In a meeting chaired by CM Sukhu, the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet took several key decisions aimed at boosting disaster relief, healthcare, education, law enforcement, and social welfare:
Disaster Relief & Compensation:
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Compensation for loss of household items in disasters increased from ₹70,000 to ₹1 lakh.
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Special assistance of ₹7 lakh for families facing complete house damage due to fire.
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₹4.32 crore allocated to the Air Force for helicopter services during disasters.
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Approval for construction of retaining walls up to ₹2 lakh per individual.
Employment & Rural Development:
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Provision of 150 days of employment under MNREGA.
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Reorganization of Panchayats and development blocks in Hamirpur.
Healthcare & Medical Education:
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Engagement of 1,000 Rogi Mitras for better patient care.
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Creation of 9 super-specialty departments at Dr. Radhakrishnan Government Medical College, Hamirpur, with 73 posts.
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27 Senior Resident posts in Super Specialty Department at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda.
Police & Fire Services:
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800 new constable posts approved.
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New sub-fire stations at Kandaghat (Solan) and Rajgarh (Sirmaur) with 46 posts and four fire tenders.
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New police post at Lal Bahadur Shastri Medical College, Ner Chowk.
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Expansion of Digital Forensic Facility in Dharamsala and purchase of 10 electric bikes for highway patrolling.
Education & Skill Development:
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Conversion of Government College Hamirpur into a dedicated Science College and launch of integrated B.Ed. (B.Sc.) programme.
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New integrated B.Ed. and B.P.Ed. courses at multiple colleges.
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Expansion of Fine Arts courses and a new Fine Arts College at Haripur Guler.
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Approval for DPC to promote 805 Principals.
Social Welfare & Economic Measures:
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Extension of social security pensions to persons with 40%+ disability, removing prior restrictions.
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40% subsidy for converting 1,000 taxis to electric under the Rajiv Gandhi Swarojgar Start-Up Yojna 2023.
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Expansion of Mukhya Mantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojna to support urban small vendors and shopkeepers.
Other Key Decisions:
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Reorganization of Kanungo circles in Kangra district.
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Authorization for Forest Department to issue mineral concessions on forest land.
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Merger of Anti-Narcotics Task Force with Special Task Force and launch of panchayat-wise Anti-Chitta campaign.
These decisions mark a significant step toward strengthening disaster response, improving public services, and promoting social welfare across Himachal Pradesh.
