Shimla, April 15 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday announced a monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,500 for all eligible women in Kinnaur district under the 'Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi' scheme, while addressing the state-level function of Himachal Day at Reckong Peo in Kinnaur district.

Celebrations were held across Himachal Pradesh with great enthusiasm to mark the 79th Himachal Day.

The Chief Minister unfurled the National Flag and took the salute at an impressive march past.

Addressing the gathering, Sukhu extended greetings to the people and paid tributes to Yashwant Singh Parmar and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for their contributions to the formation and development of th...