SHIMLA 21^st October, 2025

Modern de-addiction and rehabilitation centre to come up at Kotla-Barog: CM

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu chaired a review meeting with officials of the Social Justice & Empowerment and other line departments regarding the construction of a modern de-addiction and rehabilitation centre at Kotla-Barog in Sirmaur district.

The Chief Minister informed that the centre will have a capacity of 100 beds and will also be equipped with facilities like library, gymnasium, sports facilities, and will have provisions for skill and vocational training. Doctors, nurses and other staff will also be appointed to provide medical care.

He said that the state government has approved Rs. 534.36 lakh for this project and more funds would be provided, if required.

The Deputy Commissioners of Solan and Sirmaur joined the meeting virtually. The Chief Minister directed them to transfer the land of the Animal Husbandry Department to the Social Justice & Empowerment Department for the establishment of the centre.

Social Justice & Empowerment Minister Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil, Additional Chief Secretary Shyam Bhagat Negi, Principal Secretary (Law) Rajiv Bali, Director Sumit Kimta and other senior officials were also present in the meeting.

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Chief Minister directs to ensure proper arrangement for Shaheedi Diwas

While reviewing a meeting pertaining to celebration of 350^th Shaheedi Diwas of Shree Guru Tegh Bahadur being organised at the Ridge and Padamdev complex in Shimla on 1^st and 2^nd November, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed the district administration to ensure proper arrangements for the event.

The Chief Minister assured that adequate arrangements would be made for transport and accommodation for the people attending the event. He also instructed the municipal corporation to ensure clean drinking water, sanitation and uninterrupted power supply at the venue.

MLA Harish Janartha, Mayor Surender Chauhan, Secretary (General Administration) Rajesh Sharma, Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap, Superintendent of Police Sanjeev Gandhi, Director Language, Art & Culture Reema Kashyap, President Singh Sabha Shimla Jaswinder Singh and presidents of all the Gurdwaras of the State were present in the meeting.