Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Thakur on Tuesday declared that the state government is prioritising quality education and sports facilities while working to eradicate drug addiction among youth. He was speaking as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the 50th Bushahr cricket tournament held at Sheelghat in the Rohru area of Shimla district.
Government's Commitment to Education and Sports
Thakur emphasised that sports play a vital role in youth development by providing healthy entertainment and fostering a competitive spirit. He reiterated the government's concern over drug addiction and its serious efforts to eliminate the menace through collective action.
“Efforts are also being made to provide quality education in the state. Under this initiative, work on a Rs 17-crore teacher training centre near Dakad village in Jubbal is underway. This institute is an ambitious project, and its positive results will be visible in the future,” Thakur said.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Approval and Funding
The minister also highlighted the approval of a Kendriya Vidyalaya in Kotkhai as a major achievement. He confirmed that all formalities for the current academic session have been completed, with admissions already underway. A sum of Rs 30 crore has been approved for the construction of this educational institution, he added.
Bushahr Cricket Tournament Milestone
Lauding the organisers, Thakur described the Bushahr tournament as a historic sporting event. “Since its inception in 1976, this competition has hosted sports activities every year. This year, teams from various states across northern India participated in the tournament,” he said.
In the tournament, the Phagu team emerged victorious, while the Nankhari team finished as runner-up.
Local Development Initiatives
Rohru MLA Mohan Lal Bragta, who also attended the event, said the Congress government is working towards ensuring the overall development of the Rohru area. He added that the second floor of the community hall in Sheelghat would be completed by next year.
