Punjab Newsline, Shimla, January 9-
The State Cabinet, in its meeting held here today under the Chairmanship of CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, paid rich tributes to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh and observed two minutes of silence in his memory. The Cabinet acknowledged his significant contributions to the nation and to Himachal Pradesh’s development. The Cabinet noted that several key projects in the state were realized due to Dr. Singh’s vision and support. These include the Atal Tunnel, three medical colleges, the ESIC Hospital at Ner Chowk, IIT Mandi, IIIT Una, the Central University, and the NIFT in Kangra.
It was also mentioned that Dr. Singh’s tenure as PM & Union FM was transformative. His initiatives such as the Right to Information Act, Right to Education Act, MNREGA, the Food Security Act, introduction of Aadhaar, DBT and the historic loan waiver for 72 lakh farmers were highlighted as milestones. The Indo-US Nuclear Deal during his Prime Ministership was hailed as a strategic achievement with lasting benefits for India.
The Cabinet gave its nod to rename HIPA as Dr. Manmohan Singh Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration.
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