*HPAS 2024 topper Umesh Sharma, called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

*Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (HPAS) 2024 topper Umesh Sharma, called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at Shimla on 06.02.2025. It was a courtesy call. MLA Suresh Kumar was also present on the occasion.

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*A delegation of Lahaul-Spiti, led by MLA Lahaul-Spiti Ms. Anuradha Rana, called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

*A delegation of Lahaul-Spiti, led by MLA Lahaul-Spiti Ms. Anuradha Rana, called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at Shimla on 06.02.2025. It was a courtesy call.

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SHIMLA-6 February, 2025

CM releases Himachal 2045 Colloquium Series

· Himachal Pradesh Embarks on a Visionary Economic Roadmap

SHIMLA, 06.02.25-Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today released Himachal 2045 Colloquium Series, a bold step towards shaping the state's economic future.

This roadmap has been prepared by Manmohan Singh Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (MSHIPA), Shimla, which is the first-of-its-kind initiative that focuses on sustainable and holistic development, balancing economic growth with environmental preservation.

The Chief Minister said that this initiative of MSHIPA would cement its role as a policy think tank, fostering collaboration between government, industry, and civil society to co-create a prosperous and sustainable Himachal Pradesh.

The three-phase exercise begins with an online engagement, where experts share insights to shape the Himachal 2045 Sustainable Economic Vision Document. This will be followed by a colloquium at MSHIPA on 22, 23 and 24 March, 2025 and will culminate in June 2025 with a strategic roadmap for policy-making.

A distinguished group of leaders including Sam Pitroda, Tarun Shridhar, Dr. Ashok Khosla, Dr. Shalini Sarin, Salman Khurshid, and Rajni Baksh will contribute their expertise in their respective fields. In the coming days more than 400 experts will be invited for the next phase in seven categories such as administration, academia, industries, tourism etc.

Director, MSHIPA Rupali Thakur and Additional Director Prashant Sirkek were also present on the occasion.

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Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Governor Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhavan, today. It was a courtesy call.

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SHIMLA-6 February, 2025

State Govt. to present its stand in pending Godavarman case: Revenue Minister

· Cabinet Sub-Committee discusses relief for small and marginal farmers

A meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted to provide relief to small and marginal farmers as well as landless families of the state was held here today under the chairmanship of Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi. The legal aspects concerning small and marginal farmers and landless families were discussed in the meeting.

Jagat Singh Negi said that during a unanimous resolution was passed in Assembly session earlier that advocated for suitable amendment to the Forest Conservation Act (FCA), 1980. He said that the resolution was subsequently sent to the Central Government with an objective of ensuring relief for small and marginal farmers and landless families.

The Revenue Minister said that keeping in view the Godavarman case pending before the Supreme Court, the state government would also represent its stand and file a petition seeking the implementation of the provision of 1952 notification regarding the Forest Act, 1927.

Education Minister Rohit Thakur, Chairman, State Planning Commission Nand Lal, Additional Chief Secretary Onkar Chand Sharma, Principal Secretary, Law Sharad Kumar Lagwal, Head of Forest Forces Sameer Rastogi, Chief Conservator of Forest Anil Sharma and other senior officers were also present in the meeting.