This was stated by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in the State Assembly during the winter session at Dharamshala on Wednesday, while intervening during Question Hour, in response to a query raised by MLA Jeet Ram Katwal.
The government has directed all district officials to take strict legal action against those involved in this trade.
Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony, the Chief Minister announced that the heliport would be completed by April next year. He said after its completion, helicopter services to Chandigarh and Shimla would be at affordable fares, benefiting residents, tourists and business travellers.
A high-powered committee comprising Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani, and Dharampur MLA Chander Shekhar has been constituted to finalize the venue for the event.
The upcoming Aqua Park is envisioned as a hub for employment generation, self-employment and livelihood creation, transforming the fisheries sector into a profitable and sustainable enterprise.
The matter originated from a letter petition by Shailendra Kumar Yadav, highlighting ecological damage caused by the uncontrolled movement of horses in the reserved forest area of Kufri and its impact on natural vegetation and local ecology.
He also directed the concerned authorities to issue tenders for hiring competent software firms for the preparation of user-friendly online portals across all departments.
Chief Secretary and Chairman of the State Disaster Management Authority, Sanjay Gupta, issued the order under Section 24(e) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
A robotic surgery facility has been made available for patients at Atal Super Specialty Institute, Chamiana, and Tanda Medical College. Robotic surgery will be gradually introduced at other medical colleges as well," he said.
Former chief minister and leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur launched a scathing attack on the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, accusing it of silencing every voice of dissent misusing power theough police action.
