Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur calls on PM Modi; sought industrial package for state

NewsBharati    24-Apr-2018
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New Delhi, April 24: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi and urged him to boost the overall infrastructural work in the state including roads, railways, industrial and civil aviation sector.

 

During the talks, CM Jai Ram Thakur urged PM Modi to grant Industrial package to Himachal Pradesh on the lines of northeastern states. He also urged that rail network in the state should be strengthened and pace of work accelerated on Rohtang tunnel so that the tunnel is open throughout the year for local residents and the tourists visiting the valley. The Chief Minister also urged for construction of International level airports in the State.


On the other side, PM Modi appreciated the work of 100 days of the Himachal Government and lauded new public welfare schemes initiated by the state Government. PM Modi further assured all possible support for the developmental needs of the state.

PM Modi also suggested Chief Minister to identify two to three such areas in the state and work prominently in them to become role model for the entire country. Prime Minister further said that new initiatives of 100 days of good governance reflect the commitment of the state govt. towards improving the state and lives of common men.


During the meeting, CM Jai Ram Thakur urged the Prime Minister to provide more funds to the State under phase-II of UDAN Yojna so that residents of the state could take benefit of the scheme and more tourists could visit major places of the state under the scheme.

The Chief Minister also sought the help of the Central Government for exploiting immense power potential of the state and urged that permission should be enhanced from one hectare to five hectares for forest clearance.

The Chief Minister apprised the Prime Minister that the State Government has adopted Swarnim Himachal Dristi Patra as the policy document of the state. The State Government has made a historic initiative by launching 30 new schemes in its first budget. In the end, CM Jai Ram Thakur also invited Prime Minister to Himachal Pradesh.