Tag: Govind Singh Thakur
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Himachal Pradesh to conduct survey to protect Shimla-Kalka rail line from landslides
As many as 30 railways stations have been proposed to be constructed on this world's longest railway line.
July 9, 2020 -
Himachal to plant 10 lakh saplings under IDP in 2020-21
After a review meeting of development works under IDP, he directed to constitute committees at the earliest in all panchayats of the state so that the benefits of this project could be extended to maximum number of villagers.
June 10, 2020 -
Himachal governor bats for fruit tree plantation in forests to curb wild animals menace
He urged the Forest Minister for conservation and increase in forest cover and said maximum fruit plants should be planted in the forest to provide food for wild animals and saving farmers from the destruction caused by wild animals.
July 13, 2019 -
Manali Winter Carnival starts from 2 January: Govind Singh Thakur
He said that the carnival will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.
December 25, 2018 -
HP plants 17.5 lakh saplings
Himachal Pradesh Forest Minister, Govind Singh Thakur on Thursday said the Himachal Pradesh government was aggressively working towards increasing the forest cover of the state. A plantation drive was also launched in the state in July in which 17.5 lakh saplings were planted all over the state, which involved participation of 86,000 people. He was...
August 17, 2018 -
Experts call for holistic approach to monkey menace
Even as the hill state of Himachal Pradesh is witness to a decline in the number of monkeys over last decade, the monkey menace is still not under control. Holding this, the wildlife experts at a workshop held earlier this week by wildlife wing of the Himachal forest department brought home the point that human-monkey...
August 11, 2018 -
Himachal to construct village ponds on priority
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday directed the Forest department to work with more zeal and dedication for enhancing the green cover of Himachal Pradesh, besides giving fast clearances to the developmental projects of different departments. He was presiding over the review meeting of the Forest department held here. He stressed that the department...
August 4, 2018 -
15L saplings planted during HP campaign
Himachal Forest Minister Govind Singh Thakur on Saturday said the three-day statewide plantation campaign launched on 12 July has turned out to be a big hit. More than 15 lakh saplings were planted in different parts of the state, he added. He said 80,000 people from all walks of life including school children, women, senior...
July 15, 2018 -
HP Forest Minister issues directions to check forest fires
Forest Minister Govind Singh Thakur on Thursday interacted with all the Chief Conservators and Conservators of Forests across Himachal Pradesh through video conferencing and directed them to curb forest fire incidents at the earliest. Thakur said that state was prepared to tackle such situations and directed the officers to seek support from local civil and...
June 1, 2018 -
Cong making a mountain out of mole: Forest min
Taking strong exception to the statement of Congress Legislative Party (CLP) leader Mukesh Agnihotri on transfers, Forest minister Govind Singh Thakur blamed Congress for making a mountain out of a mole. He said on Monday that the Opposition party was indulging in baseless criticism and making issues over minor things, which itself speaks about the...
May 15, 2018 -
Biodiversity conservation needed in HP: Minister
In view of the need to successfully address Biodiversity Conservation problem in the state, Forest Minister Govind Singh Thakur exhorted for the need to spread Biodiversity awareness. He said this while presiding over the one day training workshop on various issues and activities relating to effective implementation of Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and Rules, 2004...
April 22, 2018 -
Complete ban on transfers except routine transfers: BJP ministers
Health minister Vipin Parmar and Forest minister Govind Singh Thakur on Tuesday said that the government has imposed a complete ban on transfers and only those transfer orders, which are already under the consideration of the government are being pursued. In a joint statement issued here, the ministers said these transfers have been made after...
February 6, 2018