Himachal's Sankalp Scheme: Fighting Drugs, Empowering Youth

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the Sankalp initiative in October 2024 to tackle drug trafficking and support addict rehabilitation. Key features include a state-level model de-addiction and rehabilitation center in Kotla Barog, Sirmaur district, and strict instructions for action against drug traffickers.

Sankalp Initiative and Drug Rehabilitation Efforts

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched 'Sankalp' initiative on October 6, 2024
Aim: To tackle drug trafficking and support rehabilitation of addicts

Key features:

- State-level model de-addiction and rehabilitation center to be established at Kotla Barog, Sirmaur district
- Center will assist in de-addiction and reintegration into society
- Strict instructions given for action against drug traffickers
- Several arrests made in the past month
- Focus on protecting youth from drug menace
CM's vision: Help affected individuals reconnect with families and reintegrate into society
Organized by Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan in Shimla
CM praised the organization's efforts in social welfare in India and abroad

Education and Welfare Initiatives

Center of Excellence under construction at Kandaghat, Solan district

Purpose: Provide higher education to 9,000 specially-abled children

Free education provided to 23,000 children of widows and single women
Ekal Nari scheme implemented for welfare of widows and single women
Scheme underway to ensure welfare of the elderly
'Mukhyamantri Bal Paushtik Aahar Yojana' launched in August 2024
- Aim: Provide nutritious food to schoolchildren
Free tablets provided to primary school teachers
- Purpose: Boost digitalization in state educational and administrative system

Environmental and Development Goals

Aim to make Himachal Pradesh a Green Energy State by March 31, 2026
Green hydrogen plant with 1 megawatt capacity being set up in Nalagarh
- Expected to be operational by July 2025
CM wrote to Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Urged to run Kalka-Shimla train on green hydrogen
Focus on protecting natural beauty and cultural heritage while advancing sustainable development

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