In a significant push toward educational and infrastructural development, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, during his visit to Una Assembly constituency on Monday, inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth Rs. 25.79 crore. His address to the people and students of Una carried a clear message: the future of Himachal Pradesh lies in empowered youth, modern institutions, and corruption-free governance.
The Chief Minister dedicated the newly constructed building of Government Senior Secondary School (Boys), Una, built at a cost of Rs. 8.79 crore, marking a major enhancement in the academic infrastructure of the region. Emphasizing the state’s focus on educational reform, he announced that this institution would soon be converted into a co-educational school operating under the CBSE pattern from the next academic session. He emphasized that government schools must evolve to meet the standards of English-medium convent schools. In this direction, the government has already initiated English medium instruction from Class I and is in the process of recruiting 500 subject experts. In addition, the recruitment of 961 Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) in Arts, Medical, and Non-Medical streams is underway, along with 600 new posts for Junior Basic Teachers (JBTs).
Furthering this vision, Chief Minister Sukhu inaugurated a state-of-the-art academic block at the Government Degree College, Una, constructed at a cost of Rs. 12 crore. This modern facility includes smart classrooms, updated science laboratories, and new administrative wings that reflect a growing shift towards technology-driven education in the region. To support young women from rural and remote areas in their educational journey, he also laid the foundation stone of a new girls’ hostel on the same campus, to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 5 crore.
The Chief Minister’s development agenda included long-term structural reforms. He spoke about the government’s plan to set up Rajiv Gandhi Government Model Day Boarding Schools in each Assembly constituency. With a budget of Rs. 200 crore earmarked for this transformative initiative, these schools will provide education from pre-primary to Class 12 under the CBSE curriculum and will be outfitted with facilities like smart classrooms, indoor stadiums, swimming pools, music rooms, and playgrounds. This holistic model aims to bridge the rural-urban divide in education and prepare students for competitive futures in a rapidly modernizing society.
Addressing broader concerns, Chief Minister Sukhu spoke passionately about public health, stating that Rs. 1350 crore is being invested to overhaul medical technology in the state. Medical institutions including IGMC Shimla, Tanda, and Nerchowk are being upgraded with advanced equipment and the replacement of machines over 20 years old is underway. The government also aims to make robotic surgery and other sophisticated treatments accessible to the general public. The PGI Satellite Centre in Una, which had faced environmental clearance delays, has been fast-tracked for early completion.
On the governance front, the Chief Minister reiterated his administration’s firm stand against the drug and mining mafias that threaten the future of the youth. Declaring zero tolerance towards drug trafficking, he promised jail time for all those involved in the illicit Chitta trade and assured that all property illegally acquired through the narcotics business would be confiscated. He said that the government is determined not to let Himachal’s youth fall victim to addiction and criminal exploitation.
He acknowledged the resilience of the people of Himachal Pradesh and thanked them for their trust, particularly in light of recent economic, political, and natural challenges. His visit also included interaction with students, where he honored meritorious individuals for their academic and sports achievements and assured that pending demands, such as the construction of an auditorium for the college, would be considered with practical assessment.
The event was marked by a warm welcome from Dr. Meeta Sharma, Principal of Government Degree College, Una, who expressed gratitude for the developmental focus and submitted additional demands for the benefit of students. The projects unveiled during the visit not only represent capital investment but signal a deeper ideological commitment to modernize Himachal’s education and health systems while strengthening the state’s stance on law and order.
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