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Nation A gift to Himachal

SELF-RELIANT HIMACHAL PRADESH

THE EMERGING FACE OF NEW INDIA

rime Minister Narendra Modi visited Himachal the 30 MW Deothal Chanju Hydroelectric Project in
Pradesh on the 13th of October where he Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. Laying the foundation
Plaid the foundation stone and inaugurated stone of the project, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
several development projects. Be it pharma or other said, “The projects whose foundation stone has
initiatives, Himachal Pradesh is becoming self-reliant been laid today will augment the share of Chamba
today. The better coordination between the state and in the power generation sector. The electricity that
central government has ensured that the modern will be generated here will earn hundreds of crores
facilities of the 21st century are reaching Himachal of rupees for Chamba, Himachal, and the youth
Pradesh today. Due to Government attention on the will get employment opportunities here.” During his
welfare of hilly areas, inaccessible areas, and tribal Himachal visit, Prime Minister Modi also dedicated
areas of the country in the last 8 years, these areas to the nation the Indian Institute of Information
are now on the path of rapid development. Technology (IIIT) at Una, the foundation stone of
Areas like Chamba, Pangi-Bharmaur, Chhota- which he himself had laid in 2017. Presently more
Bada Bhangal, Giripar, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti than 530 students are studying in this institute.
in Himachal are getting the benefit of various
government initiatives. Prime Minister Narendra PM LAYS THE FOUNDATION STONE OF 'BULK
Modi laid the foundation stone of two hydel DRUG PARK' IN HAROLI, UNA
projects-48 MW Chanju-III Hydroelectric Project and The Prime Minister's call for an AatmaNirbhar

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