bhatia, Chairman Zila Parishad Ramesh Brar, BJP Mandal President Vinay Chaudhary, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Nipun Jindal were also present on the occasion.