Shimla : Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed happiness over the historic success achieved by Himachal Pradesh in the Supreme Court regarding BBMB arrears and the state’s financial rights, calling it a victory for the people of the state. Under this arrangement, Himachal Pradesh will receive 60 crore units of electricity every year for 20 years thereby generating income of Rs. 10,000 crore to Rs. 20,000 crore during the period. He said that the state government’s strong determination, sincere efforts and continuous legal battle had resulted in a significant achievement in securing the state’s rightful dues.
The Chief Minister said that this decision could help the state earn additional revenue of up to Rs. 1,000 crore every year, if the electricity rate is fixed at Rs. 13 to Rs. 14 per unit, the state would benefit even more. However, even if the rate remains at Rs. 6 per unit, the government would still receive at least Rs. 500 crore every year. He said this additional income would strengthen the state’s financial position and help to speed up development works.
Sh. Sukhu said that this was the fourth major success attained by the present state government concerning Himachal Pradesh’s interests. Earlier, the government had successfully fought for the State’s rights in matters relating to Wildflower Hall, JSW and the Kishau Dam. The latest success in the BBMB arrears case has once again shown that with honest intentions and a strong commitment to the state’s interests, even difficult cases can be won.
He said that the government would continue its fight in future also to protect the rights of Himachal Pradesh with the same determination. The state government is also strongly pursuing issues such as the Shanan Power Project and Water Cess. Every possible effort will be made to ensure that Himachal Pradesh receives its rightful share.
Congratulating the nearly 75 lakh people and 24 lakh families of the state on this historic achievement, the Chief Minister said that securing the state’s rights over its resources was one of the government’s top priorities.
He said that the additional revenue would be used to improve education and healthcare facilities, develop roads and other infrastructure, create employment opportunities for young people and ensure that government employees receive their financial benefits on time.
Sh. Sukhu said that the people of Himachal Pradesh had given him the responsibility of protecting the state’s resources and wealth for five years. He was fulfilling this responsibility with complete honesty, dedication and commitment. He added that the main aim of the present government was to make Himachal Pradesh self-reliant and protect the interests of its people.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that continued efforts to secure the rightful value of the state’s natural resources and protect its rights would help Himachal Pradesh become the most prosperous and happiest state in the country by 2032.
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