Engineer-in-Chief of the Jal Shakti Department Anju Sharma presented a comprehensive overview of the department's activities, noting that 72 water testing laboratories have been established across the state to ensure the availability of clean drinking water. She also emphasized the conservation of traditional water sources.

Mukesh Agnihotri stated that 120 drinking water schemes are currently being implemented under the Nalagarh Jal Shakti Division. Clean drinking water is being provided to all 758 habitations under this division. Additionally, 170 irrigation schemes are being implemented under the Nalagarh Jal Shakti Division.

On the occasion, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the geographical conditions of Himachal Pradesh were challenging and should not be compared with other states, as the cost of construction in hilly areas was significantly higher. He emphasized that norms applicable to other states should not be imposed on Himachal Pradesh. He added that the state government was actively promoting the management and distribution of water supply schemes through Panchayati Raj Institutions.

He further said that due to the vision of the Chief Minister, better health services are now available in the Kutlehar Assembly constituency. Thana-Kalan Hospital has been developed as a model health institution where 10 doctors and specialists from various departments are currently available. Efforts are also being made continuously to resolve the water supply issues in the area.

The appointment of Gupta as the Governor comes as part of a recent reshuffle of gubernatorial posts approved by Droupadi Murmu. Political observers believe that his administrative experience and long association with public life could play an important role in strengthening coordination between the state government and the constitutional office of the Governor.

The Governor expressed gratitude for the love and support he received during his tenure. He said he was leaving the state with cherished memories of the affection and cooperation extended by the people of Himachal Pradesh.

After the presentation, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the report of 16th Finance Commission would have a long term impact on the economy of the state including the upcoming budget.

Jain said that there is normal tariff of Rs. 500 for Himachali's and Rs. 1000 for Non Himachali's. The guest will have to pay half the advance at the time of booking and the rest half later at checkout. Besides this, the streamlined system is expected to increase occupancy rates, thereby boosting departmental revenue, said Sh. Jain

The Transport Minister said that in the field of employment generation, 1,061 stage carriage bus routes have been approved for the private sector, and more than 39,000 taxi/maxi permits have been issued, providing employment and self-employment opportunities to thousands of youths.

Agnihotri noted that this initiative was part of a broader efforts by the Chief Minister Sh. Sukhu and his vision to clear the substantial backlog of compassionate cases left unresolved by the previous BJP regime, which never bothered of providing relief to such families. He stated that the current government was committed to deliver justice to families who had been waiting for years for such support.