Sukhu meets Amit Shah, Urges Centre for the speedy release of funds to mitigate the aftermath of disaster

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi today and apprised him that the State Government has submitted a post-disaster needs assessment report for the calamity faced by Himachal to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). He urged the Union Minister for the speedy release of funds to help the reconstruction efforts being undertaken by the state government.

The Chief Minister also requested to include routes under the subsidized helicopter service scheme and informed that the State has already sent the details of routes to the MHA. He requested early sanctioning of the same.

Shri Sukhu further said that the State Government has submitted proposals to the tune of 658.31 crore under the Vibrant Villages Programme. He apprised the Union Minister that MHA has conveyed in principle approval only for 14 works amounting to Rs. 3.87 crore. He requested for speedy sanction of remaining funds as the development of these villages is of prime importance from a national security point of view.

The Union Minister assured of all possible assistance to the state.