Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu celebrated the 79th Himachal Day by announcing a monthly aid of Rs 1,500 for eligible women in Kinnaur district. He also cleared gratuity and leave encashment dues for retired Class IV employees. The state-level event in Reckong Peo saw the Chief Minister hoisting the national flag and overseeing a parade.
In his address, Sukhu extended greetings to the state’s people and honored former leaders Y.S. Parmar and Indira Gandhi. He revealed plans to provide financial support to women in Kinnaur under the Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana. Additionally, he outlined initiatives like geothermal heating systems for institutions in Reckong Peo and infrastructure upgrades in Taranda village and Choltu.
Sukhu detailed projects including a traffic tunnel in Taranda village, the transformation of a High School in Choltu into a senior secondary school, and the relocation of Kinnaur’s Polytechnic College to Urni. He highlighted the upcoming completion of the Rajiv Gandhi Day Boarding School in Reckong Peo and the commencement of the Pooh-Kaza transmission line project.
The Chief Minister emphasized the resumption of border trade with China via Shipki-La from June 1 and progress in starting the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Shipki-La. He also addressed salary deferments for various officer ranks and announced honorary promotions for retiring non-gazetted police officers to boost morale and respect within the force.
