Himachal Cabinet okays proposal to make Dharamsala second capital

SHIMLA:The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to make Dharamsala as the second capital of the state

Updated At : 03:42 AM Mar 03, 2017 IST

The Vidhan Sabha complex in Dharamsala. — File photo

Shimla, March 2

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to make Dharamsala as the second capital of the state.

The decision was taken in Cabinet meeting today chaired by Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, who had earlier during his winter sojourn to Kangra had expressed his desire to make Dharamsala as the second capital.

Following the Cabinet's approval, a mini secretariat would come up in Dharamsala to house the offices of ministers and senior officers.

Commenting on the decision, Urban Development minister Sudhir Sharma, an MLA from Dharamshala, said it was biggest gift of the government to the people of lower areas. — PTI

Himachal Cabinet okays proposal to make Dharamsala second capital

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