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.
The Chief Minister announced **Rs. 1 lakh to encourage young girls** who participated in the cultural programme. Awareness programmes focusing on drug abuse and female foeticide were also presented.
Dr. Sood said the employees demonstrated the true spirit of “Swift in Sports, Devoted in Duty” throughout the competition. He appreciated the enthusiasm, discipline and sporting spirit displayed by the participants.
He urged the department to work towards making Himachal Pradesh greener through plantation drives. Announcing from the stage, Kehar Singh Khachi said that the Sukhu government has set a target of increasing the state’s green cover to 32 percent by 2030. He emphasized that forest personnel entrusted with protecting the forests have an important role to play in achieving this goal.
The grass is expected to be fully established within the next 7 to 10 days, which will provide better facilities and a more suitable playing surface for athletes. Notably, the 27th Annual Sports Meet of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department is scheduled to be held at the ground from September 11 to 13. Keeping the event in view, the Forest Department has undertaken efforts to transform the Patbangla sports ground and improve its overall appearance and condition.
The Forest Department has constituted 16 committees for the successful organisation of the Annual Sports and Duty Meet. Responsibilities have been assigned to officials and employees ranging from senior departmental officers to Van Mitras. Rampur Conservator of Forests C.B. Tashildar said that responsibilities have been assigned to all the committees and each committee will play its role effectively to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the competition.
He directed the district administration to ensure that all possible relief and assistance are provided to the affected families. The Chief Minister also prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and wished strength and courage to the grieving families to bear this irreparable loss.
The tournament is being conducted under the aegis of the Power Sports Control Board (PSCB) and is witnessing participation from leading Central Public Sector Enterprises including MoP, NHPC, PowerGrid, CEA, REC, THDC, BBMB and host team SJVN.
The Chief Minister said that the Commission has a significant role in protecting and promoting the constitutional rights of the Scheduled Castes community. He expressed hope that the Commission would continue to carry out its responsibilities with full dedication.
The Chief Minister informed that helicopter services on the Sanjauli-Rampur-Reckong Peo and Sanjauli-Manali (SASE Helipad) routes would also be started soon. Proposals for these routes have already been submitted to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for approval of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).