Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched ‘Apna Kangra’ app and handicrafts by Self Help Groups at Dharamshala within the district to offer a trouble free expertise to the vacationers in addition to to advertise the sale of native handicrafts.
He mentioned that the intention of ‘Apna Kangra’ is to empower rural ladies and supply employment alternatives to youth via tourism, whereas offering services of hospitality companies like motels, homestays and transportation of passengers.
He mentioned that whereas on one hand this app is sure to offer a singular expertise to the vacationers, then again it would act as an e-marketing platform for the SHG merchandise of the district.
Thakur additionally introduced that the ability of medical reimbursement to all retired workers of Himachal Pradesh State Board of Education can be availed by different retired authorities workers of the state. He mentioned that this initiative would price the exchequer Rs 1.61 crore yearly and would profit over 750 retired workers.
Thakur mentioned that the earlier authorities had stopped this facility to the board pensioners from April 2014.
The Chief Minister additionally nearly inaugurated the Radhe Krishna Cow Sanctuary at Luthan in Jwalamukhi meeting constituency of Kangra. The sanctuary has been constructed at a value of Rs 3.96 crore and may home 1,000 cattle.
Thakur mentioned, “The first decision of the state government was to provide old age pension to all senior citizens above the age of 70 years, while the second decision was to build a cow sanctuary and Gau Sadan for stray animals.”
He mentioned that the state authorities goals to create cow sanctuaries and ‘Gau Sadans’ for stray cows and different cattle throughout the state. In order to successfully handle and function these services, the federal government will levy a cess of Rs. 1 per bottle of wine, he mentioned.
Thakur mentioned that he has lately devoted a cow sanctuary at Sunni in Shimla with a capability to deal with 500 cows. He additionally mentioned that the state authorities is offering Rs 500 per cow to make preparations for satisfactory meals to the ‘Gau Sadans’.
According to Thakur, there are round 19,000 cows and different cattle in numerous cow sanctuaries throughout the state.
He mentioned that the state authorities has additionally began schemes like ‘Mukhyamantri Himcare’ to make sure that nobody is disadvantaged of high quality medical companies resulting from lack of funds.
Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Virendra Kanwar mentioned, “Our government has ensured that all roads and roads in the state are free from stray animals and have proper shelter.”
Earlier, Dr Nipun Jindal, Deputy Commissioner, Kangra welcomed the Chief Minister.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
