SHIMLA- 30 October, 2026

Govt. striving to enhance staff strength above 70 percent in health institutions by 31^st March, 2027: CM

• Announces to open CBSE School at Sangrah
• Inaugurates CHC building at Nohradhar virtually

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today virtually inaugurated the Community Health Centre (CHC) building at Nohradhar in Renuka Assembly constituency of Sirmaur district from Shimla. Constructed at a cost of Rs. 6.92 crore, the six-bedded health facility is a significant step towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure and ensuring better access to quality medical services in the remote areas of the district.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the CHC would benefit approximately 50,000 people belonging to 20 gram panchayats and 47 villages in the surrounding areas. The facility would provide round-the-clock healthcare services, enabling people to access timely medical service closer to their homes.

Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government was committed to strengthening the healthcare system, particularly in rural and remote areas, so that people did not have to travel long distances to avail themselves of essential medical facilities. The establishment of this health centre would significantly ease the difficulties faced by residents in accessing timely treatment and would ensure improved healthcare services at the local level.

The Chief Minister informed that two Medical Officers and one Staff Nurse had already been posted at the institution to ensure the delivery of healthcare services. He said that the availability of medical personnel at the CHC would help address the immediate healthcare needs of the local population and provide greater convenience to patients and their families.

Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the government was taking sustained steps to improve health facilities across the state, with special emphasis on ensuring that people in rural areas receive accessible and reliable healthcare services.

He said that during the previous BJP Government health sector remained neglected and the hospitals were functioning with manpower of just 35 percent whereas the present state government intends to enhance the staff strength above 70 percent before 31^st March, 2027. He said that state government was strengthening medical colleges, zonal hospitals, district hospitals CHCs, PHCs etc. to offer better health care facilities to the people even residing in the rural areas.

Sh. Sukhu said that the state government was also focusing on bolstering the rural economy sector to strengthen the economy of the people living in the villages. He said that the state government was also opening CBSE schools in the rural areas so that students receive quality education nearer to their homes. He announced to make government senior secondary school Sangrah as CBSE School. He also assured to consider setting up of a milk chilling plant with the capacity of 5000 litres per day in the area.

On the occasion MLA and President HPCC Vinay Kumar thanked the Chief Minister for the new building and said that the CHC would benefit approximately 50,000 people belonging to 20 gram panchayats and 47 villages in the surrounding areas. The facility would provide round-the-clock healthcare services, enabling people to access timely medical service closer to their homes.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, Secretary Health Ashish Singhmar, Director Health Services Dr. Gopal Berry and other senior officers were also present at Shimla while Deputy Commissioner Sirmaur Priyanka Verma, SP Nishchint Negi and local leaders were present at Nohradhar.

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Himachal secures record-breaking bid for operation and management of Wildflower Hall Hotel, SHIMLA

In a landmark achievement under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Himachal Pradesh government has successfully concluded the competitive e-auction for granting licence rights for the Operation and Management of the prestigious Wildflower Hall Hotel, Shimla, securing an unprecedented revenue-sharing bid of 47.1 percent of the Annual Gross Revenue. This is stated to be the highest-ever revenue-sharing bid in India for a transaction of this nature.

The successful e-auction marks a significant milestone in the state government's efforts towards the optimal utilisation and commercial management of valuable public assets. The arrangement is expected to generate substantial and sustained recurring revenue for the State Exchequer, estimated at approximately Rs. 3 crore per month, with an annual escalation of 3 percent, over the licence period of 35 years. The transaction is projected to generate aggregate revenue of approximately Rs. 2,000 crore during the licence period, besides an upfront licence fee of Rs. 48 crore and a committed minimum investment of Rs. 50 crore in the hotel property.

Significantly, this landmark achievement follows the successful conclusion of nearly 25 years of prolonged litigation, culminating in the restoration of the hotel property to the state government pursuant to judicial proceedings before the Supreme Court. Consequently, the state government has secured complete ownership and control of the hotel land and property, the Joint Venture Company and its associated assets and rights, along with cash accruals of approximately Rs. 400 crore.

The successful auction, conducted through a transparent and competitive bidding process, represents a major achievement in unlocking the economic potential of this iconic property while retaining full ownership of the hotel and its underlying assets with the state government. The initiative reaffirms the government's commitment to transparency, fiscal prudence and efficient management of public assets and promotion of world-class tourism infrastructure, while securing substantial long-term financial benefits for the state.

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that his government was committed to safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the state in every major project and public asset. He said that the successful resolution of the Wildflower Hall matter, after nearly 25 years of litigation, was a significant achievement for the state. He further stated that the present government had consistently pursued the state's legitimate interests in important projects, including the Kishau Multipurpose Project and matters concerning JSW, to ensure that Himachal Pradesh received its rightful benefits. He said that the government would not compromise on the interests of the state and its people and would continue to pursue every matter firmly and transparently.

The Chief Minister said that the restoration of Wildflower Hall, securing a record-breaking revenue-sharing bid and ensuring substantial long-term financial returns demonstrated his government's resolve to protect public assets and strengthen the state's economy. He appreciated the dedicated efforts of the administrative machinery, consultants and legal teams whose sustained commitment and professional efforts helped safeguard the state's interests. He said that the government would continue to adopt transparent, accountable and result-oriented approaches to ensure that the state's resources and assets were utilised in the best interests of its people.himla