Himachal Pradesh Minister Balances Development with Local Deities' Sentiments

Imagine you want to build a new playground in your town.

A leader in Himachal Pradesh, a state in India, said that building new things is good for the town's growth.

But, he also said it's very important to respect the local beliefs and the special spirits (called 'deities') that people in the area worship.

He explained that before building anything important, like a ropeway to a special mountain shrine, they must ask the local deities and the people who believe in them if it's okay.

He also mentioned that many new roads are being planned to help people in villages get to places easier.

Sometimes, building these roads can be tricky if the land belongs to someone, so he asked for help from the community.

The leader also assured that some money owed to builders is being paid, and they are checking if the work on roads is being done well.