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Himachal CM felicitates Vice-President Dhankhar at Raj Bhavan

Himachal CM felicitates Vice-President Dhankhar at Raj Bhavan

Shimla, June 6 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today paid a courtesy visit to Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Raj Bhavan in Shimla.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister honoured the Vice-President with a traditional Himachali cap and shawl, along with a memento symbolising the State’s cultural pride.
He also presented locally crafted products made by women’s self-help groups under the National Rural Livelihood Mission, reflecting Himachal Pradesh’s commitment to preserving its heritage while promoting economic empowerment at the grassroots level.

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