After inaugurating the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh’s Rohtang, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Solang and said that the tunnel will help attract tourists to Himachal Pradesh from around the world.
As the country is unblocking itself after the Covid-19 lockdown, the tourism sector will also start to get back on track soon, the prime minister said, adding that the state is sure to see an increase in the influx of tourists due to the tunnel.
He also took the opportunity to speak about farm laws that were passed in Parliament last month, saying the laws, like the Atal Tunnel, will help small farmers in the long run.
Small farmers who want to sell their products in markets far from their origin will be able to do so with the help of this tunnel, said PM Modi.
“Our country is destined to change for the better. An example of this is the introduction of agricultural laws. For us, the priority is our farmers, for previous governments it was elections, “said Prime Minister Modi.
“The dreams of the youth of Himachal Pradesh and all of India are important to us. These developments will help meet them. I would like to once again congratulate the state and the country for the inauguration of the Atal Tunnel ”, he added.
Along with the inauguration of the Atal Tunnel, another decision was made for the people of Himachal, the prime minister said, adding that a 66 MW Dhaulasidh Hydroelectric Project in Hamirpur was recently approved. “This project will not only provide electricity to the country, it will also employ the youth of Himachal,” said PM.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur and Union Minister Anurag Thakur are also attending the Solang Nala rally.
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