Dharamsala

Himachal Pradesh gets its second capital in Dharamsala

Question- Which state Cabinet has recently approved the proposal to make Dharamsala the second capital of the state?
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Sikkim
(D) Tripura
Ans: (b)
Related facts:-

  • On March 2, 2017, the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved the proposal to make Dharamsala the second capital of the state.
  • Recently, the state’s Chief Minister Birbhadra Singh expressed his desire to make Dharamsala the second capital during his winter stay in Kangra.
  • After the approval of Cabinet, a mini secretariat will be set up for the offices of ministers and senior officials in Dharamsala.

Related Links:-
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/himachal-pradesh-gets-its-second-capital-in-dharamsala/articleshow/57432184.cms
http://www.india.com/news/india/dharamsala-becomes-the-second-capital-of-himachal-pradesh-1888119/
http://himachalabhiabhi.com/dharmshala-second-capital-cabinet-seal.html