Laptops provided to heads of 79 'panchayats' in Hamirpur

Chief parliamentary secretary Inder Dutt Lakhanpal on Monday exhorted officials of 'panchyati raj' institutions to devote their maximum time and energy to development of their areas.

Speaking at a function held on Monday at which computer laptops were distributed to the heads of 79 'gram panchayats' in the district, he said: "The state government plans to delegate more powers to 'gram panchayats' for ensuring speedy development. Officials have been provided laptops to enable them to have direct contact with the government and district administration."