As part of the ambitious 'Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar' initiative of the state government, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday visited the picturesque Tikkar village in Kupvi tehsil of Chopal subdivision in Shimla district. Despite the chill of the evening, the enthusiasm and hospitality of the villagers radiated their warmth and affection to see the Chief Minister at their doorstep reinforcing his commitment to connecting with the people at the grassroots level.
During the visit, Sukhu interacted with villagers' right from children to the elderly and women. The villagers seized the opportunity to inform the Chief Minister of the day-to-day challenges they faced. He gave on-the-spot directions to officers to ensure timely resolution of the issues raised by the people of the area.
Sukhu then visited the home of Hari Singh a resident of Tikkar where he was greeted with a warm welcome as per the local customs. After warming himself by the bonfire the Chief Minister enquired about the availability of health services and the state of education in the area.
Conversing in the local dialect with the villagers, Sukhu discussed with them the challenges they face, particularly the disruptions in public services during the harsh winter months. With a genuine interest in their well-being, he listened attentively as the villagers freely voiced their concerns. His patient and empathetic approach allowed him to gain a profound understanding of the issues at hand reinforcing his commitment to address the needs of the people residing in the remotest corner of Shimla district.
He informed the villagers about the schemes and initiatives started by the present state Government and also briefed about the special revenue Lok Adalats at the tehsil and sub-tehsil levels aimed to resolve long-pending revenue cases in a time-bound manner. He further told them about the recent amendments to the law, which have set clear timelines for the resolution of partition and correction cases (nine months), marking cases (three months) and transfer cases (one month). He also shared the state government's plans to strengthen the rural economy by introducing a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for milk and the procurement of maize and wheat.
Throughout the visit, Sukhu took a keen interest in the local folk, culture, their customs and cuisine and savoured the local delicacies and enjoyed traditional folk music to further strengthen his connection with the people of the area.
Health Minister Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandi, State Congress General Secretary Rajneesh Kimta and others were present on the occasion.