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CM Sukhu spends night in Rangrik, pledges Rs 2 crore for new girls’ hostel
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 08:36 AM
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Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stayed overnight in the remote hamlet of Rangrik and announced a Rs 2 crore allocation to build a new girls’ hostel at the local school.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu arrived in the high‑altitude village of Rangrik on Thursday and spent the night there as part of a field visit to assess local educational facilities. During his stay, he inspected the government school that serves several surrounding hamlets and highlighted the need for better accommodation for female students.
The chief minister announced a direct allocation of Rs 2 crore to construct a new girls’ hostel adjacent to the school. He said the project will address safety concerns, reduce dropout rates among girls, and encourage higher enrolment in secondary education.
The funding will be released through the state’s education department, with construction expected to begin in the next fiscal year. Local officials welcomed the move, noting that the hostel will also create temporary employment opportunities for the community.
The overnight stay underscores the government’s focus on remote‑area development, with Sukhu emphasizing that regular visits to such villages are essential for monitoring progress and addressing ground‑level challenges.
The chief minister announced a direct allocation of Rs 2 crore to construct a new girls’ hostel adjacent to the school. He said the project will address safety concerns, reduce dropout rates among girls, and encourage higher enrolment in secondary education.
The funding will be released through the state’s education department, with construction expected to begin in the next fiscal year. Local officials welcomed the move, noting that the hostel will also create temporary employment opportunities for the community.
The overnight stay underscores the government’s focus on remote‑area development, with Sukhu emphasizing that regular visits to such villages are essential for monitoring progress and addressing ground‑level challenges.