HIMACHAL PRADESH

Fifty (74 per cent) out of 68 MLA are crorepati and the Average assets of MLAs is Rs 8.45 crores. Balbir Verma from Chopal is the richest with assets worth Rs 90 crores while Kamlesh Kumari from Bhoranj is at the bottom of the list with assets of Rs 29 lakhs.

He said that 89 per cent of voters vote on the basis of the candidates face, personal equation and honesty while 11 per cent vote for the party. Interestingly, 20 per cent were not aware who the MLA was while 30 per cent said that MLA has not been seen in the past five years.

High density apple plantations will be a key tool for enhancing productivity and socio-economic status of the tribal peasantry of Kinnaur district, owing to its high gains.

The scientists informed that out of various cultivars being evaluated at an elevation of around 2,740 meters above the sea level, Super Chief, Red Velox and Jeromine showed promise in terms of productivity and quality.

The research outcomes of High-Density Plantation of Apple are being demonstrated at four locations namely Sungra (Nichar), Telangi (Kalpa), Chitkul (Sangla) and Nako (Pooh).

Himachal Pradesh has become Indias first state to connect the Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS).

All the registered commercial vehicles equipped with VLRD will be connected with ERSS.

Through this mechanism, these vehicles can be tracked anywhere in India.

Over 9,423 vehicles have been registered and connected with ERSS.

Under this mechanism, both Police and transport department can now monitor the vehicles.

This system was launched by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at Peterhof, in Shimla.

Panic Button for safety

Chief Minister also launched the facility of panic button for womens and childs safety in public vehicles. Vehicle Location Tracking Device, comprising of Emergency Panic Button System and Command Control Centre has been linked with the Emergency Response Support System 112. When this panic button is pressed at the time of distress, it would send a signal through satellite to 112. Following this, the system will connect the person in distress and alert the police.

Establishment of this monitoring centre or command control centre would help in detecting the theft of vehicles and vehicle accidents easily.

It would easy to monitor the movement of vehicle, in order to ensure safety of Women and children.

This innovative initiative would make roads in states more safe and secure.

Several schemes have been launched for the development of tribal areas in the state, the Chief Minister said while addressing a public meeting at Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti district.

Thakur also inaugurated Yoche-Boltozing Road constructed by spending an amount of Rs 1.34 crore. He laid foundation stones of Rs 12.24 Shopping Complex and Parking at Keylong, Rs 13.69 crore augmentation work of Drinking Water Supply Scheme Keylong, Rs 1.10 crore Fire Hydrant for Keylong, Rs 1.33 crore Flow Irrigation Scheme Kardang, Rs 85 lakh Flow Irrigation Scheme, Tozing, Rs 1.26 crore Flood Protection Work at Jispa, Rs 6.59 crore Flood Protection Work for Goshal, Rs 45 lakh Flow Irrigation Scheme, Kawaring, Rs 1.19 crore Flow Irrigation Scheme, Bargul and Rs 78 lakh Flow Irrigation Scheme, Rogling.

Thakur, while addressing a public meeting at Bhatog in Darang Vidhan Sabha area announced shifting of PWD division no-1 from Mandi to Darang, Rs 25000 each for Mahila Mandals present on the occasion, Rs 10 lakh each for construction of Panchayat Bhawans in two new panchayats of the area and Rs 3 lakh for construction of link road in the area.

He said that the would take up the matter regarding opening of sub Judge court at Darang.

The Chief Minister also laid foundation stones of Rs 11.70 crore lift Irrigation scheme from river Beas to village Tandoo-Mehar-Pakhari-Dadwas and Bhatog in tehsil Sadar, Rs 60.58 crore lift water supply scheme to PC habitation Baragaon, Kufri, Dhamchayan and Tikker etc. in tehsil Padhar under NDB scheme, Rs 2.50 crore Shiv project at Badagaon and Rs 3.38 crore Choura to Kumharda road under PMGSY.

Himachal Pradesh Government is planning to set up a dedicated task force to combat the drug menace in the hill state.

The has taken up the issue of making the Narcotics Act more stringent with the Central Government so that the properties of drug peddlers can be confiscated and strict action can be taken against them, he said.

