Himachal Pradesh Government

Governor hosts 'At Home' on occasion of Republic Day
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla organised 'At Home' on the occasion of Republic Day at Rajbhavan today.

Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia, Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh, Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Bipin Chander Negi, Judges of Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh High Court, Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania, MLAs, Mayor MC Shimla Surinder Chauhan, Deputy Mayor Uma Kaushal, Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, Director General of Police Dr. Atul Verma, former ministers, chairman & vice chairman of various Boards and Corporations, freedom fighters, prominent persons of the town, senior civil, police and military officers were also present on the occasion among others.

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Deputy Chief Whip, MLA greet Chief Minister on Republic Day
Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania and MLA Harish Janartha greeted Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on the occasion of 76th Republic Day. The Chief Minister said that this day was special for the people of India as we adopted our constitution on this day in 1950. He asked all the elected representatives and those holding important offices to abide by the constitution while discharging their duties. He added that the state government was working with dedication to usher Himachal Pradesh towards self-reliance and make it the most progressive state in the country.

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New policy to be formulated for National-level players: Chief Minister
Extends best wishes to state players participating in the National Games

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here today that the state government would soon introduce a new policy for national-level players. He made this statement while addressing the contingent of state players heading to the 38th National Games being held in Uttarakhand. The 200-member contingent of the state will participate in the games scheduled from 28^th January to 14^th February, 2025.

Extending best wishes to the players, the Chief Minister stated that the state government has taken several initiatives to promote sports and players. Basic sports infrastructure was being developed at district level. Additionally, the prize money for podium finish in International sports events have been significantly increased.

Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the prize money for gold medalists in the Olympics, Winter Olympics and Paralympics has been raised from Rs. 3 crore to Rs. 5 crore. Similarly, for silver medalists from Rs. 2 crore to Rs. 3 crore and for bronze medalists from Rs. 1 crore to Rs. 2 crore.

For the Asian Games and Asian Para Games, the prize money for gold medalists has been increased from Rs. 50 lakh to Rs. 4 crore, for silver medalists from Rs. 30 lakh to Rs. 2.5 crore and for bronze medalists from Rs. 20 lakh to Rs. 1.5 crore.

Similarly, price money for gold medalists of Commonwealth Games has been increased from Rs. 50 lakh to Rs. 3 crore, for silver medalists from Rs. 30 lakh to Rs. 2 crore and for bronze medalists from Rs. 20 lakh to Rs. 1 crore.

The Chief Minister emphasized his commitment to the welfare of players, highlighting that he himself was a sportsperson and could not overlook the needs of athletes. He said that earlier Under-17 and Under-19 players were receiving Rs. 150 as diet money for state-level competitions and Rs. 250 for national competitions. This amount has been increased by the present state government to Rs. 400 and Rs. 500, respectively. Similarly, for Under-14 players, the diet money for state-level competitions has been raised from Rs. 120 to Rs. 250 and for national-level competitions from Rs. 250 to Rs. 400. The diet money for players residing in sports hostels has also been increased from Rs. 150 to Rs. 400. Furthermore, the players participating in competitions outside the state are now entitled to AC three-tier train fare for distances up to 200kms and economy-class airfare for distances beyond 200kms.

Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania, MLAs Harish Janartha and Bawa Hardeep Singh, Chief Minister's Principal Advisor (Media) Naresh Chauhan and representatives of various sports organisations were present on the occasion.

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Festivities marks Republic Day Celebrations throughout the State
Governor unfurls the Tricolour at Ridge

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla unfurled the National Flag on the occasion of 76th Republic Day during state level celebration at the historic Ridge, Shimla, today and took salute from an impressive march past led by Parade Commander Lt. Gagandeep Chauhan from 22, Jammu & Kashmir Rifles.

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was also present on the occasion.

The contingents of the Army, Indo-Tibet Border Police, Himachal Pradesh Armed Police, Punjab Police, State Police, Home Guards, Fire Services, Himachal Pradesh Postal Services, Disaster Management, ex-servicemen, National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme Cadets and Bharat Scouts and Guides etc. performed the march past.

