SHIMLA -6 November, 2026

CM presides over ‘Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwaar’ programme at Mehla in Chama district

• 'Mukhya Mantri Ka Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yojana' to be launched from next month:CM

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the ‘Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwaar’ programme at Mehla, a remote village of Mehla gram panchayat in Bharmaur assembly constituency of Chamba district on Thursday evening. He stayed overnight in the village and interacted with the local people, Mahila Mandals and Yuvak Mandals. He listened to the grievances of the people and directed the officials to ensure their prompt resolution.

Dressed in traditional attire, the local residents accorded a warm welcome to the Chief Minister upon his arrival in Mehla gram panchayat, accompanied by the melodies of traditional hill folk tunes. It proved to be a memorable evening for them, as it was for the first time a Chief Minister stayed overnight in this remote region, taking the opportunity to learn about their problems and challenges. He also enjoyed the local delicacies offered by the residents.

‘Visits to the remote villages and overnight stay are aimed at gaining first-hand insight into the challenges being faced by local residents and understanding their concerns,’ said the Chief Minister while interacting with the villagers.

Sh. Sukhu said that ‘Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar’ was a flagship programme of the state government, with resolution of public grievances being its top priority. The government was committed to ensuring that the benefits of development reach the last person in society. He stated that the state government was fully committed to ensuring that development reaches the most remote and hilly communities.

‘This is a unique initiative to understand the sentiments and problems of people by staying overnight in remote areas. It is the first time that a Chief Minister of the state has gone beyond the confines of government rest houses and stayed overnight in a village home to interact directly with the people’, he said.

He said that 172 families of Mehla gram panchayat had been identified under the Mukhya Mantri Ka Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yojana, which is scheduled to be launched in the state next month. Under the scheme, eligible women aged between 21 and 59 years will receive Rs. 1,500 per month. He clarified that even if a family has three eligible women, all three will be entitled to receive the benefit.

The Chief Minister said that a CBSE school would be made functional at Mehla from next academic session.

He said that the government has launched various schemes to enhance farmer’s income. Last year, 107 quintals of naturally grown barley in Pangi valley of Chamba district was purchased at a rate of Rs. 70 per kg while the purchase rate has been enhanced to Rs. 80 per kg. He added that the procurement price of cow's milk has been increased from Rs. 31 to Rs. 61 per kg and that of buffalo's milk from Rs. 46 to Rs. 71 per kg. The state government has also decided to increase the incentive amount for milk producers from Rs. 3 to Rs. 6 per litre to encourage and support milk producers. He said that the state government is also working on a new scheme for the Gaddi community to help them secure better prices for meat.

Sh. Sukhu said that the state government has adopted zero tolerance towards corruption which has helped in generating additional revenue to the state exchequer. The government had to dissolve the Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (HPSSC) following reports of irregularities and paper leaks, which had deprived meritorious students of a fair opportunity to qualify in competitive examinations. Cases were registered against all the officers and officials involved in the irregularities, who are still behind bars. He said that the recruitment process had now been made completely transparent through computerisation.

He added that the state government was filling vacant posts on priority to ensure the smooth functioning of various departments. He said that additional posts in various categories in the health, education and other departments would be filled soon.

MLA Neeraj Nayyar, Chairman APMC Chamba Lalit Thakur and senior leaders of the congress party were also present on the occasion.

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Himachal achieves historic victory in BBMB arrears case : CM

• State to receive Rs. 20000 crore in 20 years, another major win for Himachal’s rights

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed happiness over the historic success achieved by Himachal Pradesh in the Supreme Court regarding BBMB arrears and the state’s financial rights, calling it a victory for the people of the state. Under this arrangement, Himachal Pradesh will receive 60 crore units of electricity every year for 20 years thereby generating income of Rs. 10000 crore to Rs. 20000 crore during the period. He said that the state government’s strong determination, sincere efforts and continuous legal battle had resulted in a significant achievement in securing the state’s rightful dues.

The Chief Minister said that this decision could help the state earn additional revenue of up to Rs. 1,000 crore every year, if the electricity rate is fixed at Rs. 13 to Rs. 14 per unit, the state would benefit even more. However, even if the rate remains at Rs. 6 per unit, the government would still receive at least Rs. 500 crore every year. He said this additional income would strengthen the state’s financial position and help to speed up development works.

Sh. Sukhu said that this was the fourth major success attained by the present state government concerning Himachal Pradesh’s interests. Earlier, the government had successfully fought for the State’s rights in matters relating to Wildflower Hall, JSW and the Kishau Dam. The latest success in the BBMB arrears case has once again shown that with honest intentions and a strong commitment to the state’s interests, even difficult cases can be won.

He said that the government would continue its fight in future also to protect the rights of Himachal Pradesh with the same determination. The state government is also strongly pursuing issues such as the Shanan Power Project and Water Cess. Every possible effort will be made to ensure that Himachal Pradesh receives its rightful share.

Congratulating the nearly 75 lakh people and 24 lakh families of the state on this historic achievement, the Chief Minister said that securing the state's rights over its resources was one of the government's top priorities.

