**Summary:**
On September 13, 2025, Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur, conducted a site visit to areas in Himachal Pradesh impacted by recent floods, landslides, and cloudbursts. The assessment included locations along the Kullu-Manali route, specifically Vaishno Mata Temple, Sabzi Mandi Bandrol, Raison, Dohlu Nala, Fozal Nala, Duada Vihal, Jatehar Vihal Patlikuhal, Nalsu Nala, Manalsu Nala, Solang, Palchang, Samahan, Bahang, and the 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th Mile areas along the Beas River. The Minister observed significant damage to road connectivity and acknowledged the ongoing repair and reconstruction efforts led by the Central Government and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to restore traffic movement and provide relief. Smt. Thakur engaged with affected families to understand their concerns and reviewed the progress of existing relief and rehabilitation initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Women and Child Development: The Union Ministry responsible for policies and programs related to women and child development.
Smt. Savitri Thakur: Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, who visited the flood-affected areas.
Himachal Pradesh: The State in India where the floods and landslides occurred.
KulluManali: A route and region in Himachal Pradesh that was inspected for damage.
Beas River: The river in Himachal Pradesh along which several affected areas are located.
Central Government: The government of India, which is providing support for relief and reconstruction.
National Highways Authority of India: The Indian government agency responsible for the repair and reconstruction of damaged roads.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Union Minister of State Smt. Savitri Thakur visits
flood and landslide affected areas in Himachal
Pradesh
Posted On: 13 SEP 2025 3:03PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur, visited various regions of
Himachal Pradesh affected by recent natural disasters including sudden floods, landslides, and cloudbursts.
The Minister inspected several locations along the Kullu–Manali route, covering Vaishno Mata Temple, Sabzi
Mandi (Bandrol), Raison, Dohlu Nala, Fozal Nala, Duada Vihal, Jatehar Vihal (Patlikuhal), Nalsu Nala,
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Manalsu Nala, Solang, Palchang, Samahan, Bahang and the 14 , 15 , 16 , and 17 Mile areas situated on
the banks of the Beas River.
These regions had suffered extensive damage to road connectivity due to heavy rainfall and
landslides. With the continuous efforts of the Central Government and the National Highways
Authority of India (NHAI), repair and reconstruction of damaged roads are being undertaken on a
war footing to restore traffic movement and provide early relief to the affected population.
During the visit, Smt. Thakur interacted with affected families, listened to their concerns, and reviewed the
progress of ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures.
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SS/MS(Release ID: 2166257)