Tableaux showcasing various development activities of different departments were the main attraction.

The culture troupes from Kinnaur, Hamirpur, Shimla and Mandi gave cultural performances. The troupes of North Zone Cultural Center Patiala - Rajasthan and Uttarakhand also performed on the occasion.

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh, Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania, MLA Harish Janartha, Chief Minister's Principal Advisor (Media) Naresh Chauhan, Chief Minister's Political Advisor Sunil Sharma, Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, Director General of Police Dr. Atul Verma, Principal Secretary Devesh Kumar, MC Shimla Mayor Surinder Chauhan and Deputy Mayor Uma Kaushal, other senior civil, police and military officers and people from across the state were also present on the occasion.

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CM inaugurates Bir Paragliding Centre-cum-Hotel complex
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the Bir Paragliding Centre-cum-Hotel complex in Kangra district which has been constructed by HP Tourism Development board under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Tourism Department to promote adventure tourism in the state.

The total cost of construction of the complex is approximately 9 crore. The building is situated in the heart of Bir. The entire building has office room, lecture halls, conference rooms, dormitories, single bed rooms, one dining hall and a modern kit and a modern kitchen the facility which can accommodate many tourist and trainees at the same time. The complex also has lift facility.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that adventure sports and tourism have become increasingly popular, offering a unique blend of excitement, challenge, and cultural immersion. This niche market combines physical activity, exploration, and travel, catering to thrill-seekers and nature enthusiast.

He said that the Bir Paragliding Centre-cum-hotel complex will be jointly run by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation and ABV Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports, Manali. Some part of the building will be kept by ABV Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports, Manali to run Paragliding Courses and rest of the complex will have hotel facilities for tourist and locals visiting Bir.

The Chief Minister said the complex has vast potentials to earn revenue for the state as its going to be one of its kinds in India, which will not only host tourist visiting Kangra district but will also provide training to individuals opting to learn paragliding and flying.

“As Government is leaving no stone unturned to make District Kangra a tourism capital, now with introduction of this facility at Bir Billing the entire surrounding of Bir will have many benefits like, Economic growth by creation of jobs, Cultural exchange, and Personal growth, stated the Chief Minister.

He said Bir-Billing being popular among youngsters has become fastest growing travel destination, which remains fully occupied by travelers and adventure enthusiasts throughout the year. The complex will offer various courses of Paragliding from Basic, Intermediate to Advance courses, as per International standards. For optimum utilization of this facility, alongside training activities a full scale hotel will be operationalised by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. The cost effective accommodation and training to be provided by HPTDC and ABVIMAS will surely bring good revenue to the State.

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CM launches Him Pariwar Portal offering over 300 online services
During the state-level Statehood Day celebrations held in Baijnath, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the Him Pariwar Portal. This initiative will provide a centralized platform for accessing documents, government services, and welfare schemes for all families in the state.

The portal aims to simplify and enhance transparency in availing government schemes. Through the portal, citizens can access over 300 government services from the comfort of their homes.

A video showcasing the Him Pariwar Project was presented, and the Chief Minister released the Him Pariwar booklet. He also distributed Him Pariwar Cards.

The Chief Minister also awarded Kangra Police Station with the National Award 2024 for its exemplary performance. The station excelled in crime control, grievance redressal, public cooperation, administrative efficiency, use of modern technology, and staff performance. Inspector Sanjeev Kumar, the station in charge, received the award from the Chief Minister.

In addition, Nurpur Police District received the first rank for excellence in law enforcement and administrative efficiency, and the award was presented to SP Ashok Ratan. Kullu District secured second place, with the award handed to SP Sakshi Verma, while Kangra District ranked third, with SP Shalini Agnihotri receiving the honour. In the tribal districts category, Lahaul-Spiti District Police won first prize. The Chief Minister also honoured Parade Commander Ravi Nandan (IPS) and other parade commanders, as well as cultural program participants, for their contributions.

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