Subhash Mahajan
Dalhousie
An annual prize distribution ceremony was held at Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS) Balera in Dalhousie subdivision, with Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania attending as the chief guest. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, parents, and local residents.
🌟 Cultural Showcase and Student Felicitations
Students of GSSS Balera presented vibrant cultural performances, earning praise and recognition. The Speaker felicitated students for excellence in academics, sports, and extracurricular activities. He also announced ₹21,000 for GSSS Balera performers and ₹11,000 for students of the Government Primary School Balera.
🚧 Inauguration of ₹39 Lakh Development Projects
Pathania inaugurated multiple development initiatives worth ₹39 lakh, including:
- ₹12 lakh for school infrastructure upgrades
- ₹8 lakh for the newly built Atal Tinkering Lab
- ₹10 lakh for the “Apna Library” by Chamba district administration
- ₹4 lakh for a new community hall
- ₹5 lakh for a Common Service Centre
🏗️ Commitment to Educational and Infrastructure Growth
Addressing the gathering, Pathania emphasized the state government’s commitment to qualitative educational reforms and infrastructure development. He highlighted efforts to ensure equitable access to higher education for underprivileged students and noted that Bhattiyat constituency has seen continuous upgrades in educational facilities over the past 2.5 years.
🛣️ Road and Water Projects Worth ₹500 Crore by 2027
Pathania shared that:
- 32 rural roads have been completed
- 18 are under construction
- 125 new roads are planned for completion within a year
- ₹260 crore worth of development projects have been initiated
- ₹100 crore in new road projects have been approved
- By 2027, over ₹500 crore will be invested in road and drinking water schemes
🚫 Call for a Drug-Free Society
The Speaker urged students to commit to a drug-free life and encouraged community members to support the government’s anti-drug initiatives. He stressed that sustained effort and hard work are key to long-term success.
🎤 Community Engagement and Assurance
Pathania listened to local grievances and directed officials to address them. He assured phased fulfillment of community and school demands through relevant departments.
🙏 Warm Welcome and School Report Presentation
Upon arrival, Pathania was warmly welcomed by the school administration, students, and staff. He inaugurated the event with a ceremonial lamp lighting before the statue of Goddess Saraswati. Principal Jagjeet Azad presented the school’s annual report and honored the guests.
👥 Dignitaries Present
The event was attended by several notable figures including Zila Parishad member Vanita Chobiyal, Block Congress President Vijay Kanwar, Wool Federation Director Ajay Kumar, Congress ST Cell President Surendra Chadak, and various local officials and community leaders.
