Himachal Pradesh Affairs
Himachal CM participates in Vibrant Village programme with Union Power Minister
Union Power Minister R.K. Singh and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu participated in an interaction programme organised under Vibrant Village Programme at Chitkul in District Kinnaur.
During the interaction programme organised under the Vibrant Village programme, the Union Power Minister and Chief Minister interacted and listened to the grievances of the local villagers. The people were also assured that all their genuine demands would be considered on priority.
The Union Minister while addressing the gathering said that the Vibrant Village programme is an initiative of the Union Government to strengthen the facilities in the Northern border and to provide all facilities at par with cities. He said that Chitkul, Pooh, Nako, Leo and Chango villages of district Kinnaur will be developed under the Vibrant Village Programme. He said a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) will adopt Chitkul Village and assist the State Government in development of the this Vibrant Village. He said that one mega-watt power plant would be established in Chitkul and the possibility of setting up of micro hydel projects on rivulets of the area would also be explored. He said that to promote the rich cultural heritage of the area and tourism activities, a cultural and tourist centre would also be established at Chitkul.
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