A special session for children was organized on ‘World Day against Child Labour‘ at Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, Shimla.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the children participating in the ‘Bal Satra’ were fortunate to have got an opportunity to express themselves in Vidhan Sabha, a 98 year old complex which has been a witness to many historical events.
Sukhu observed the proceedings of the children session and congratulated them for participating in this unique event organised for them, which will be go down in the annals of the Vidhan Sabha.
He assured to consider the suggestions for conducting special sessions for practising in schools besides giving his assent to other submissions of the children. The Government has adopted 6000 orphans as ‘Children of the State’, and it was a matter of pride that St. Stephen’s College Delhi has agreed to give admission to three orphan children from Himachal, he said.
The Government has made several provisions in the budget to realize the vision of making Himachal Pradesh a ‘Green Energy State’. The diesel buses of HRTC are being converted into e-buses in a phased manner. Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding Schools are being opened in rural areas to bring quality Education. A provision of Rs. 300 crores has been made for these schools, said the Chief Minster.