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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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