Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's Visit to Chamba: Development Initiatives Unveiled

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's recent visit to Chamba was marked by a warm reception from local residents and officials. During his stay, he discussed various developmental projects and government initiatives aimed at enhancing the region. Notable attendees included local MPs and MLAs, who joined Rijiju in addressing community needs. The minister also announced upcoming foundation stone ceremonies for an ITI building and a sports complex, signaling a commitment to regional development. This visit underscores the government's focus on improving infrastructure and engaging with local communities.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 28, 2026, 18:43 IST

Warm Reception for Kiren Rijiju in Chamba

Subhash Mahajan
Chamba

Upon his arrival at the PWD Rest House, Dhundiyara Bungalow, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, was greeted with enthusiasm by local residents, public officials, and community leaders.

The reception included notable figures such as Dr. Rajiv Bhardwaj, MP, MLAs Neeraj Nayyar and D.S. Thakur, former MLA Vikram Jaryal, Deputy Commissioner Mukesh Repswal, and Superintendent of Police Vijay Kumar Saklani, among others.

During his visit, the Union Minister engaged in discussions with local officials and representatives about development projects and the execution of various government initiatives in the area. He later traveled to Dalhousie and Khajjiar, where he received a warm welcome from former MLA Pawan Nayyar, local residents, and members of the Buddhist community.

The event was attended by several senior officials, including SDM Anil Bhardwaj, Manish Soni, Priyanshu Khati, District Tourism Development Officer Rajiv Mishra, District Programme Officer (Child Development) Kamal Kishore Sharma, District Welfare Officer Raj Bahadur, BDO Anil Gurda, and Executive Engineers Pankaj Rathore, Narendra Chaudhary, and Meet Sharma.

Upcoming Development Projects

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju is set to lay the foundation stone for the ITI building and Sports Complex at Bhanjaradu on the morning of March 1, 2026. In the afternoon, he will inaugurate the Indoor Stadium (Sports Complex) at Salooni, marking significant progress in the region's development.