Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu celebrated Independence Day in Mandi district. He announced Rs 100 crore for disaster relief and a Rs 3,000 crore disaster mitigation project. Sukhu highlighted the impact of global warming and requested central assistance. The state disbursed Rs 360.42 crore. He launched the Anti-Chitta Volunteer Scheme and Nasha Mukti Board to combat drug abuse.
