Himachal CM: Tribal Bhawan to start soon for facilitating tribal people

Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while addressing the chairpersons of Zila Parishads, Panchayat Samitis and Panchayat Pradhans of various Gram Panchayats of Kinnaur and Lahaul Spiti districts and Pangi, Bharmour and Killar area of Chamba district on Tuesday through video conferencing from Shimla said that the State Government has extended the deadline for execution of projects awarded under 14th Finance Commission till 31st March, 2021 in the wake of lockdown due to Covid-19 pandemic.       

He said the elected representatives of the Panchayati Raj Institutions were playing a vital role not only in development of the rural areas, but also ensuring that the villages stay safe from Covid-19.

He said that most of the Panchayats have also done a great work in motivating the people to maintain social distancing and also for using face masks and face covers while going out of homes.

Thakur said the State Government would soon start the functioning of Tribal Bhawan at Shimla so that tribal people coming to Shimla for treatment and for any emergent situation could get boarding and lodging facilities there.