MLAs outline regional development demands at the conclusion of state budget session in Shimla

Shimla: Ahead of the state budget session, the two-day annual planning meeting of the state government was held in Shimla on Tuesday.
MLAs of all 68 assembly constituencies have decided on development priorities in their respective constituencies during the upcoming financial year.
Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) representing different constituencies presented their respective requirements for developmental initiatives in their areas.
Noorpur AC MLA Ranbir Singh has called for road expansion, a health center at Khukhled, a new sub-tehsil building at Sadwan and channelization of Chakki and Jabbar Khad to prevent land erosion in district Kangra. Additionally, he stressed the need to tackle the drug mafia through effective measures. Singh’s proposals include infrastructural development and resolution of social issues, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to the progress of the region.
Indora MLA Malendra Rajan pitched for major development in his constituency. He laid emphasis on a medical college at Indora, upgradation of Basantapur school and strengthening of existing educational institutions. Additionally, he demanded the establishment of a new trade ITI at Gangath, a polytechnic college and a police post at Bhadroha. Rajan stressed the importance of public participation to tackle drug and mining mafias and called for a community-based approach to address these issues.
Meanwhile, Fatehpur MLA Bhavani Singh Pathania demanded early completion of the construction work of the college and joint office building in Ray, Fatehpur. He also urged for opening a circle office of HPSEBL in Fatehpur and adequate funds for the repair of Shah Canal.
Ani MLA Lokendra Kumar stressed the need to improve infrastructure, especially focusing on the Sainj-Aani road. He also called for increasing facilities during Shrikhand Yatra. Additionally, Kumar urged strengthening of the police force to deal with the drug menace, advocated the establishment of a police traffic wing at Ani, and pressed for the introduction of e-vehicles from Jalodi Pass to Saryolsar Lake. .
Dehra MLA Hoshiar Singh gave suggestions to promote tourism activities in the area and increase economic resources through better forest management. Apart from setting up wood-based industries in the temples of the state and increasing the revenue through VIP darshan slips, he also demanded to effectively take up the issue of 7000 displaced people of Pong Dam with the Central Government.
Banjar MLA Surendra Shourie demanded strengthening of NH-305 so that tourists can visit Tirthan Valley conveniently. He urged for further improvement in the supply of drinking water and electricity and early completion of the under construction Dalasani Bridge and Banjar Bypass.
Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said that these suggestions, ideas and priorities of the MLAs contribute to the government in making development plans on the basis of the region. He said that these priorities and views of the MLAs will be included in the upcoming budget of the state.
“Today we held meetings for Kangra, Kullu and Kinnaur districts, the MLAs have expressed positive views on some issues, we have taken decisions and on some other issues and views we will take decisions and include them in the upcoming budget session. I am confident that MLA Sukhu said, “Contribute to us in making plans from your respective areas. During the two days we take suggestions and advice from MLAs from both BJP and Congress parties and make plans for the year.”
When asked about the preparations before the snowfall warning, the Chief Minister said that the state is prepared to deal with the situation.
Sukhu said, “We are ready to deal with any snowfall situation in the state, we are waiting for the rain god to rain on us as it is good for agriculture and horticulture in the state.”
Responding to questions regarding the strike and protests by various groups of teachers and visually impaired people, the Chief Minister said that everyone’s demands would be considered in the budget.
“Before the budget, people protest with their demands and we are considering everyone and their issues as per the law,” the chief minister said.
The legislatures hope that the state government will consider and resolve their demands and issues.

“Today in MLA priority meeting we discussed our issues and took up the issues during the meeting. In my. Constituency the National Highway 305 needs to be repaired and widen the road so that the Volvo buses can also be sent through that route for tourism promotion. it is important. There is a need to install more electricity transformers to the region that has also been taken up for traffic management and for development we have also taken up to increase the MLA grant in the state and we shall take up more issues in the assembly,” said BJP MLA Surender Shorie.
The Congress legislators are hopeful to get a disaster relief from the Union Budget so that the restoration is completely in the state with the support of the Union government.
“We have taken up the demands and issues for roads restoration in the region as we are still restoring after the floods last year. We have taken up all issues including the issue of the drugs among the youth.As far as the union budget is concerned it would be an election budget and we hope the union government considers our demands for the demand of disaster relief. I hope our demand will be considered as we need reconstruction in the state.” said Kuldeep Singh Rathore, Congress legislator.
Answering a question on the election of either Sonia Gandhi or Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Himachal Pradesh for Rajya Sabha, in upcoming elections scheduled on 27th February, Rathore said that the decision on this will be taken soon on it.
“We have not discussed the matter but I hope very soon the candidature will be finalized, may be any in of them agrees,” said Rathore.