Himachal: Rise in MLALAD Fund

While presenting the Budget 2022-23 in Himachal Pradesh’s state assembly, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announced that the Member of Legislative Assembly Local Area Development (MLALAD) fund would be increased from Rs 1.80 crore to Rs 2 crore. Overview: The ..

Tags: Himachal Pradesh • Jai Ram Thakur • MLALADS scheme

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Himachal Pradesh government launches Pragati Rath of HDFC bank

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has launched the Pragati Rath of the HDFC bank that will provide financial and digital literacy to the people during a month-long initiative by moving to different parts of the state.

Tags: Government of India • HDFC Life • Jai Ram Thakur • State governments of India

Mukhya Mantri Seva Sankalp Helpline ‘1100’ launched in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has launched Mukhya Mantri Seva Sankalp Helpline ‘1100’ (Chief Minister’s Service Resolution Helpline) for speedy and time-bound redressal of public grievances using modern technology. By calling this helpline common citizens of state will ..

Tags: Chief Minister's Service Resolution Helpline • Geo Tagging • Geo-mapping • Himachal Pradesh • Jai Ram Thakur

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019

Himachal Pradesh makes GPS device mandatory for trekkers

The Himachal Pradesh (HP) government has made it compulsory for trekkers to carry a GPS (Global Positioning System) device to tackle any exigency. This decision was taken at a review meeting on preparedness for the monsoon chaired by Shrikant Baldi, ..

Tags: BIS Seismic Zonation Map • Dalhousie • Dharamshala • Disaster Management Act 2005 • Early Warning Systems

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

HP government launched ‘Shakti’ app for women’s safety in state

Jai Ram Thakur, the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, has launched the ‘Shakti’ app to ensure safety and protection of women in the state. The app was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) of the Himachal Pradesh government. It ..

Tags: Government of India • Himachal Pradesh • Jai Ram Thakur • State governments of India

Jairam Thakur sworn-in as new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh

Jairam Thakur Jairam Thakur, the 5-time BJP MLA , has been sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh after he was elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party on Sunday. Thakur is a MLA from Seraj ..

Tags: Bharatiya Janata Party • Himachal Pradesh • Jai Ram Thakur • Seraj • State governments of India