Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu calls on Prime Minister
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. It was a courtesy call after becoming the Chief Minister. Besides discussing issues of various development projects under implementation in the State, the Chief Minister also requested liberal assistance from the center for giving a fillip to the ongoing development works.
Chief Minister ensured the Prime Minister that the State government will effectively implement the centrally launched schemes, viz: 'Pradhanmantri Gati Shakti Yojna which is aimed to revolutionize infrastructure, and 'Parvatmala Yojna for construction of ropeways. He said that both these schemes would immensely benefit the people of the State, adding further that connectivity and infrastructure development were one of the main focus areas of the present government besides generating employment avenues for the people.
The Chief Minister also honored the Prime Minister with a traditional memento, Himachali Shawl, and cap. Prime Minister congratulated Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on becoming the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and assured them of all possible support to the state.