THANKSGIVING: Minister performs “puja” at Jawala Mukhi Temple

Dharamsala, December 31, 2012: The newly appointed Urban Development minister of the Vir Bhadra government in Himachal Sudhir Sharma said, “The government shall give emphasis to planed development of the urban areas of Himachal. New satellite town ships shall be developed to lower down  the pressure on the existing urban areas.”

He was talking to press after visiting Jawala Mukhi Temple on his way to his constituency Dharamsala on Monday.

He said that the status of different towns and cities shall be upgraded according to its population and importance.

Sharma said, “The priority shall be given to increase parking facilities in Shimla, Dharamsala and religious towns of the state.”

He said that special care will be taken to keep Jawalamukhi clean and develop it as a smooth traffic city for motorists.

He said that the Vir Bhadra Government shall work for the public of the state without discrimination of areas and keeping interests of all sections of society. He said that the matters relating to house tax irregularities in the state shall be taken in the meeting of the high officials of the department.

Sudhir reached Dharamsala in the evening, first time after assuming the ministers post, was welcomed near Gaggal by DC Kangra and other high officials.