State poised to emerge as innovation hub with new policy for technical institutions: CM
· Government approves state innovation policy and Rs. 2 crore innovation fund
SHIMLA, 06.07.26-The present state government has approved the state innovation policy for technical Education institutions along with the state innovation fund implementation guidelines (2026-2028) to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and startup culture across technical education institutions in the state.
The policy aims to transform the state into an emerging hub of innovation by empowering students, faculty members and startups to convert innovative ideas into practical, technology-driven and market-ready solutions. It provides a comprehensive framework for prototype development, startup incubation, seed funding, intellectual property management, capacity building and industry collaboration, while ensuring transparency, accountability and measurable outcomes.
To support implementation of the policy, the Government has created a State Innovation Fund with a total outlay of Rs. 2 crore for the period 2026-2028. The fund would provide micro-grants for prototype development, seed funding for promising startups, financial assistance for strengthening incubation centres, innovation competitions, boot camps, faculty and student training programmes and industry- and CSR-supported co-funding initiatives. The policy also lays special emphasis on inclusive innovation by encouraging greater participation of women, scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and rural youth in the technical education and startup ecosystem.
The Director, Technical Education, Vocational and Industrial Training would serve as the nodal officer for implementation of the policy. Institutional-level Cluster Innovation Committees and a State Innovation Advisory Group would oversee project selection, fund utilization and overall implementation to ensure effective and time-bound execution.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the policy would establish a uniform framework for intellectual property ownership and revenue sharing. He said that innovations developed under the programme would remain the property of the innovators, while educational institutions would retain non-exclusive rights for academic use.
He further said that the initiative would accelerate innovation-led economic growth, generate employment opportunities, strengthen the startup ecosystem and encourage greater participation of youth from all sections of society. He said that the government would undertake a comprehensive review of the policy after two years, assessing key outcomes such as prototypes developed, startups established, intellectual property registrations, employment generated and external investment mobilized.
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शिमला 06 जुलाई, 2026
मुख्यमंत्री ने एवरेस्ट विजेता रुचि ठाकुर को किया सम्मानित
उल्लेखनीय उपलब्धि पर एक लाख रुपये के पुरस्कार की घोषणा की
जिला मंडी की तहसील करसोग की निवासी रुचि ठाकुर ने मुख्यमंत्री ठाकुर सुखविन्द्र सिंह सुक्खू से आज ओक ओवर में शिष्टाचार भेंट की। रुचि ठाकुर ने 21 मई, 2026 को माउंट एवरेस्ट पर फतेह हासिल की थी।
मुख्यमंत्री ने इस उल्लेखनीय उपलब्धि पर रुचि ठाकुर को बधाई देते हुए कहा कि उनकी सफलता युवा पीढ़ी को दृढ़ संकल्प और साहस के साथ उत्कृष्टता हासिल करने के लिए प्रेरित करेगी। उन्होंने रुचि ठाकुर को सम्मानित किया तथा उनकी इस शानदार उपलब्धि के लिए एक लाख रुपये की नकद पुरस्कार राशि प्रदान करने की घोषणा की।
मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि हिमाचल प्रदेश की बेटियां विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में अपनी असाधारण प्रतिभा का लोहा मनवा रही है। उनकी उपलब्धियों से प्रदेश का नाम रोशन हो रहा है और वे समाज के लिए प्रेरणास्त्रोत है।
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SHIMLA- 6 July, 2026
CM condoles demise of Member of SWC Dr. Raj Dhiman
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has condoled the demise of Member of State Women Commission (SWC) Dr. Raj Dhiman, who passed away at Nadaun in Hamirpur district today.
The Chief Minister said that the contributions of Dr. Raj Dhiman were immense in the field of women empowerment. He said that the state government stands firmly with the aggrieved family in this hour of distress and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to them.
He prayed for the peace of the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family members to bear this irreparable loss.
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SHIMLA 6 July, 2026
CM extends greetings to His Holiness Dalai Lama on his 91st birthday
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has extended his warm greetings and best wishes to His Holiness Dalai Lama on his 91st birthday.
In his message, the Chief Minister said that the Dalai Lama is a global symbol of compassion, non-violence, peace and universal human values. He said that the Dalai Lama’s life continues to inspire humanity to embrace the path of love, harmony and selfless service, while his teachings serve as a beacon of hope and moral guidance for millions across the world.
The Chief Minister said that the presence of His Holiness in Himachal has brought the state global recognition as a prominent centre of spirituality and peace. He said that the Dalai Lama’s enduring message of compassion and coexistence has enriched the cultural and spiritual heritage of the state and inspired people from across the globe.
Sh. Sukhu prayed for good health, long life and continued well-being of His Holiness Dalai Lama so that his profound teachings and ideals continue to guide future generations and promote peace, harmony and the welfare of humanity worldwide.