Himachal Pradesh Government

Govt. approves 99,799 social security pension cases in three years: CM
Directs to release funds under Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today here presided over the meeting of Social Justice and Empowerment Department and reviewed various schemes being implemented under the department.

During the meeting the Chief Minsiter directed the department to release the pending funds under the Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana to eligible beneficiaries in the tribal areas of Pangi, Lahaul-Spiti, Dodra Kwar and Kupvi at the earliest.

Sh. Sukhu said that the state government was providing social security pensions to 8,41,917 eligible people. Of these, 1,04,740 beneficiaries were receiving the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension, 5,04,253 the Old Age Pension, 25,414 the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension, 1,26,808 the Widow, Destitute and Single Woman Pension, 1,340 the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension and 78,291 the Disability Relief Allowance.

The Chief Minister said that 99,799 new social security pension cases have been approved by the present state government over the past three years. He said that 41,799 cases were approved during the financial year 2023-24, 41,012 during 2024-25 and 16,988 cases during the financial year 2025-26.

He said that under the Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha Yojana, financial assistance was being provided to 20,735 beneficiaries in the age group of 0 to 18 years and 853 beneficiaries in the age group of 18 to 27 years. Under the Mukhyamantri Sukh Ashray Yojana, monthly assistance of Rs 1,000, Rs 2,500 and Rs 4,000 were being given eligible beneficiaries.

The Chief Minister directed the department to ensure the use of the latest information technology-based software to provide pensions and financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries, so that the selection of new pensioners and the distribution of pensions would be completed in a timely manner.

Chief Minister’s Principal Advisor Ram Subhag Singh, Additional Chief Secretary Shyam Bhagat Negi, Secretary to the Chief Minister Rakesh Kanwar, Director of Women and Child Development Dr. Pankaj Lalit and other senior officers.

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CM directs speedy disposal of pending land related cases
Correction-related Revenue cases to be cleared by March 31

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today chaired a high-level meeting on revenue related matters with Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister Ram Subhag Singh, Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta, Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Secretaries and other senior officers. While the Deputy Commissioners of all the districts joined virtually.

The Chief Minister directed that after 5^th January 2026, all Tehsildars and Naib Tehsildars would hear land partition (Taksim) cases every week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to ensure their time-bound disposal and ensuring 12 hearing-days per month. He said that Deputy Commissioners would review the progress of these cases every Saturday and submit a report to the Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) the same day. The Revenue Secretary would place a detailed report before the Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Monday and the Minister would brief the Chief Minister on the progress on the last Monday of every month.

The Chief Minister also directed the Revenue Department to submit complete details of private land, forest land and government land in the State. He further asked the department to provide detailed information on cases pending in revenue courts, including the type of cases and the period for which they have been pending.

Emphasizing speedy and time-bound resolution of revenue matters, the Chief Minister directed that all pending correction-related revenue cases be disposed of by March 31, 2026. He said the state government was working with full commitment to clear long-pending revenue cases. To expedite the process, he ordered the re-engagement of retired Patwaris, Kanungos, Naib Tehsildars and Tehsildars and also directed that concerned officers and staff be provided proper training.

Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi gave valuable suggestions for ensuring time-bound disposal of revenue cases. It was informed in the meeting that under Revenue Lok Adalats, from October 2023 till now, 4,24,368 mutation cases, 25,918 land partition cases, 47,075 demarcation cases and 12,896 correction cases have been disposed of across the State.

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CM releases calendar of State Secretariat Employees Society
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today released the 2026 calendar of the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat Employees’ Cooperative Credit and Savings (Non-Agricultural) Society here.

On the occasion, Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan, Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania, MLA Suresh Kumar, President Himachal Pradesh Secretariat Employees Cooperative Credit and Savings (Non-Agricultural) Society O.P. Dinkar, Vice President Milap Chand, General Manager Kushal Thakur, and other office bearers of the Society were present.

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CM launches official website of HPSCC
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the official website https://hpscforsc.com of the Himachal Pradesh Scheduled Castes Commission (HPSCC) here on Thursday evening.

