Lashing out at the previous government, Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur addressing a public meeting at Nagrota Bagwan said that it remained in office for many years but ignored welfare and progress of especially women, poor and downtrodden. He was here today at Nagrota Bagwan in district Kangra to inaugurate and lay foundation stones of 55 projects worth Rs. 335 crore and to preside over the function to commemorate the celebration of 75 years of formation of Himachal Pradesh. Thakur said the present State Government has also completed over four years and eight months in office and the government has ensured a balanced and all-round development of the State and welfare of the poor and needy class. “The present Government is spending over Rs. 1300 crore annually on providing social security pensions to the needy as compared to only Rs. 400 crore spent by the previous State Government. This shows and proves the commitment of the government towards fulfillment of its concerns. HIMCARE, Sahara Yojna, Mukya Mantri Grihini Suvidha Yojna and Mukhya Mantri Shagun Yojna have also provided much needed relief to the needy and poor, he added.