Himachal This Week

Himachal This Week

(Current Affairs for Competitive Exams.)

• UD, TCP and HPTDC sign MOU with HDFC bank for online services- The Urban Development, Town and Country Planning Development Corporation and Tourism Development Corporation signed a MOU with HDFC bank for various online services. This MOU brought the people and Government one step ahead to each other. It improved the strengthen the program of Digital Himachal.

Now it would be very easy to pay Property Tax and to book hotel and Buses.

• Government extended Group Accidental Insurance Coverage Scheme – Now all recognized journalist of the state will avail the benefit of Group Accidental Insurance Scheme. Value of insurance is Rs 5 lakh.

Hundred percent insurance some will be given in case of death, loss of two limbs, two eyes or one limb. However 50% sum would be given in case of loss of one limb and one eye. Scheme will be operated by IFFCO- Tokyo Company. Any journalist can apply for scheme on Himachal Government website www.himachalpr.gov.in .

• M inaugurated International Renuka Fair On 21 Nov – On 21 Nov C.M inaugurated the international Renuka Fair. C.M with other ministers was received by Deputy Commissioner of Sirmour. On 22 Nov C.M also enjoyed the riding of the camel in the fair.

• New Degree College at Sarahan – On 22 Nov C.M laid foundation of new Degree College at Sarhan, in Sirmaur. College will be completed with estimated cost of Rs 11.05 crore. C.M also said that it will help the those students who want to study but could not due to lack of such institutions. He also expressed his view that how new college would improve the life of the girls..

• New Bridge over the Markandey River Sirmaur- M on 22 Nov laid the foundation stone of New bridge, which will be constructed over the Markandey river with total cost of Rs 6 crore. C.M also said that his government is dedicated for the development of the region.

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Pradeep Kumar (Kangra,Being Pahadi)