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News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Sukhu gifts 5,000 chilgoza seedlings to Bhutan government
Agency: PTI Shimla, Aug 12 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday handed 5,000 chilgoza seedlings to the Bhutan government as a token of friendship. On Tuesday, a Bhutanese delegation, led by Royal Bhutanese Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Tashi Peldon and Minister Counsellor Chimi Wangmo called on Sukhu and discussed mutual relations. 'About 50 kilogram seeds collected by self-help groups under the JICA project will also be provided to Bhutan in October," Sukhu said, according to a statement. He said that an agreement of friendship was signed between the two countries in 1949 and renewed in 2007. 'Chilgoza plants are found in Kinnaur district and Pangi and Bharmour areas of Chamba district of the state. These seeds play a vital role in the livelihood of the people of Kinnaur and get remunerative prices in the market. Seeds of this plant have medicinal properties and are full of antioxidant values," Sukhu said. The chief minister also offered technical support to the Bhutan government for the planting of the seedlings. Tashi Peldon thanked Sukhu for the gesture. PTI COR VN VN view comments First Published: August 12, 2025, 22:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CM hands over 5,000 Chilgoza Pine seedlings to Bhutan govt
Shimla: Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday met a delegation of Bhutan govt and said that it was a matter of happiness that the state govt was strengthening its ties by handing over 5,000 Chilgoza Pine seedlings to the Bhutan govt as a token of friendship from the people of Himachal Pradesh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A delegation of the Kingdom of Bhutan, led by its deputy chief of mission, Royal Bhutanese Embassy, Tashi Peldon, and minister counsellor Chimi Wangmo, called on the chief minister in Shimla and discussed various mutual relations, including an agreement of friendship. Sukhu said that 50 kg of seeds collected by self-help groups under the JICA project would also be provided to Bhutan in Oct. The chief minister said that relations between India and Bhutan always remained cordial. He said that an agreement of friendship was signed in 1949 between both countries, which was renewed in 2007.
