Cabinet Greenlights Hemp Cultivation Study in Himachal, Allocates Rs 56 Crore for Robotic Surgery
"CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Presides Over the State Cabinet Meeting in Dharamshala"
Dharamshala (Kangra) Himachal Pradesh, Kumud Sharma, January 24: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the State Cabinet meeting in Dharamshala, Kangra district, on Friday. During the meeting, the Cabinet approved the extension of the special relief package introduced for disaster-affected families in 2023 to those impacted by the devastating fire in Tandi village, Kullu district. As part of the relief, families whose homes were completely damaged will receive Rs 7 lakh, those with partially damaged houses will be given Rs 1 lakh, and families with damaged cow sheds will be provided Rs 50,000. This initiative aims to support the recovery and rebuilding efforts of the affected families in Tandi village.
In addition to the immediate relief package, the Cabinet decided to provide monthly assistance of Rs 5,000 to the affected families for house rent payments until June 30, 2025, offering further support during their recovery. Furthermore, the Cabinet approved the procurement of advanced machinery and equipment for robotic surgery at two key healthcare facilities—the Atal Super Specialty Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMSS) in Chamiyana and Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College in Tanda, Kangra. This state-of-the-art equipment, to be acquired at a cost of Rs 56 crore, is aimed at enhancing medical services and bringing world-class healthcare closer to the people, in line with the standards set by AIIMS, New Delhi.
The Cabinet also approved an amendment to the Forest Department’s previous order, allowing the extraction of Kashmir roots with a revised cut-off date of February 15, 2025. In addition, the Cabinet granted permission for the transportation of forest produce extracted from open spaces before January 4, 2025, in accordance with the Himachal Pradesh Forest Produce Transit (Land Routes) Rules, 2013, until February 15, 2025. In a significant move to enhance tourism, the Cabinet also sanctioned the establishment of a ropeway connecting Kullu Bus Stand to Pij Paragliding Point. This new transport facility will provide tourists with safe and convenient access, further promoting tourism activities and boosting the local economy.
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