During the meeting, CM Sukhu highlighted the concerns of approximately 2.5 lakh farmers engaged in apple cultivation in Himachal Pradesh, stressing that apples account for nearly 80 per cent of the state's total fruit production and generate an annual income of around Rs 4,500 crore.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday welcomed the performance of the BJP-led Mahayuti in the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections, saying that the alliance has received the trust and blessings of the people of the state.
The Chief Minister apprised the Union Minister that no specific relaxations have been extended to hill states under the scheme, which has limited Himachal Pradesh's ability to avail its benefits despite the State's strong commitment towards green and sustainable mobility. He informed that
"What does the future hold? In whose hands is it safe? It looks like that Punekar's have voted on the basis of 'vichar, pragati, vikas, aur bhavishya' (thoughts, prosperity, development, and the future). That is what I think is the basis people have voted (for us), under the leadership of
India has the 2nd largest 5G subscriber base, only second to China, and is among the fastest adopters of the technology in the world, says India's Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday expressed confidence that the Mayor of Mumbai will come from the Mahayuti alliance, saying most seats in the BMC elections are going to the Mahayuti alliance.
"In the early trends, it is clear that BJP is winning with a full mandate. I had faith that Pune always thinks of development before voting, which is why the BJP is coming to power with a full majority," he said.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday met Bharatiya Janata Party National President and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda in New Delhi.
Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) president and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday met Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here and said they had a productive discussion on the state's overall development.
Amid reports of two suspected Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda has said that the government has initiated a coordinated response to prevent a potential outbreak.
During the meeting, CM Sukhu requested the Union Minister to take up Himachal Pradesh's projects at the Centre and extend support for the overall development of the state. He held detailed discussions on strengthening the health sector and sought central support for health infrastructure
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth participated in the Namo Patang fest on the occasion of Makar Sakranti, which coincides with 78th Army Day, highlighting that the fest sends a strong message to the youth.