"The state has seen unprecedented development after attaining statehood. Its record of progress and development in all areas is laudable," Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said.
Crediting the hardwork of people and leadership of successive Congress governments at the Centre and the state for HP's unprecedented development, he said, "I have been fortunate enough to serve the state as chief minister six times and my government aims at ensuring transparency, responsiveness and efficient administration."
He said under the Skill Development Allowance Scheme Rs 1,000 per month was being given to general unemployed youths and Rs 1500 to differently-abled youths.
Around 52 lakh youths have benefited from the scheme. In addition, the ADB-aided Rs 640 crore Skill Development Corporation has been set up to provide 65,000 youths training in the first phase, Singh said.
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The Chief Minister said finacial provision under Social Security Pension (SSP) had been increased from Rs 450 to Rs 650 per month.
Nearly 1,329 schools have been opened or upgraded and 42 colleges have been opened taking the total number to 116, he said
There are ove 37,000 km of road in the state and in last four years, 1,721 km roads and 180 bridges have been constructed. Under NABARD, 301 new road projects were approved, Singh said.
More than 168 health institutions have been opened in the state and medical colleges at Chamba, Hamirpur and Nahan have started functioning, he said.
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