Shimla, March 12
Hundreds of women from different parts of Shimla today met Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at Oak-Over, the CM’s official residence, and thanked him for implementing the Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana.
Addressing the gathering, the CM said the state government had fulfilled its fifth election guarantee by implementing the Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana.
He added that the state government was committed to the welfare of every section of society, and many innovative initiatives were being implemented.
“The government has fulfilled five of its guarantees in just 13 months of its regime, the first being the provision of OPS to benefit 1.36 lakh government employees,” the CM said, adding that the
Rs 680 crore Rajiv Gandhi Start-up Scheme was launched with the objective of providing self-employment opportunities to unemployed youth in a bid to encourage entrepreneurship.
The government had made a historic hike in the support price of cow and buffalo milk, and in the support price of wheat and maize to promote natural farming, the CM said.
He added that the state government faced various challenges due to the disaster last year, but with determination, it was continuously making efforts to strengthen the economic condition of the state. The government took several initiatives to enhance its resources, he added.
“The State Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy towards corruption,” he said.
Shimla Mayor Surinder Chauhan expressed his gratitude to the CM, and called for the setting up of a Shimla Haat in the town.
1.3 lakh govt staffers benefit
The government has fulfilled five of its guarantees in just 13 months of its regime, the first being the provision of OPS to benefit 1.36 lakh government employees. — Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister
The Tribune News Service brings you the latest news, analysis and insights from the region, India and around the world. Follow the Tribune News Service for a wide-ranging coverage of events as they unfold, with perspective and clarity.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
Manish Sisodia moves Delhi High Court seeking bail in CBI, ED cases in excise policy ‘scam’
The court agrees to list it for Friday
CBI not under control of Union of India, Centre tells SC on West Bengal government’s suit
The West Bengal government has filed an original suit in the...
Delhi Police dismiss claims of bombs being found in some schools as baseless
On Wednesday, over 80 schools in Delhi-NCR had received bomb...
Low attendance in Delhi schools day after bomb scare; principals revisit evacuation plans for future
Around 200 schools in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning receive...
2 killed as boiler explodes at rubber factory in Ludhiana
The incident takes place in the factory located in an indust...
