Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 15 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday introduced a collection of welfare and growth measures, together with the launch of the ‘Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar’ and ‘Indira Gandhi Matri Shishu Sankalp Yojana’ schemes from October 2, whereas addressing the state-level Independence Day celebrations in Barsar, Hamirpur.
Sukhu hoisted the National Flag at Barsar and took the salute from the parade offered by contingents of the state police, India Reserve Battalions, district police, ladies police, Home Guards and Traffic Police, amongst others.
Under the ‘Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar’ scheme, the state authorities will give attention to bettering the financial situation of 1.80 lakh recognized households over the following two years, in response to the discharge.
CM Sukhu mentioned the households had been recognized by means of an eight-phase survey and directed Deputy Commissioners to evaluate the wants of every household in order that authorities welfare schemes could possibly be focused in the direction of them.
The Chief Minister additionally introduced that the ‘Indira Gandhi Matri Shishu Sankalp Yojana’ can be launched on a pilot foundation from October 2 in 21 ICDS blocks throughout the state. The scheme goals to strengthen dietary assist for moms, ladies and youngsters.
‘Under the scheme, the present dietary assist will probably be improved by means of extra nutritious and hygienically packaged premix meals. Milk or eggs may also be supplied thrice per week in response to the desire of beneficiaries, whereas hot-cooked meals for youngsters aged three to 6 years will probably be additional improved,’ the discharge added.
CM Sukhu introduced an extra fee of Rs 20,000 in the direction of wage arrears for Class-IV workers, to be made inside this month. He additionally introduced that Class-III pensioners and household pensioners who retired between 2016 and 2021 would obtain 35 per cent of their pension and household pension arrears, whereas Class-I and Class-II pensioners and household pensioners would obtain 15 per cent of their arrears.
The Chief Minister mentioned the federal government would spend Rs 281 crore on these funds.
He additionally introduced the opening of 100 new CBSE colleges throughout the state from the following tutorial session and mentioned medical doctors because of retire from August 2026 till March 31, 2027, would proceed in service and retire on March 31, 2027.
Sukhu introduced a rise within the month-to-month incentive for round 9,000 ASHA employees underneath NHM Himachal Pradesh from Rs 5,800 to Rs 6,800. He additionally introduced revised pay for NHM workers who’ve accomplished seven years of service after pay rationalisation, efficient from April 1, 2026.
The Chief Minister additional introduced revised month-to-month remuneration of Rs 25,000 for outsourced Staff Nurses, Pharmacists, Operation Theatre Assistants and Laboratory Technicians underneath NHM Himachal Pradesh and Rs 18,000 for Data Entry Operators, efficient from September 1, 2026.
He additionally introduced that 4,000 posts of varied classes can be stuffed within the Jal Shakti Vibhag.
On the agricultural economic system, Sukhu mentioned the state authorities would spend Rs 150 crore over the following two years on milk processing infrastructure in Solan, Una, Sirmaur, Shimla, Mandi, Kullu and Hamirpur districts.
He mentioned a state-of-the-art milk processing plant with a capability of 1.5 lakh litres per day was being established at Daghwar in Kangra district at a value of round Rs 250 crore and can be accomplished this yr.
The Chief Minister additionally mentioned Himachal Pradesh was set to develop into the primary state within the nation to introduce a devoted Horticulture Policy, which he mentioned was anticipated to generate employment alternatives for round 82,200 individuals.
On employment, Sukhu mentioned offering clear and merit-based alternatives to the youth remained a high precedence of his authorities. He alleged that the earlier BJP authorities had witnessed a police recruitment paper leak and irregularities in Staff Selection Commission recruitments.
Sukhu additionally mentioned the second section of the ‘Chitta-Mukt Himachal Abhiyan’ can be launched from Una on September 7. He introduced that the federal government would quickly launch the ‘Khelo Himachal, Chitta-Mukt Abhiyan’ to encourage younger individuals to take up sports activities and undertake a wholesome way of life.
On healthcare, the Chief Minister mentioned robotic surgical procedure services had been launched in any respect medical schools in Himachal Pradesh in addition to AIMSS Chamiyana Hospital. He mentioned the ability can be accessible at authorities establishments at a value starting from Rs 30,000 to Rs 80,000, in contrast with greater than Rs 5 lakh in personal hospitals.
Sukhu mentioned the state authorities was additionally implementing a Rs 2,000-crore complete scheme to make sure clear ingesting water throughout all Assembly constituencies and was taking steps to strengthen current water infrastructure and promote groundwater recharge.
He additionally highlighted initiatives to advertise spiritual tourism, together with the dedication of the Mata Baglamukhi Ropeway in Mandi district and proposed ropeway initiatives at Chintpurni Temple and Baba Balak Nath Temple.
On schooling, the Chief Minister mentioned college students from authorities colleges had been despatched overseas for instructional publicity visits for the primary time within the state. He added that 200 academics had additionally been despatched overseas to check world greatest practices.
Sukhu mentioned the state authorities was dedicated to defending the pursuits of workers and pensioners and reiterated that the Old Pension Scheme had been restored for NPS workers.
He additionally mentioned the federal government was inspecting the considerations of Multi-Task Workers and outsourced workers and contemplating a coverage to offer them applicable advantages.
On the state’s monetary place, Sukhu mentioned his authorities had taken steps in the direction of making Himachal Pradesh financially self-reliant. He additionally highlighted the state’s claims referring to the Bhakra venture, Shanan, Bairasul, water cess and Chandigarh, saying the federal government was pursuing these issues earlier than the Centre and courts.
The Chief Minister asserted that his authorities would proceed to safeguard the pursuits and legit rights of Himachal Pradesh. (ANI)