Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Sunday said that development of backward and far-flung areas is the top-most priority of the State Government.
“Connectivity and expansion of the road network, educational institutions and creation of health facilities is focus of the government so that they are at par in matter of facilities with any other urban area,” said the Chief Minister after laying foundation stones of developmental projects worth Rs 17 crore in Kangra ahead of the Vidhan Sabha Winter Session to be held at Dharamshala.
The Chief Minister said that two new colleges had been opened in Changar area of Jawalamukhi constituency where enrollment of girls reflected that these institutions has benefitted girls as they are getting higher educational facilities nearer to their homes.
He expressed happiness that the number of students has increased in Government College Khudian and said that science classes would be started in the college with the increase in number of
students.
The Chief Minister said that all genuine demands of the MlA would be fulfilled to ensure development of the area.
He directed the concerned authorities to complete construction of work of college building with three shifts so that it could be completed within one-third time.
He also sanctioned construction of three kilometer road from Dabkad Chowki. He also announced Rs 15000 for the students presenting cultural programme on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Rattan, MlA of Jawalamukhi said that the area has witnessed unprecedented development during the last four years.
He said that three degree colleges were opened and 60 schools upgraded in Jawalamukhi constituency during the last four years.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also inaugurated recently upgraded Veterinary Hospital Building at Majheen. He also inaugurated the newly opened Sub Tehsil at Majheen.