Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna inaugurated the newly formed Nainbag Tehsil on Saturday.
Addressing the gathering at the program held at Government Inter College, Nainbag, the CM said that smaller administrative units ensure direct correspondence between the administration and the public. It also ensures development. He reiterated that the development of backward and weaker sections of society was the State's priority.The people of Rawai, Jaunpur and Jaunsar were aware and thus the area was rich in culture and had a feeling of brotherhood. The Government would work to get over petty issues to ensure the development of the region. Their government is committed to helping the people of the State. He said that the help provided to the stranded pilgrims by the people of the State during the recent disaster was exemplary. The compensation norms had been relaxed to increase the money being given to the disaster affected.
SDRF has been set up to combat any disaster in future. Revenue Minister Yashpal Arya said that the Government was committed to the development of the backward community. The present Government had set up 12 Tehsils and 3 sub-tehsils in its tenure. He said that it was commendable that the CM has met the years old demand of the people of Nainbag to have a local tehsil. Panchayat Raj Minister Pritam Singh has expressed his gratitude and said that the Tehsil would ensure development of the region. He said that the Government is aiming for all round development of the State. The gathering was also addressed by local Mla Mahavir Singh Ragarh, former Minister Khajan Das, Congress leader Saket Bahuguna, Jot Singh Bisht and Mussoorie Palika Chairman Manmohan Mall. A large gathering was also present on the occasion. The CM during his vist to Nainbag also paid floral tribute before the statue of Sardar Singh and paid homage.