Read about the latest updates from Himachal Pradesh including the approval of disaster relief, the decision to provide free school uniforms to all students, and the upcoming Paragliding Pre-World Accuracy Cup Championship. Learn more about the state’s progress in different areas.
Disaster Relief Approved for Himachal Pradesh
- The Central Government has approved Rs 239.31 crore as disaster relief for Himachal Pradesh.
- This decision comes after the state government had taken up the issue of giving Rs 1,100 crore to the central government to compensate for the loss due to natural calamity in November.
- About 5.25 lakh people of the state will benefit from this amount.
Free School Uniforms for All Students in Himachal Pradesh
- Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has decided to provide Rs. 600 per student for free school uniform to all boys and girls from class I to VIII.
- The amount of the uniform will be transferred to the bank account of the student or his mother through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- This decision has been taken to reduce the financial burden of parents of the students.
Paragliding Pre-World Accuracy Cup Championship in Himachal Pradesh
- The Pre-World Accuracy Cup will be organized from April 5 to 9 at Baijnath Paragliding Bir Billing Valley in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
- After a gap of 6 years, 80 human birds from 5 countries of the world will participate in the championship.
- The event will promote the state’s tourism industry and attract tourists to the area.
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FAQs:
What is the disaster relief amount approved for Himachal Pradesh by the Central Government?
The Central Government has approved Rs 239.31 crore as disaster relief for Himachal Pradesh.
Who will benefit from the free school uniforms provided by the Himachal Pradesh government?
All boys and girls from class I to VIII will benefit from the free school uniforms provided by the Himachal Pradesh government.
How will the amount for free school uniforms be transferred to the students’ bank accounts?
The amount of Rs. 600 per student for free school uniform will be transferred to the bank account of the student or his mother through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Where and when will the Paragliding Pre-World Accuracy Cup Championship be organized in Himachal Pradesh?
The championship will be organized from April 5 to 9 at Baijnath Paragliding Bir Billing Valley in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
How many pilots from how many countries will participate in the Paragliding Pre-World Accuracy Cup Championship?
80 pilots from 5 countries of the world will participate in the Paragliding Pre-World Accuracy Cup Championship in Himachal Pradesh.
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