Bangana (Una), October 24:- Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday virtually inaugurated the Sub-Tehsil Office building at Beehru in the Kutlehar Assembly constituency from Shimla. The building has been constructed at a cost of ₹2.47 crore. On the occasion, MLA Vivek Sharma (Vikku) expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister, saying that he was well aware of the needs of the area and the problems faced by its residents. Development works in Kutlehar had gained momentum with his guidance and support.
The MLA said the new Beehru Sub-Tehsil building would provide better facilities to residents for revenue-related work. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister for his support in the development of the area and the resolution of public grievances.
Permission to Draw Water from BBMB to Help Resolve Drinking Water Problem
Vivek Sharma said that permission from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to draw water was an important step towards resolving the drinking water problem in the Bangana area. He credited Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for this achievement, saying it would significantly help meet the area's drinking water requirements.
He informed that work was underway on the Turkal-Panga drinking water supply scheme, costing approximately ₹15 crore. The Chief Minister had laid its foundation stone, and the target was to complete the project by December this year and dedicate it to the public. In addition, efforts were underway to advance irrigation projects costing around ₹46 crore for the Mandli area and ₹36 crore for the Lathiani area.
Plan to Establish Gyms, Parks and Reading-cum-Study Rooms in Every Panchayat
The MLA said work was underway to develop gyms and parks in every panchayat and install solar lights in streets to provide better facilities for young people. There was also a plan to establish internet-enabled reading-cum-study rooms in every panchayat building so that young people could access local facilities for studying and preparing for competitive examinations.
He said helping children from economically weaker families with their education was also among his priorities. He urged people to bring forward any education-related issues faced by such children, assuring them that all possible efforts would be made to help.
Focus on Tourism Development Around Gobind Sagar Lake
Vivek Sharma said the Kutlehar area had considerable tourism potential. Planned efforts were underway to develop Gobind Sagar Lake and its surrounding areas as tourist destinations. A grand entrance gate had been constructed at Androuli, and the road leading to the temple had been improved. Infrastructure worth crores of rupees was also being developed to promote water sports activities in the area.
He said expanding tourism activities would create employment and self-employment opportunities for local youth.
Efforts were also being made to promote industrial development in Kutlehar. Around 300 kanals of land had been identified for this purpose, and industrial development works costing approximately ₹20 crore were planned.
Efforts to Strengthen Electricity and Drinking Water Supply
The MLA said several steps had been taken over the past two years to strengthen the electricity system in Kutlehar. A total of 75 transformers had been installed in the area, and approximately ₹40 crore had been approved for the Electricity Board. Further efforts would be made to install new transformers wherever required to address low-voltage problems.
He informed that more than 200 motors had been installed in the area to improve the drinking water supply system. Efforts were also underway to establish a DSP office in the area. Recruitment was being undertaken to provide the required staff in schools, hospitals and other institutions so that residents could receive better facilities.
Efforts to Restore Patwar Circles and Open a Copying Branch
Vivek Sharma said efforts would be made to restore the patwar circles that had been de-notified in the area. He added that he had requested the Chief Minister to open a copying branch in the Bangana area, and the Chief Minister had responded positively. This would save residents from having to travel long distances to obtain copies of revenue records. He also said the issue of framing a policy for outsourced employees would be raised before the government.
During the programme, Kisan Morcha president Deshraj Modgil and former Block president Ram Asra also shared their views. Dohak Panchayat Pradhan Roshan Lal, Vice-Pradhan Arun, other panchayat representatives and the panchayat executive committee welcomed MLA Vivek Sharma and expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister and the MLA.
Deputy Commissioner Jatin Lal, Superintendent of Police Sachin Hiremath, SDM Sonu Goyal, Tehsildar Amit Sharma, BDO K. L. Verma, Zila Parishad member Chanchal Bala, Congress Block Vice-President Iqbal Singh, District Working President Suresh Dutt and Gau Seva Commission member Arun Patial were among the dignitaries present on the occasion.
