Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. It was described as a courtesy call after becoming the Chief Minister.
A statement, issued by the Himachal government said that besides discussing issues of various development projects under implementation in the State, the Chief Minister also requested liberal assistance from the centre for giving a fillip to the ongoing development works.
The Chief Minister assured the Prime Minister that the State government will effectively implement the centrally launched schemes, viz: 'Pradhanmantri Gati Shakti Yojna which is aimed to revolutionise infrastructure and 'Parvatmala Yojna for construction of ropeways. He said that both these schemes would immensely benefit the people of the State, adding further that connectivity and infrastructure development were one of the main focus areas of the present government besides generating employment avenues for the people.
Sukhu also honoured the Prime Minister with a traditional memento, Himachali Shawl and cap. The Prime Minister congratulated him on becoming the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and assured of all possible support to the state.
Himachal CM calls on Prime Minister
Wednesday, 25 January 2023 | PNS
| New Delhi / Shimla
Himachal CM calls on Prime Minister
Wednesday, 25 January 2023 | PNS | New Delhi / Shimla
