Hamirpur, Aug. 15 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced a series of welfare and development measures, including the launch of the 'Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar' and 'Indira Gandhi Matri Shishu Sankalp Yojana' schemes from October 2, while addressing the state-level Independence Day celebrations in Barsar, Hamirpur.

Sukhu hoisted the National Flag at Barsar and took the salute from the parade presented by contingents of the state police, India Reserve Battalions, district police, women police, Home Guards and Traffic Police, among others.

Under the 'Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar' scheme, the state government will focus on improving the economic condition of 1.80 lakh identified families over the next ...