Chief minister Harish Rawat conveyed his good wishes to 40 newly-married couples from Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian communities at an all-religion marriage function held in Bajpur on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that the State Government is going to spend Rs1,000 crore more on developmental works. He said that while pension was approved for more than two lakh persons in 2014, this year the pension is being given to more than six lakh people. He said that the foundation for a nursing college in Bajpur will be laid before March 2016. The Chief Minister also made various announcements regarding the area. State Revenue minister Yashpal Arya also spoke on the occasion.