Himachal Pradesh Government

HP Cabinet Decisions
  The State Cabinet in its meeting held here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu recommended the Governor to convene the Monsoon session of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha from 27th August to 9th September, 2024  at Shimla. It will have 10 sittings.

The Cabinet decided to create Police District Dehra with its headquarters at Dehra along with creation and filling up of 39 posts of different categories. It also decided to upgrade Police Posts Dadasiba and Majheen as Police Stations under SDPO Dehra and SDPO Jwalamukhi respectively. It also decided to create and fill up 17 posts each of different categories to make these Police Stations fully functional. Additionally, a new Police Post Jwalamukhi City and Police Post Moin have also been created with six posts each of different categories under Police Station Jwalamukhi and Dehra respectively.  Furthermore, it was also decided to transfer the jurisdiction of Police Station Rakkar from SDPO Jwalamukhi to SDPO Dehra.

The Cabinet gave its approval for procurement of  apple, kinnow, malta, orange and mango fruits under Market Intervention Scheme at Rs. 12 per kg while the procurement rate for galgal would be Rs. 10 per kg. The apple procurement time will be  from 20th July, 2024 to 31st October, 2024 and mango from 1st July, 2024 to 31st August, 2024 while kinnow, malta, orange and galgal would be procured from 21st November, 2024 to 15th February, 2025.

The Cabinet has approved the merger of Government Primary Schools within a 2-kilometer radius and Government Middle Schools within a 3-kilometer radius, if they have five or fewer students. Additionally, 89 Government Primary Schools and 10 Middle Schools with zero enrollment will be closed. Teaching staff in the education department will be transferred annually at the end of the academic session. All teachers including Head Teachers, Centre Head Teachers, Headmasters and Principals will also teach the students.

Moreover, the Cabinet mandated that all schools hold a morning assembly with the national anthem and that High and Senior Secondary Schools unfurl the national flag daily. Physical education will be a compulsory daily period in all schools and training in CPR and First Aid will also be provided in collaboration with the Health and Ayush Departments.

It put its seal to create SDPO office at Dharampur in Mandi district alongwith creation and filling up of five posts of different categories.

The Cabinet gave its approval to create six posts of different categories for newly opened SDPO office Chuwari and 22 posts of various categories for newly opened Police Station Sihunta in Chamba district.

It gave its consent to create and fill up six posts of different categories in the newly opened SDPO Office Indora in Kangra district.

It decided to create six posts of various categories for newly opened Police Station Bhoranj in Hamirpur district.

The Cabinet also put its seal to create and fill up 31 posts of different categories for newly upgraded Police Station Manikaran  at Kasol in Kullu district.

It decided to fill up 116 posts of  work Inspector in Jal Shakti Vibhag through direct recruitment.

It also decided to fill up 25 posts of Junior Technician (Work Inspector) in the Public Works Department.

It gave its approval to fill up 21 posts of Civil Judges through direct recruitment.

It was also decided to create a Public Works Department Circle at Dehra and Public Works Department Division Jwalamukhi in district Kangra along with creation and filling up of 26 posts of different categories.

It gave its nod to create a Division of Jal Shakti Vibhag at Dharampur along with a new Sub Division at Parwanoo in Kasauli assembly constituency of Solan district along with creation of 17 posts of different categories. Additionally, it was also decided to shift the jurisdiction of Subathu Sub Division from Arki Division to Dharmapur Division.

The Cabinet gave its consent to open the Electrical Division at Haroli in Una district by re-organisation of existing Divisions under Gagret and Amb Divisions along with creation and filling up of 13 posts of different categories.

The Cabinet accorded sanction to open Block Medical Office at Jaisinghpur in Kangra district along with creation and filling up of requisite posts.

It also decided to re-organise the Development Block Pragpur, Nagrota Surian and Dehra to facilitate the people of the area.

It also decided to fill up 16 posts of different categories in the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department.

