Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday said that nearly 50 percent of the link roads network in Himachal Pradesh has been constructed under the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna and the credit goes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who always extended his affection towards the state.
Presently, more than 39 thousand kilometers road length is providing road connectivity facilities across the state which included far- flung rural areas, he said.
Addressing a gathering on the occasion of celebrations of 75 years of existence of Himachal Pradesh- ‘Pragatisheel Himachal: Sathapna Ke 75 Varsh’ at Indora in Kangra district, he said that this hilly state has witnessed tremendous progress despite various challenges and topographic difficulties. Such programmes will not only give us an opportunity to peep into the history of 75 years of existence of the state but also an inspiration to come forward and work with dedication and honesty for further progress of Himachal Pradesh.
He said due to hydro power potential, Himachal Pradesh has emerged as a power surplus state in the country but the people got no benefit of this status. But, the present government, considering this issue, seriously took a decision and nearly 15 lakh power consumers of the state are now getting zero bill for domestic power consumption upto 125 units.