Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Himachal Pradesh Reviews Development Projects, Promotes Schemes
A minister in Himachal Pradesh wants minority groups to help get welfare programs to the people.
The government provides loans for different things, like starting businesses.
In the last year, a lot of money was given out to help people.
Also, the Chief Minister checked on how construction projects are going in Kangra, especially a new shopping center called Ekta Mall.
He wants to promote local products and create jobs.
Himachal Pradesh minister emphasizes the need for minority associations' involvement in welfare schemes.
HPMFDC offers loans up to Rs 30 lakhs for various sectors.
Education loans up to Rs 20 lakh are available under the corporation’s schemes.
HPMFDC disbursed Rs 8.71 crore to 150 beneficiaries in 2024-25.
Chief Minister Sukhu reviewed development projects in Kangra district, including the Ekta Mall.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh ministers Dr. Dhani Ram Shandil and Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
- What
- Himachal Pradesh ministers reviewed welfare schemes and development projects.
- When
- As of June 12th; 2024-2025 fiscal year.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, specifically Dharamshala and Kangra district.
- Why
- To improve welfare scheme outreach and assess development project progress.
- Minister (Health and Family Welfare)
- Dr (Col) Dhani Ram Shandil
- Minister (Himachal Pradesh)
- Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- HPMFDC Loan Max
- Rs 30 lakhs
- HPMFDC disbursed in 2024-25
- Rs 8.71 crore
- HPDFDC disbursed in 2024-25
- Rs 4.37 crore
- HPMFDC Loans (Till March 31, 2025)
- Rs 106.56 crore