He said that women associated with Self-Help Groups are doing commendable work in the field of livelihood improvement and are moving towards self-reliance by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities.

She said the land of Buddhist culture symbolised compassion and love, and that the Chief Minister understood the problems of ordinary people because he himself had overcome difficulties through struggle.

The construction of the solar project commenced on 30th May, 2023 and the plant was commissioned in December 2024. A total of 22,58,752 units of electricity were generated by the plant during the financial years 2024-25, 2025-26 and up to 30th September, 2026. It highlights the potential of solar energy in remote, high-altitude regions and demonstrates how suitable technology and efficient operational systems can promote clean power generation in the Himalayan areas.

A student asked the Chief Minister how he felt about visiting Spiti Valley for the second time. He replied that Spiti was a beautiful region blessed with natural splendour.

Dr. Bindal asserted that the Congress government should abandon the belief that the public could repeatedly be persuaded by unfulfilled promises and political announcements.

The Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and expressed solidarity with them in this hour of grief. He prayed to the almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and give strength and courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

On this occasion, Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda and other dignitaries planted native Himalayan saplings under the Green ICMR Campus Initiative. Shri Nadda inaugurated a scientific exhibition for school students, launched the Centre’s website and institutional video, and released a commemorative postal special cover, marking key milestones in the establishment of the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research at Keylong.

The foundation stone laying ceremony will feature a traditional Bhumi Pujan, ceremonial groundbreaking and unveiling of the foundation stone, followed by the plantation of native Himalayan saplings under the Green ICMR Campus Initiative. The programme will also include the inauguration of a scientific exhibition, the launch of the Centre’s institutional video and website, presentation of the building layout, and the release of a commemorative postal special cover by the Union Health Minister.

No eligible voter should be deprived of the right to vote. At the same time, duplicate and ineligible entries must be identified and addressed strictly in accordance with the law. Maintaining accurate electoral rolls is essential for strengthening public confidence in democracy," Sharma said.

Referring to the Kishau Multipurpose Project, the Chief Minister said that the state government had successfully secured an agreement in accordance with Himachal Pradesh's interests, potentially saving Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 5,000 crore in expenditure on power generation.