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Himachal CM Sukhu Boosts Shimla Tourism with Cleanliness & Vendor Price Control

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Shimla Municipal Corporation to enhance tourist facilities and enforce strict cleanliness standards. He emphasized controlling vendor prices on Mall Road and ensuring food safety regulations are followed. The CM also announced a relief scheme for small shopkeepers with non-performing loans. Additionally, he highlighted ongoing digital initiatives like the Citizen Service Portal and Digital Door Plate system to improve urban governance.

Key Points: Himachal CM Sukhu Directs Shimla to Enhance Tourist Safety & Cleanliness

  • Enforce food safety & hygiene standards
  • Control vendor pricing on Mall Road
  • Ensure proactive waste disposal
  • Launch support scheme for small shopkeepers
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Himachal CM Sukhu directs Shimla Municipal Corporation to ensure comfort, safety of tourists

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu orders Shimla Municipal Corporation to improve tourist facilities, enforce food safety, and control vendor pricing.

"tourists visiting Shimla should have an excellent experience - CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, January 11

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday issued instructions to the Municipal Corporation Shimla to improve tourist facilities and cleanliness in the city. After visiting Mall Road in Shimla and other areas on Saturday evening, he said it must be ensured that vendors do not charge more than the fixed prices for food items and other goods.

He said that the rules and standards set by the Directorate of Health Safety and Regulation and the Food Safety and Standards Authority must be strictly enforced to maintain food quality, safety and hygiene. He said that to ensure the safe disposal of waste, the MC must act proactively and strictly, as this strongly affects the state's image.

The Chief Minister said that tourists visiting Shimla should have an excellent experience, while the needs of local residents must also be given equal importance. He added that the state government is improving public services in urban areas and making them easier to access.

He said that the state government has recently launched the second phase of the Citizen Connect Programme under the theme "Clean City, Prosperous City". Keeping in mind the growing population, increasing urbanisation, and changing citizen needs, the government was setting a new, inclusive, and sustainable direction for urban development.

The Chief Minister announced an important decision to benefit small shopkeepers under the Mukhyamantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojana. Under this scheme, shopkeepers with outstanding loans of up to rupees one lakh whose accounts have been declared non-performing assets by banks will be offered a one-time settlement of up to rupees one lakh. Similarly, shopkeepers with loans between rupees one lakh and rupees two lakh would receive one-time assistance of up to rupees one lakh.

He said urban services have been digitised through the Citizen Service Portal. In the first phase, nine online services were introduced, and more than 2.5 lakh citizens have been registered. In the second phase, nine additional services have been added to improve transparency and reduce the gap between the government and the public.

The Chief Minister said that under the Digital Door Plate system, every urban household was being given a unique digital identity. This initiative would bring greater transparency and accountability to urban governance.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see focus on both tourists and locals. The loan settlement scheme for small shopkeepers is a relief measure many were waiting for. Hope the implementation is swift and doesn't get stuck in red tape.
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Aman W
Cleanliness and waste management are the biggest issues in our hill stations. Plastic bottles and garbage spoil the natural beauty. Strict enforcement is the key. Hope this isn't just another announcement before the tourist season.
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Sarah B
Visiting from the UK, I found Shimla beautiful but the infrastructure was straining under the crowds. Digitizing services and a focus on sustainable development is the right approach for a popular destination. The digital door plate system sounds innovative.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, we hear such directives often. The real test is on the ground. Will the municipal staff actually penalize vendors overcharging? Will the waste be collected daily? Action matters more than announcements. Fingers crossed.
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Kavya N
As a local, I'm happy the CM mentioned our needs are equally important. Sometimes tourism focus overlooks residents. The citizen connect portal is useful, used it to pay my property tax. Hope they keep adding more services.

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