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Sukhu Expands Rural Development Drive With Youth E-Cart Subsidies and Education Reforms

Backing a 50% e-cart subsidy for local youth, CM Sukhu mandated daily general knowledge classes to enrich practical learning

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu interacting with students during his visit of Government Senior Secondary School, Baga Sarahan, in Nirmand sub division of Kullu district on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to building a green, self-reliant and prosperous Himachal Pradesh, while addressing a public gathering at Baga Sarahan in Nirmand Sub-Division of Kullu district on Tuesday. (Aqil Khan /HT)
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Overview

  • Sukhu dedicated and laid foundation stones for 21 projects worth Rs81.30 crore in the Anni Assembly Constituency, covering road upgrades, water supply, irrigation, health and community centers.
  • He inaugurated a Rs6.28 crore Nature Interpretation and Service Centre at Jalori Jot and a Rs74 lakh, 10 kW solar charging station near Bashleu Jot to boost tourism and renewable energy.
  • The chief minister introduced a 50% subsidy on e-carts for local youth and pledged to develop a bridal path from Jalori Jot to Raghupur Garh and Sareulsar to enhance connectivity.
  • Anni is set to be upgraded to a nagar panchayat, and Rs1 crore was allocated for a lake in Sarahan alongside funding for a survey of the Baga Sarahan to Bathad road.
  • During a visit to Government Senior Secondary School Baga Sarahan, Sukhu directed daily 30-minute general knowledge classes and urged a focus on practical learning and school infrastructure upgrades.