SHIMLA - 5 November, 2025

Significant decline in road accidents during Sukhu Government’s tenure

• Countless lives saved as road safety becomes a top priority of present government
  
  
• Under the leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Himachal Pradesh Government’s consistent efforts in the field of road safety have yielded positive and encouraging results. The state has witnessed a steady decline in road accidents, leading to the saving of countless precious lives.

According to official data, a total of 2,253 road accidents were recorded in 2023. This number fell to 2,147 in 2024, and only 1,457 accidents have been reported so far in the year 2025. This downward trend reflects the government’s proactive policies, improved monitoring mechanisms, and extensive public awareness campaigns on road safety.

A government spokesperson stated that this achievement is particularly noteworthy given that Himachal Pradesh faced severe natural disasters such as landslides, floods and cloudbursts in both 2023 and 2025. Despite these challenges, the state government maintained its focus on road safety through coordinated efforts across departments, resulting in a marked reduction in accidents.

The spokesperson added that road safety remains among the top priorities of the present state government. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has issued clear directives to take all possible measures to minimize road accidents and the government’s goal is not only to reduce accident numbers but also to ensure the safety and protection of every citizen’s life.

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Integrated Aqua Park to be established at Nadaun at a Cost of Rs 25 Crore

Taking another stride towards strengthening the rural economy, the State Government is set to establish an Integrated Aqua Park at Nadaun in District Hamirpur with an investment of Rs. 25 crore. Suitable land for the project has already been identified, and the Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared by ICAR–CIFA, Bhubaneswar. The upcoming Aqua Park will serve as a hub for employment generation, self-employment and livelihood creation, transforming the fisheries sector into a profitable and sustainable enterprise. It will act as a centre for the dissemination of modern freshwater aquaculture technologies to the grassroots level, empowering youth and farmers through diverse aquaculture and allied ventures such as fish seed production, fish feed formulation, value addition, and marketing.

By ensuring the availability of high-quality fish feed, the Aqua Park will help increase fish production and profitability for local farmers. It will also feature demonstration units for fish feed formulation and advanced aquaculture practices, providing practical training to unemployed youth and promoting self-employment in the sector.

As per the proposal, the park will focus on producing superior-quality seed of Indian Major Carps (Rohu – Jayanti Rohu, Catla – Amrit Catla, Mrigal), Exotic Carps (Hungarian and Amur strains), Minor Carps (Kulwans), Catfishes (Pangasius, Murrels), and Ornamental Fishes (Gold Fish, Koi Carp, Guppy, Molly). Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the Aqua Park will include modern hatchery facilities for carps and catfishes, nursery and rearing units, broodstock raising facilities, high-end aquaculture systems such as Biofloc and Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS), a feed mill, ornamental fish rearing units, a public aquarium, an aqua shop with marketing and incubation facilities, an administrative-cum-laboratory and training complex, a quarantine and wet laboratory, an effluent treatment plant, and other essential amenities.

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said “Strengthening the rural economy remains a key priority for the State Government, and the fisheries sector can play a pivotal role in enhancing farmers’ income. The department has been directed to adopt and promote modern aquaculture practices among farmers to ensure they receive remunerative returns for their hard work.”

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Himachal Pradesh Honoured with “People First Integration Award” for Integration of Citizen-Centric Services on Digi Locker

The Government of Himachal Pradesh has been recognized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, for its exemplary achievement in citizen-centric digital service delivery. The Department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDT&G), Government of Himachal Pradesh, has been conferred the “People First Integration Award” at the National Workshop and Conference on DigiLocker 2025 held in New Delhi on 4th November 2025.

The award acknowledges the successful integration of 51 HIMSeva (eDistrict) services along with HimParivar and HimAccess Card on the DigiLocker platform, marking a major milestone in the State’s digital transformation journey.

Speaking on the occasion, Gokul Butail, Principal Advisor (Innovation, Digital Technology and Governance) to the Chief Minister, said that this achievement reflects the constant guidance and vision of the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh to promote digitalization and transparency in government processes.Though pressed for time, the Chief Minister consistently conducts monthly reviews of ongoing digitalization initiatives, which has greatly facilitated the implementation of digital transformation across government departments.

“This award reflects the State Government’s strong commitment to driving digital inclusion and citizen empowerment through innovation and technology,” said Butail.

Highlighting the initiatives, he further added:

“Under the HimParivar and HimAccess projects, our aim is to create a unified digital ecosystem to ensure transparent, efficient, and inclusive service delivery for every citizen. This national recognition reaffirms Himachal Pradesh’s leadership in digital governance and its commitment to leveraging technology for public good.”

The award was received on behalf of the State Government by Ashish Singhmar, IAS, Secretary, Department of Digital Technologies & Governance, Government of Himachal Pradesh at New Delhi.

Dr. Nipun Jindal, Director, DDT&G, stated that the department has worked in a mission mode to integrate 53 types of citizen certificates and documents with the DigiLocker platform. These include:

HimParivar and HimAccess Cards, Bonafide Himachali Certificate, Copy of Parivar Register, Domicile Certificate, Income Certificate, Character Certificate and other services delivered through the HIMSeva (eDistrict) Portal. This integration ensures seamless, efficient, and transparent access to government services by minimizing physical documentation and providing a secure, unified digital ecosystem for citizens. -0-

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Chief Minister expresses grief over the demise of Col. Tejender Singh

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed grief over the demise of Col. Tejender Singh.

The Chief Minister said that the untimely demise of Col.Tejender Singh, who belonged to Laugni Gram Panchayat of Dharampur area in Mandi district, is an irreparable loss.

Extending his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the Chief Minister said that the State Government stands with the family in this hour of grief.

He prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

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