Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi.
The Chief Minister invited the Prime Minister to visit Himachal Pradesh on April 15 on the occasion of Himachal Day to inaugurate the Rath Yatra showcasing the 50 years glorious journey of development of the state. He apprised the Prime Minister that the state is celebrating the golden jubilee of Statehood during the entire year by organising various programmes. A state level function will be organised in Mandi district on April 15 along with a Rath Yatra to showcase the fifty years developmental journey of state and achievements of State Government during last three years will also be taken to the people, Thakur said.
The Chief Minister thanked the Prime Minister for his support to the state especially for the milestone like Atal Tunnel.
He also requested the Prime Minister to inaugurate the 111 MW Sawda Kuddu Hydel Project constructed at a cost of Rs 1796 crore besides laying foundation stones of 210 MW Luhri Stage- I Hydel Project and 66 MW Dhaulasidh Hydel Project.
During his visit to Delhi, the Chief Minister also met the Union Finance Minister and Union Defence Minister.
CM requests Union Finance Minister for releasing Rs 1420 crore
During his meeting with the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at New Delhi, the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur requested her for releasing Rs 1420 crore for creation of the new Greenfield Airport in Mandi district and expansion of existing airport at Kangra and upgradation of civic amenities. Thakur said that air connectivity acquired more importance in the state keeping in view limited rail connectivity.
CM apprizes Defence Minister about long pending demand of YoL cantonment
The Chief Minister also met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and apprised him about the long pending demand of people residing in Yol Cantonment area in Kangra district. He requested for de-notification of some area of Yol Cantonment and said that a notification from the Ministry has been awaited for a long time. The Union Defence Minister heard the matter and assured the Chief Minister to settle both the issues in a high powered committee meeting which is to be convened within 15 days.