Himachal to develop Bara Bhangal as eco-tourism hub; women to get monthly benefit
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visits Bara Bhangal
During his visit, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu made six major announcements.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited Bara Bhangal, said to be one the most remote regions of Kangra district. During his visit, the Chief Minister made six major announcements. The Chief Minister directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan to develop Bara Bhangal as an eco-tourism destination. He also announced that the state government would provide a Minimum Support Price for rajmah grown through natural farming in the region.
To ensure uninterrupted electricity, generator sets would be installed to provide 24-hour power supply in the region. He also announced that school-going children from Bara Bhangal would receive incentives to encourage them to continue their education. The government would designate nearby schools as nodal schools so that children from Bara Bhangal can pursue their education in areas such as Bir and other nearby locations.
During the public interaction, he announced that all eligible women in Bara Bhangal would receive INR 1,500 per month under the Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana. Sh. Sukhu instructed Agriculture department officers to connect the people of Bara Bhangal with natural farming initiatives and ensure that they receive all necessary support and facilities. He also made an important announcement for the region's sheep rearers, stating that the government would procure mutton from them.
Earlier in the day, he toured the area to assess the damage caused by recent natural disasters.