It decided to create and fill up 10 posts of Treasury Officers in the Department of Treasuries, Accounts and Lotteries.

It was also decided to create and fill up one post of Assistant Professor in Cardiology Department in Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, district Kangra and six posts of Yoga Instructor Dr. Radhakrishnan Government Medical College, Hamirpur.

The Cabinet gave its nod to create and fill up 8 posts of various categories for Development Block Surani in district Kangra.

It decided to continue the use of physical stamp papers available with the stamp vendors for three months with effect from 1st August, 2024 as one time relaxation.

The Cabinet decided to constitute three Cabinet Sub Committees one for examining the issue of arbitration and Court matters to be chaired by Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan with Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi and PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh as Members. The second Cabinet Sub Committee to be headed by Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharamani and Ayush Minister Yadvinder Goma as members to examine the issues of HPSEBL. Third Committee  comprises Education Minister Rohit Thakur as Chairperson and Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharamani and Ayush Minister Yadvinder Goma as members to examine the matters of compassionate appointments.

It gave its nod for extension of MoU in favour of Alliance Air Aviation Limited for operation of flights between Shimla-Dharamshala-Shimla      (seven days a week) from 1st July, 2024 to 30th June, 2025.

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Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Officers call on CM
A delegation of Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Officers led by its President Shravan Manta called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today.

The Chief Minister said that the State Government was doing reforms in various government sectors to provide quality services to the people of the State and HPAS officers could play a very instrumental role in these initiatives. He said that the Education and Health sectors were the main focus areas of the State Government and there was a lot of scope to revamp the system in the interest of the common man. He asked HPAS officers to work diligently and dedicatedly to come up to the expectations of the people of the State.

HPAS Association assured full cooperation to the Chief Minister for implementation of policies and programmes of the State Government in a letter and spirit.

On the occasion Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan, Secretary to Chief Minister Rakesh Kanwar and officer bearers of the Association were also present.

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CM launches official website of Billing Paragliding World cup
World Paragliding Championship 2024 to be held from 2^nd to 9^th November

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today launched the official website of Paragliding World Cup 2024 being organized at Bir Billing in Kangra district from 2^nd November to 9^th November this year. The website will contain all information related to the World Cup.

Chief Minister said that this World Cup would be organized by Billing Paragliding Association in collaboration with Himachal Pradesh Government. He said that it was a matter of great pleasure that such prestigious International event was being organized in the State which would go a long way in boosting the tourism activities.

Sh. Sukhu said that 130 pilots from about 50 countries are expected to compete in one of the most challenging and exhilarating environments for cross-country at the picturesque location of Bir Billing, the world's best paragliding site. He said that this global event, set against the majestic backdrop of the Dhauladhar Mountain range in Himachal Pradesh, promises an exhilarating experience for both participants and spectators.

The Chief Minister emphasized the government's dedication to boosting adventure tourism in the region. "Himachal Pradesh, with its stunning landscapes and favourable weather conditions, is a natural heaven for paragliding enthusiasts. The present State Government is committed to provide all necessary support to ensure that paragliding events are safe and well-organized" remarked Sh. Sukhu.

The Chief Minister said that the Himachal Paragliding Festival would also be organized to showcase India’s cultural arts, adventure sports, wellness, literature, and entertainment during the event. He said that the Government has also announced various initiatives under the same to promote ‘Women in Paragliding’ and to highlight India’s sportsmanship and cultural arts at a world-class opening and closing ceremony for the event.

The Chief Minister said that the State Government was according top priority to tourism development which can play a pivotal role in strengthening the economy of the State. He said that Kangra district has been declared as 'Tourism Capital' of the State and basic infrastructure was being created to make exhilarating experience for the visitors.

Heliports would be constructed in every district headquarters of the State to ensure better air connectivity. The construction work on five heliports has been started and the Sanjauli heliport would be made functional to ensure better air connectivity to Shimla, he stated. Apart from this the water tourism activities would be started at Govindsagar reservoir in Bilaspur district and Andhroli in Una. He said that to promote tourism activities in Pong Dam, hot air ballooning would be given a boost so that the economy of local people could be bolstered. A decision has been taken opening of shops for 24 hours during tourism peak season, he said.