To tackle drug addiction and aid in the rehabilitation of affected individuals, the State Government plans to establish two State-of-the-art drug de-addiction-cum-rehabilitation centers in Himachal. About 50 bighas of land is being identified for setting up each center, which will focus on providing effective treatment and support to those in need, he said, adding that as the State Government continues its endeavours to combat drug abuse, Himachal remains committed to ensure the welfare and prosperity of its citizens.

Highlighting the importance of modernizing the Police Department, Sukhu said that the Government would extend full support to enhance the capabilities of law enforcement. He advocated the use of modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence to make the Police Department more efficient. The State Government has sanctioned four new police stations, with three to be located on the Kiratpur-Manali four-lane highway, and one in Bir in Kangra district.

TheHimachal Pradeshgovernment has notified itsLogistic Policy2022 under Gati Shakti National Master Plan to create an efficient and sophisticated ecosystem to support the states industrial Growth. The policy aims to strengthen the logistics infrastructures of the state by promoting Investment from private sector to develop Inland Container Depots (ICDs), Common Facility Centres (CFCs), Integrated Cold Chain, Logistic Parks, Truck Terminals, Air Cargo facilities, Quality testing labs, Integrated Cold Chain etc.

According to the policy, it will be the states goal to build key logistics hubs that can handle freight from the states higher reaches, particularly agricultural and Horticulture products to support first mile connectivity. It says that Shoghi in Shimla district, Sauli Khad inMandidistrict, and Pandoga inUnadistrict are all potential locations for such logistical hubs and the state will provide incentives for setting up primary processing centres to facilitate the vast agro-Industry in the state.

The State Government has also constituted an Empowered Group of Secretaries under the chairmanship of the chief secretary for the overall development of logistics sector in the state and also to ensure the projects are in line with the vision of PM GatiShakti NMP.
The policy says that to support the existing industrial corridor, the state would provide the required Infrastructure assistance for the establishment of an Industrial Logistics and Warehousing Hub in the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh region.

Himachal Pradesh currently lacks a robust Network of customs Ports, with only one ICD facility located inBaddi. The state government will continue to look into the possibility of establishing new ICDs and CFCs as needed, as well as assist the development of logistic parks, warehousing zones, and other similar facilities wherever feasible. The state would support the establishment of transportation and warehousing zones at strategic locations.

Chief General Manager of BSNL, Himachal circle, JS Sahota virtually inaugurated the fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) optical line terminal (OLT) service in Mandi, Kullu and Hamirpur districts from its office here today.

The BSNL started the service in the remote Chindi area of Mandi, Kushaini of Kullu and Bangana of Hamirpur district.

The BSNL is implementing a state-funded project of Rs 50 crore allocated under the special assistance to the states during 2022-23 to provide high-speed digital connectivity on fiber in the tribal areas of HP. Under the project, optical cable will be laid to provide 4G connectivity, Wi-Fi Services under the FTTH digital connectivity in fiber deprived villages of Lahaul,

Around 90 percent of over 28000 active cases in the state are under Home isolation.

The spokesman said that the app enables Covid-19 patients to self register themselves and provide their vital symptoms on the app which would be monitored by the assigned doctors. This mobile app would provide an online platform to all the essential service providers and users like patients, doctors and chief medical officers, block medical officers etc.

The app has features of prescribing medicines, triaging patients whose condition is deteriorating and required to be shifted to a Health care facility. The administrators like CMO and BMO in the districts and the State administrative officers can also monitor the health parameters of patients and also supervise the working of the district team, he said.

Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Monday directed the IT department officials to complete all the formalities for e-office implementation in the government offices in the state in a timely manner. The state governments vision is to create a digitally advanced state with secure, accessible, digital for effective Governance, he said.

The chief minister added that plans were underway to incorporate technology in various sectors and the IT department should take a lead in building a robust digital infrastructure across the state.

All the branches of the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat, Directorates, Deputy Commissioner (DC) offices, Superintendent of Police (SP) offices and field offices are expected to go paperless from July 1, according to an official statement. The state has 109 branches of the secretariat, 70 directorates, 12 deputy commissioner offices and 14 SP offices, all of which will become paperless under the e-office system, it said.