27 को मेडिकल कॉलेज सहित कई उदघाटन एवं शिलान्यास करेंगे मुख्यमंत्री

हमीरपुर 25 अक्तूबर। मुख्यमंत्री ठाकुर सुखविंद्र सिंह सुक्खू 27 अक्तूबर को जिला हमीरपुर के एक दिवसीय दौरे के दौरान मेडिकल कॉलेज के अकादमिक ब्लॉक सहित कई परियोजनाओं के उदघाटन एवं शिलान्यास करेंगे।

निर्धारित कार्यक्रम के अनुसार मुख्यमंत्री 27 अक्तूबर की सुबह कुल्लू के अंतर्राष्ट्रीय दशहरा उत्सव के समापन के बाद दोपहर को हमीरपुर के निकट जसकोट की हैलीपोर्ट पर पहुंचेंगे और तुरंत जोल सप्पड़ रवाना होंगे। जोल सप्पड़ में वह डॉ. राधाकृष्णन राजकीय मेडिकल कॉलेज (आरकेजीएमसी) के अकादमिक ब्लॉक का उदघाटन करेंगे तथा कॉलेज के विद्यार्थियों के साथ संवाद करेंगे।

इसके बाद वह रकड़ियाल में हिमाचल प्रदेश राज्य चयन आयोग की कॉलोनी का उदघाटन करेंगे और कुछ देर के लिए सर्किट हाउस में रुकेंगे। इसके पश्चात मुख्यमंत्री हीरानगर के चिल्ड्रन पार्क में स्ट्रीट फूड पार्क और गांव तरोपका में बाल देखभाल संस्थान की आधारशिला भी रखेंगे। शाम को वह शिमला लौट जाएंगे।

मुख्यमंत्री के दौरे के मद्देनजर जिला प्रशासन, मेडिकल कालेज और अन्य संबंधित विभागों ने पहले ही तैयारियां शुरू कर दी हैं। उपायुक्त गंधर्वा राठौड़ ने रविवार को जोल सप्पड़ स्थित मेडिकल कॉलेज के नए परिसर का दौरा करके मुख्यमंत्री के कार्यक्रम की तैयारियों की समीक्षा की तथा अधिकारियों को दिशा-निर्देश जारी किए। उन्होंने जिला के सभी वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों को मुख्यमंत्री के दौरे के दौरान व्यक्तिगत रूप से उपस्थित रहने के निर्देश भी जारी किए हैं।

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CM urges union government to raise Himachal Scouts Battalion

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged the union government to raise a dedicated Himachal Scouts Battalion on the lines of the Ladakh Scouts, Sikkim Scouts and Arunachal Pradesh Scouts. The proposed battalion would provide a special recruitment focus for local youth, particularly those from border areas such as Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts, who are familiar with the challenging terrain and harsh climatic conditions of high-altitude regions.

He said that such a specialised force would strengthen India’s defence preparedness along the Sino-Indian border, particularly the Line of Actual Control, while enhancing operational capabilities in the region’s difficult mountainous terrain.

Sh. Sukhu said that Himachal Pradesh, besides being known as Dev Bhoomi, was also Veer Bhoomi, as more than one lakh youth from the state were serving in the Armed Forces, while a similar number of ex-servicemen had contributed to the nation’s defence and security.

Highlighting the state’s glorious military tradition, the Chief Minister said that Major Som Nath Sharma, the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, hailed from Himachal Pradesh. He said that the valour, dedication and spirit of sacrifice displayed by Himachal Pradesh’s soldiers were a matter of immense pride for the state. “Our soldiers have never hesitated to make the supreme sacrifice for the Nation. Himachal Pradesh has produced four Param Vir Chakra awardees, which stands as a testament to the state’s rich legacy of courage, patriotism and sacrifice,” he added.

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Himachal to invest Rs. 15,000 crore in tourism sector over next five years: Chief Minister

Air connectivity to be strengthened to promote high-end tourism

• CM honours winners of Koti Golf Cup-2026

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government was planning to invest between Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 crore in the tourism sector over the next five years. He said the government was making concerted efforts to promote high-end tourism in the state, with a special focus on infrastructure development and strengthening air connectivity.

The Chief Minister made the statement today while presiding over the closing ceremony of the Koti Golf Cup-2026 tournament, organised on 24th and 25th October at Golf Course Naldehra in Shimla district in which over 80 players participated. On the occasion, he presented trophies to the winners and felicitated them for their achievements.

