Himachal CM celebrates 56th birthday

Tribune News Service

Shimla, January 6

The 56th birthday of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm here today. People from all walks of life gathered at his official residence Oak Over and wished him healthy and long life. Wife of Chief Minister and Chairperson, State Red Cross Hospital Welfare Section, Dr Sadhna Thakur was also present.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, national BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers of various states telephonically wished the Chief Minister a happy and prosperous birthday.

Ministers, State BJP President and MP Suresh Kashyap, MLAs, Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of various Boards and Corporations, senior Civil and Police officers and people from all over the State were present.

Chief Minister planted a sapling of Rudraksh at his official residence Oak Over.

He also launched the wall calendar 2021 of the Forest Department, the theme of which is to highlight the scenic beauty of forests of the state and table calendar on the theme of spreading awareness about medicinal plants of the state.

Jai Ram Thakur was presented the State Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation action plan under which there is Rs 102 crore plan to be implemented in five years.

The Chief Minister also unveiled a book titled “Leadership in Forest Management” written by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force) Dr Savita. The book focuses on the essential ingredients of leadership in the context of a multifaceted discipline like forestry.