The Chief Minister said that the State’s balanced and inclusive development was only possible when all the sections of society benefit. With this aim, the government was implementing schemes and policies for the welfare of marginalized communities. He added that the Commission plays a key role in ensuring these schemes reach the Scheduled Castes and in promoting a positive change in society towards them.

Sh. Sukhu said that through this website, people would be able to access important information related to the Commission at the click of a button.

Chairman of the Commission Kuldeep Kumar Dhiman, members Digvijay Malhotra, Vijay Dogra and senior officers of the Commission were present on the occasion.

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Collective efforts needed to protect youth from drug Abuse: Governor
Governor presides over Shimla Winter Carnival closing ceremony

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla attended the closing ceremony of the Shimla Winter Carnival as the Chief Guest and called for united and sustained efforts to curb the growing menace of drug abuse in the State. Addressing the gathering during the New Year’s cultural evening, the Governor urged every citizen to pledge not only to stay away from drugs themselves but also to discourage others from substance abuse. Extending New Year 2026 greetings to the people of the State, he wished happiness, peace and prosperity for all. Lady Governor Janki Shukla was also present on the occasion.

The Governor said that the Shimla Winter Carnival has evolved into a vibrant reflection of Himachal Pradesh’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty and renowned hospitality. He appreciated the enthusiastic participation of local residents and tourists, adding that the impressive performances by artists made the third edition of the carnival a major attraction. He congratulated the Municipal Corporation Shimla and the organizing committee for successfully blending cultural celebration with social awareness, stating that the carnival has now become a strong cultural identity of Shimla and the State.

Highlighting the broader responsibility associated with such festivities, the Governor emphasized the need to remain vigilant about environmental conservation and preservation of cultural heritage. He said balanced tourism, protecting nature and traditions, and fostering positive thinking are essential for the future. Stressing that awareness and collective resolve are key to safeguarding the younger generation from drug abuse, he called upon society to work together towards a healthy, drug-free Himachal Pradesh.

Earlier, Surender Chauhan, Mayor, MC Shimla honoured the Governor and the Lady Governor. The Governor also presented awards to the winners of Voice of Shimla Season-3, including a first prize of rupees 51,000 to Saurav Atri, second prize of rupees 31,000 to Poonam Pandit and third prize of rupees 21,000 to Subhash. He also released the Shimla Winter Carnival souvenir.

Cultural performances by noted comedian Ahsaan Qureshi and renowned Bollywood singer Hema Sardesai were among the highlights of the evening.

Local MLA Harish Janartha, Deputy Mayor Uma Kaushal, Secretary to the Governor C.P. Verma, DC Anupam Kashyap, SP Sanjeev Gandhi, Municipal Commissioner Bhupender Atri and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

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CM pays obeisance at Tara Devi temple
Prays for peace and prosperity of people of State

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu along with his wife Kamlesh Thakur, who is also MLA from Dehra assembly constituency, visited the Tara Devi temple near Shoghi to pay obeisance and seek blessings of the divine Goddess. They also prayed for peace, happiness and prosperity for the people of the State.

He said that the State government was committed for the beautification of the lesser known religious shrines and development of new religious circuits. He emphasized the government commitment to enhancing religious tourism and improving basic amenities to facilitate the pilgrims. He said that the religious tourism serves as a vital bridge between heritage and modern development, where millions of devotees visit annually to seek spiritual fulfillment in State's Shaktipeeth's, while boosting local livelihood.

The Temple Committee honoured the Chief Minister on the occasion.

Talking with the media, he said that the State faced three challenges during the past three years, the worst being the natural disaster followed by economic and political upheaval but the Government with the blessings of divine power and cooperation of the people of the State overcame these challenges.

MLAs Sanjay Awasthy, Vinod Sultanpuri and Anuradha Rana, Chairman Buildings and other Construction Workers Welfare Board Nardev Kanwar, congress leader Pawan Thakur and senior officers of district administration accompanied the Chief Minister on the occasion.

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