Himachal Pradesh gets award of Rs.3.54 lakh in Amrut Mission

Dharamshala, September 30, 2016: Himachal Pradesh got the award of Rs 3,54,00,000, on Friday, in INDOSAN function presided by Prime Minister at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This prize was given to HP in recognition of accomplishment of the urban reforms for 2015-16 In Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, AMRUT. HP has Shimla city in this scheme.
The award was received from PM by UD minister of HP Mr.Sudhir Sharma, who told over phone , “I am over joyed to get this award for Shimla. In smart Cities mission too Dharamshala of HP is leading the nation in Implementation, for which the work has already started in the fields on water supply and street lighting.”
Earlier, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated INDOSAN – India Sanitation Conference on Friday in Delhi . He said that while no one likes dirt or dirty surroundings, the habit of cleanliness takes some effort to develop.
He said children are increasingly conscious about issues regarding cleanliness. This shows that the Swachhta Abhiyan is touching people’s lives. He added that a healthy competition is now developing among cities and towns, for promoting cleanliness.
Appreciating the media for its positive role, the Prime Minister said that if there is someone who has furthered the cause of cleanliness more than me, it is the media.
The Prime Minister congratulated the award winners, and especially appreciated some of them for succeeding through Jan Bhagidaari.