The President of Billing Paragliding Association Anurag Sharma said that the Paragliding World Cup at Bir Billing would not only highlight the extraordinary talent of the paragliders but also showcase the stunning beauty and adventure opportunities in Kangra region at the International forum.

MLA Harish Janartha, Mayor Shimla Municipal Corporation Surender Chauhan, Principal Advisor IT and Innovative to Chief Minister Gokul Butail, OSD to Chief Minister Ritesh Kapret, besides the President PWCA and Meet Director for the Paragliding World Cup Goran Dimishkovski were virtually present on the occasion.

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Chief Minister releases 'Ek Refugee Scientist' autobiography
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today released the autobiography 'Ek Refugee Scientist,' penned by Dr. M.K. Shingari of district Solan.

The Chief Minister lauded Dr. Shingari's work and extended his best wishes for the success of the new publication. He expressed confidence that the book would serve as an inspiration for the younger generation.

This autobiography marks Dr. Shingari's fifth book, following his previous four publications.

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CM participates in annual Bhandara Havan
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today performed the final oblation (Puranahuti) in the Havan and annual community feast (Bhandara) organized by the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat Employees Religious Sabha here today and prayed for the peace and prosperity of the state.

The Chief Minister commended the efforts of the Religious Sabha and said that such religious functions go a long way in promoting collective harmony and well-being within the Secretariat community.

"All the officers and employees of the Secretariat are members of my family, and being the head of the family, I have come to participate in this function," said Sh. Sukhu.

Education Minister Rohit Thakur, MLA Neeraj Nayyar, Congress leader Surinder Mankotia, OSD to Chief Minister Ritesh Kapret, Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, President of Secretariat Employees Association Sanjeev Sharma, office bearers of Sabha and other dignitaries were also present amongst others.

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CM directs to explore possibilities of merging schools having low enrolments
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government was laying special focus on providing quality education to the students in government educational institutions. He was presiding over a meeting of senior officers of the Education department, here today.

The Chief Minister expressed serious concern over the declining number of enrolments in government primary schools which had dropped from 1,30,466 in 2002-2003 to 49,295 in 2023-24.

He said that there were 89 government primary schools and 10 government middle schools currently having zero enrolment students in the state. He said that 701 primary schools had student’s enrolment of less than five, out of which 287 schools were located within the radius of two kilometers of another school whereas additional 109 schools had strength of only five students. Furthermore, 46 middle schools were within the radius of three kilometers, whereas 18 additional schools had only five students.

Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that in view of above facts, it was essential to rationalize the functioning of schools and directed the Education department to explore the possibilities of merging the schools having low enrolments. This step would not only ensure adequate staff in the schools but also pave the way for providing quality education to the students studying in the government schools.

The Chief Minister said that the Government was setting up Rajiv Gandhi Day Boarding Schools in each Assembly constituency in a phased manner which would ensure quality education and holistic development of the students to make them confident citizens of the Nation.

He said that two fully equipped boarding schools would be established in tribal areas of Kinnaur and Spiti to provide better education facilities to the students. He directed the department to identify suitable land to set up these boarding schools in the respective areas.

Sh. Sukhu said that in order to ensure better resource mobilization of the schools, the government has formed clusters and option had been given to the school management to select the smart uniform for the students of their choice. He said that the present state government had introduced many innovative initiatives to enhance the standards in the government institutions English medium had also been implemented from first class in all the government schools.

Education Minister Rohit Thakur and Chief Parliamentary Secretary Ashish Butail also attended the meeting and gave their valuable inputs.

Secretary, Education Rakesh Kanwar, Director, Higher Education Amarjeet Singh, Director, Elementary Education Ashish Kohli and other senior officers also attended the meeting.

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