Strengthening PRIs priority of govt: CM

Mandi, August 14

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said the state government was committed to strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), which represented democracy at the grassroots level. He was presiding over the Panch Parmeshwar Sammelan at Balichowki in the Seraj Vidhan Sabha area here today.

He said that the training module for the elected representatives of the PRIs had been prepared when he was the Panchayati Raj Minister of the state. The main objective was to educate and sensitise the elected representatives of PRIs about their duties, rights and Acts etc. so that they could function with greater commitment and dedication.

He urged PRI representatives to work in such a way that they leave an indelible mark on the minds of people of their areas.

The Chief Minister announced Rs 11,000 each for all Mahila Mandals of the area for organising various activities. He urged the people to participate in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign by fluttering the Tricolour on their houses on the Independence Day.

He said the state government was striving to ensure that the pace of development was expedited.— TNS