Himachal CM calls on Union Home Minister

Shimla, March 11, 2022: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur called on the Union Home Minister Amit Shah at New Delhi today.

He requested the Union Minister to declare Trans-Giri area of Sirmour district as tribal area and Hatti community as Scheduled Tribe.

Chief Minister said the adjoining area of Jaunsar area of Uttrakhand has already been declared as tribal area. He said that declaring Trans-Giri area of Sirmour district as tribal area is very genuine demand of the people of the area as about three lakh population comprising of 144 panchayats will be benefitted. He said that this would not only ensure additional and special budget for this area, but also meet the long pending demand of the people of this area.

He also discussed about various developmental schemes going on in the state and thanked the Centre for all the support. He also highlighted about welfare centric schemes proposed in the budget.

Chief Secretary Ram Subhag Singh gave valuable inputs in the meeting.

Union Home Minister gave a patient hearing and assured of all possible help.