Sh. Sukhu said that Rs. 3,000 crore were being spent on land acquisition for the expansion of Kangra airport. In addition, the state government was providing Rs. 35 crore under the Viability Gap Funding mechanism to support flight operations in the state.

He said the government was working towards connecting all district headquarters through heliport facilities. Efforts were also underway to introduce connecting flights from Shimla to improve air accessibility and make travel more convenient for tourists.

The Chief Minister said that the expansion of Kangra airport would enable the operation of larger aircraft, helping increase tourist arrivals and giving a further boost to tourism activities across Himachal.

Highlighting the government’s initiatives to promote sustainable tourism, Sukhu said that 60 eco-tourism sites had been leased out, generating revenue of Rs. 22 crore for the state exchequer.

Praising the Naldehra Golf Course, the Chief Minister described it as one of the state’s most scenic golf destination. He credited Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh for his contribution to the development of the golf course.

Sh. Sukhu reiterated that the state government was committed to making Himachal Pradesh self-reliant and was undertaking necessary policy changes to achieve this objective. Recalling his student days, he said he used to visit the area during his college and university years.

Speaking on the occasion, Anirudh Singh said efforts were being made to make Naldehra Golf Course financially self-sustainable. He said the golf course had been opened to tourists and was attracting a large number of visitors.

He added that the state government had provided Rs 1.82 crore for the development of the golf course.

Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, Advocate General Anup Rattan, Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap, Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh, and members and office-bearers of the Koti Golf Club and Naldehra Golf Club were also present on the occasion.

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Feature-State government advances digital governance through integrated e-governance initiatives

HimSeva, HimParivar and HimAccess strengthen citizen-centric digital services

Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the state government is advancing digital governance to make administration more transparent, efficient and citizen-centric in the state. By leveraging technology to simplify procedures, improve departmental coordination and enhance public service delivery, the state government is building a more accessible and accountable administrative system, particularly suited to the geographical challenges of a mountainous state.

A key step in this transformation is the digitisation of administrative processes. The Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) Portal has streamlined the assessment of government officers and officials through online appraisal, review and acceptance, supported by Annual Work Plans and measurable performance goals. Complementing this initiative, the Meeting Management System digitises meeting schedules, notices, proceedings and follow-up actions. Automated reminders, task assignments and Action Taken Reports help ensure timely implementation of decisions and strengthen accountability across departments.

Further advancing the vision of paperless governance, the Document Management System (DMS) enables digital storage, retrieval and management of official records. Its AI-enabled features, including document summarisation and contextual and keyword-based searches, help official’s access essential information from lengthy documents more efficiently. These technology-driven improvements reduce dependence on physical records and support faster, more informed administrative decision-making.

The State Government is also strengthening citizen engagement through the Mukhyamantri Seva Sankalp Helpline (1100), which provides a centralised mechanism for registering grievances, assigning complaints to concerned departments and monitoring their resolution. With more than 10,000 officers across 93 departments mapped to the system, the platform reinforces institutional responsibility and enables systematic follow-up. WhatsApp-based chatbot functionality further expands access and makes grievance redressal more convenient for citizens.

Building on these administrative reforms, the HimSeva Portal brings government services together on a unified digital platform, facilitating online applications, workflow management, document verification, payments and service delivery. The development of HimSeva 2.0 and planned improvements in AI-based document verification aim to further simplify service access. Complementing this platform, HimAccess, the State’s Single Sign-On (SSO) and Digital Identity platform, enables users to access multiple government applications through a common authentication mechanism, reducing the need for separate login credentials.

Extending digital transformation to welfare administration, HimParivar, launched on 25 January 2025, serves as Himachal Pradesh’s unified Family and Social Registry. By consolidating family and individual information from different government systems, the platform supports eKYC, beneficiary verification, survey-based data collection and integration with departmental databases. This enables more systematic verification of welfare beneficiaries, improves coordination among departments and helps minimise duplication in records, laying the foundation for more targeted and efficient delivery of government schemes.

These initiatives reflect the state government’s sustained efforts to modernise governance through technology. From performance monitoring and paperless administration to grievance redressal, integrated service delivery and coordinated welfare management, Himachal Pradesh is strengthening the digital systems that connect government institutions with citizens. The focus remains on simplifying administrative processes, improving accountability and ensuring that public services become more accessible, responsive and efficient across the state.