Ravi Thakur: Urges Increased Allocation for Metalling of Rural Roads
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TNR Desk
Shimla: Congress MLA Ashish Butail commences the budget discussion, praising its inclusive approach and emphasis on reviving the economy. Anil Sharma, BJP MLA from Mandi, highlights the necessity of addressing challenges in transporting milk from remote areas, expressing concern over the budget’s silence on milk procurement.
Ravi Thakur, Congress MLA from Lahaul-Spiti, applauds the budget’s public-centric provisions but emphasizes the need for heightened focus on metalling rural roads. Thakur also supports initiatives for promoting sports activities and anticipates the prompt initiation of the announced Rs. 1500 monthly aid to women in Lahaul-Spiti.
He underscores the lag in water source development and calls for remodeling. Thakur commends tourism promotion plans but draws attention to the long-delayed completion of the mini-secretariat project initiated in 2003.