Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the State Government would organise Swarnim Himachal Rath Yatra to commemorate the golden jubilee year of Statehood from October 2 this year. The Chief Minister presided over the high powered committee meeting regarding Swarnim Himachal Rath Yatra here.
He said that the Rath Yatra would celebrate the contribution of a common man in these 50 years of the glorious journey of Himachal Pradesh. The State Government would organize 51 events across the State by different departments. Swarnim Rath Yatra would cover almost all the constituencies of the State in over two months.
A mega event would be held on January 25, 2022 on the State level Statehood day function, he said.
Thakur said the State Government was contemplating to organize the Swarnim Himachal Rath Yatra in the State from January 25 this year but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it was postponed.
He said that the State Government has constituted an executive committee under the chairmanship of MLA Rajiv Bindal for successful organization of this event. Four sub committees have been constituted which include Swarnim Rath Procurement Committee, IEC Committee, Social Media Committee and Budgetary Committee.
The Chief Minister further said that the Swarnim Rath would be equipped with latest equipment for live audio-visual coverage on developmental history of the State. All the leading and major departments such as Education, Social Justice and Empowerment, PWD, Jal Shakti, Rural Development, Forests and Power etc. would showcase the development witnessed during the 50 years.
The main objective of this Yatra is to instil the sense of pride in the hearts of every Himachali about the splendid progress that the State has made during 50 years, he added.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed the officers to prepare quality publicity literature highlighting the development of the State.
He also directed the district administration to form a committee to finalize route plan and other interactive details pertaining to Rath Yatra. All elected representatives PRIs/ULB, Yuvak Mandals, Mahila Mandals, SHGs will be invited and involved for making this Rath Yatra successful.