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Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the launch of the 'Happy Family' program in the state, which will take effect next month. Under this initiative, financial assistance of ₹1500 per month will be provided to women from needy families. Additionally, such families will be provided with free medical care through health insurance cards, as well as 300 units of free electricity.

The announcement was made by the minister during a large public gathering in Chuvari Chogan, which falls under the Bhatiyat constituency in Chamba, on Wednesday. He stated that the official start of this program will take place in Solan in the presence of National Secretary and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi. The minister emphasized that the state government aims to ensure the economic empowerment of women and provide financial support to ordinary families.

Sukhu specified that about 20 thousand qualified women in the Bhatiyat constituency will receive monthly financial assistance of ₹1500, and 10 thousand families will receive the benefit of 300 units of free electricity. He also noted that the government has launched various programs to strengthen the rural economy and continues to implement Congress promises.

To identify needy families under this program, a survey was conducted at the panchayat level. Approximately 1.80 lakh families in the state were identified as eligible for 300 units of free electricity, and about 2.50 lakh women are set to receive monthly financial support. The minister explained that the monetary aid to women will be transferred directly to their bank accounts, and families will receive support on electricity bills.

Criticizing the Bharatiya Janata Party, Sukhu stated that the Congress government is seriously working to fulfill its promises, while the Bharatiya Janata Party spreads false information on social media. He reminded that the Congress promised to provide ₹1500 to women from families with an annual income of less than ₹75 thousand, and the government is working to implement this promise.

Responding to the demands of residents of Bhatiyat in Chamba, the minister also announced the opening of a civil court in Chuvari. This will allow residents of the region to resolve legal issues without the need to travel elsewhere. Furthermore, he announced the allocation of ₹4.50 crore for preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Chuvari-Chamba tunnel. Further procedures will commence after the DPR preparation is complete.

The minister concluded that the state government is constantly making efforts to develop rural areas, expand basic infrastructure, and improve the standard of living of the population, affirming its commitment to regional development.

The story of Rani and Ranjit illustrates the difficulties faced by low-income families when preparing for a wedding. Although their wedding was planned, their families' financial situation made organizing the celebration extremely difficult. Rani comes from a poor family, and Ranjit works in the cosmetic business.

Thanks to participation in the government's mass marriage program, their wedding took place. This story is not unique; 7,218 weddings have already been held under the mass marriage program in the Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh. The goal of this initiative is to assist economically weaker families in covering wedding expenses so that lack of funds does not become an obstacle to marriage.

Rani lives in Tanepur, Gonda district, and her family is in a vulnerable financial position. Ranjit also lives in Tanepur and works in the cosmetics sector. Despite their wedding being approved, financial difficulties complicated the preparations. The mass marriage program became a support for their families, allowing them to get married after being selected for the program. Rani and Ranjit noted that without this program, holding the wedding would have been very difficult, and now both families are happy they could marry despite the financial problems.

During the mass marriage ceremony, various couples held their weddings while following their traditions. In some places, rituals were performed in a mandap, while in others, the groom performed the ritual of washing the bride's hands and completed seven rounds, and in third places, the Nikah ritual concluded. The couples who got married were also provided with household items to start their new life together.

According to SP Singh, an official from the Gonda District Social Welfare Department, each bride receives 64 thousand rupees into her account under the mass marriage program. Additionally, they are provided with a set of household items worth 15 thousand rupees. This officer also reported that, as of now, the program has helped 7,218 couples in Gonda district get married, thereby supporting thousands of economically vulnerable families in the district.

Thus, for many couples like Rani and Ranjit, this program opens up the opportunity to start a new life by overcoming financial barriers.