Chief Minister Mr Virbhadra Singh stated this while addressing a mammoth gathering at Chadiyar in Baijnath assembly constituency of Kangra district today. He said this decision would go a long way in bringing the children studying in government schools at par with the students of private educational institutions.
He said education was the topmost priority of the State government and 994 new schools had been opened or upgraded since last three years besides opening 25 degree colleges in the State. Most of the colleges had been opened in remote and far-flung areas to provide facility of higher education to the rural youth especially girls near to their homes. He said the government had also fixed the responsibility of the teachers so as to ensure quality in the education standards.
The Chief Minister said possibilities would also be explored to set up PWD sub-division at Chadiyar and to upgrade Chadiyar as first referral unit.
He announced to rename senior secondary school, Chadiyar on the name of Bakshi Pratap Singh Memorial School. Remembering contributions of former Minister Bakshi Pratap Singh, he said basic facilities like hospital were provided in the Changar area during his tenure. He directed the health department to ensure better health care facilities in Chadiyar hospital.
Mr Virbhadra Singh said Himachal Pradesh was a peaceful state where all sections of society live with harmony. Though the state had majority of Hindu population, but other minorities were also living with same dignity and rights. Referring to the recent incident that took place in Chamba, he cautioned those elements who often indulge themselves in dividing the society in the name of caste, creed and religion and also try to give political shape to such incidents.
He also laid foundation stone of lift irrigation scheme for Chek and Simbal villages at Salera to be constructed at a cost of Rs. 88.38 lakh benefiting population of 2930 of four villages. He announced to construct Bulana-Zikglabedu jeepable road and directed the PWD authorities for metalling of road leading to the house of former Minister Bakshi Pratap Singh.
The members of Gram Panchayat Matyal and Mr Ram Hanuman Tekri Temple honoured the Chief Minister on this occasion.
Vice President, Block Congress Committee, Baijnath Mr Gulab Chand presented a cheque of Rs. 15000 to the Chief Minister towards Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
Local MLA Mr Kishori Lal thanked the Chief Minister for undertaking various developmental projects in his constituency during last three years and sanctioning more development projects during this tour.
MLA Mr Yadvinder Goma, Chairman, Kangra Co-operative Bank Mr Jagdish Sipahiya, President, Block Congress Committee Mr Raj Kumar Kaura and other prominent people of the area were present on the occasion.
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