He said that the additional revenue would be used to improve education and healthcare facilities, develop roads and other infrastructure, create employment opportunities for young people and ensure that government employees receive their financial benefits on time.

Sh. Sukhu said that the people of Himachal Pradesh had given him the responsibility of protecting the state's resources and wealth for five years. He was fulfilling this responsibility with complete honesty, dedication and commitment. He added that the main aim of the present government was to make Himachal Pradesh self-reliant and protect the interests of its people.

The Chief Minister expressed confidence that continued efforts to secure the rightful value of the state's natural resources and protect its rights would help Himachal Pradesh become the most prosperous and happiest state in the country by 2032.

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CMdedicates development projects worth Rs. 656 crore during his visit to Chamba district

Mother is greatest inspiration in my life: CM

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on the final day of his four-day visit to Chamba district on Friday, interacted with students of Government Model Senior Secondary School and PM Shri Government Central Primary School, Mehla, in Mehla Gram Panchayat under the Bharmour Assembly constituency. He personally met each student and asked about their future aspirations and career goals.

During the interaction, Chanakya, a Class XII student, asked the Chief Minister what had inspired him to enter politics. In response, Sh. Sukhu said that he had a natural inclination towards leadership since his student days and had never been particularly interested in a government job. He said that his journey had taken him from being a class representative to becoming the Chief Minister of the state. After winning student union elections in college and university, his interest in politics grew. Subsequently, he served as a Municipal Corporation Councillor and went on to become an MLA four times.

Suhani, a Class X student, highlighted the shortage of adequate seating facilities for students in her school and requested the construction of additional classrooms. Responding to her request, the Chief Minister announced the release of Rs. 2 crore for the construction of additional rooms. He also stated that Mehla School would be upgraded to a CBSE-affiliated school from the next academic session. Land would also be allocated for the construction of a new school building.

The Chief Minister encouraged the students to remain dedicated to their goals and said that hard work, discipline, determination and strong willpower should be the guiding principles for achieving success in life.

During the interaction, 4^th Class student asked the Chief Minister who had been the greatest source of inspiration in his life. Responding emotionally, he said that his mother had always been the greatest inspiration in his life.

The Chief Minister also answered various questions raised by students of both schools in detail and guided them on different aspects of life and education.

During his four-day visit to Chamba district, the Chief Minister announced several development projects for the Tissa, Bhattiyat and Bharmour Assembly constituencies. Across these three constituencies, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of various development projects worth a total of Rs. 656 crore.

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Rs 6.11 Crore Diwali assistance distributed to 1,444 HPBOCWWB beneficiaries

On the directions of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB) has provided financial assistance of around Rs 6.11 crore to 1,444 beneficiaries across 11 districts of the state on the occasion of Diwali. The initiative reflects the state government's commitment to the welfare and social security of workers and their families.

During a programme held at the Oak Over, Industries and Labour Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan distributed cheques to the beneficiaries in the presence of the Chief Minister's wife and MLA from Dehra Kamlesh Thakur.

Industries and Labour Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan said that the state government was continuously working to provide financial and social security to workers and their families. He said that various welfare schemes run by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board aim to provide financial assistance for education, healthcare, marriage, housing and other essential needs. He added that ensuring transparent and timely delivery of benefits to eligible beneficiaries was a priority of the government.

On the occasion, Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Nardev Singh Kanwar, said that the Board was effectively implementing various welfare schemes for registered construction workers and their families. He urged eligible workers to obtain information about the Board's schemes and take advantage of them. He said that the government's aim was to ensure that workers became an integral part of the state's development and received the support needed to lead a dignified life.

Under the Marriage Assistance Scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 1,70,87,000 was provided, while Rs. 3,14,67,700 was given under the Education Assistance Scheme. Similarly, Rs. 54,610 was provided under the Medical Assistance Scheme and Rs. 32,80,000 under the Death and Funeral Assistance Scheme. In addition, financial assistance of Rs. 5,10,000 was provided under other schemes. The approved assistance was transferred directly to the beneficiarie’s bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Under the Mukhyamantri Aawas Yojna, cheques amounting to Rs. 86,58,000 were distributed among 67 eligible workers to support the construction of their houses.

District-wise, 148 beneficiaries in Hamirpur received Rs. 64,94,610, while 50 beneficiaries in Chamba received Rs. 14,12,600 and 29 beneficiaries in Sirmaur received Rs. 15,38,200. Mandi recorded the highest number of beneficiaries, with 440 workers receiving Rs. 1,61,18,200. In Kinnaur, 168 beneficiaries received Rs. 64,92,200, while 63 beneficiaries in Kangra received Rs. 31,00,200.

Similarly, 183 beneficiaries in Shimla received Rs. 72,97,200, while 173 beneficiaries in Bilaspur received Rs. 65,53,800. In Una, 142 beneficiaries were provided financial assistance of Rs. 1,05,09,700. In Solan, 10 beneficiaries received Rs. 5,95,000, while 38 beneficiaries in Kullu received Rs. 9,45,600.