Modi government has always helped Himachal liberally
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while addressing a press conference in Shimla today, elaborated her views on the achievements of the double engine government in front of the media. She said that the Himachal government not only implemented the schemes of the central government in Himachal but also made schemes in Himachal on the same lines so that the entire people of Himachal could get the benefits of the schemes. She said that the best examples of this are the Ayushman Yojana of the Central Government and Himcare Scheme of the Himachal Government. In this, if some people were left out of the Ayushman scheme, they were included in the Himcare scheme. This is a classic example of double engine government. Similarly, Ujjwala and Grihini are examples of the scheme. If the Jal Jeevan Mission Center has a plan to provide drinking water to all , Himachal has taken it forward to such an extent that has brought water from the tap to Tashi village, located on the highest point of Lahaul-Spiti.
Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Renuka Ji Hydroelectric Project built in Himachal is a great example of cooperative federalism. Where the Renuka ji project was stuck for years, Modi ji expedited its work and Himachal will get 40 MW of electricity from this project to be built at a cost of 7 thousand crores and in addition to this power will be given in 5 states.
The creation of an institute like AIIMS in Himachal is a symbol of Modi ji’s special attachment to Himachal. Similarly, the dedication of the Atal Tunnel Rohtang to the public shows the prompt decision of the Modi government at the Center and their commitment to work fast. This has not only ensured connectivity for 12 months of the year but is also getting benefits in the tourism sector.
Under the Nari Ko Naman Yojana, the fare for women in Himachal buses was halved. Similarly, a resolution has been taken to increase the assistance given under Mukhyamantri Shagun Yojana from Rs.31 thousand to Rs.51 thousand. It is unbelievable in itself that a separate Sankalp Patra has been declared for women in Himachal. This double engine reflects the government’s commitment towards women empowerment.
She informed that with the efforts of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and with the cooperation of Prime Minister Modi, the National Ropeway Development Project is being implemented all over the country and in Himachal. Due to which not only tourism will develop in Himachal but better connectivity can also be ensured. This is possible only with double engine government. She congratulated Jairam Sarkar of Himachal for jumping 9 points to 7th position in “Ease of Doing Business”. Due to which better investment opportunities will be available in Himachal and the youth here will get better employment and business opportunities.
She further said that himachal has been helped liberally by the modi government and initiated various schemes for development and by the multilateral agencies who have given liberal grants to Himachal for various projects .