The Himachal Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has announced several public welfare measures following a cabinet meeting. The decisions include monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 for eligible women, up to 300 units of free electricity for qualifying families and the creation of 1,561 posts in the Health Department.
The cabinet also approved higher support prices for ginger and apples, along with changes to the state’s energy policy. These measures are aimed at supporting women, farmers, young job seekers and other sections of society.
Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yojana: ₹1,500 Monthly Assistance for Women
One of the key decisions concerns the Chief Minister’s Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yojana. Under this initiative, eligible women between 18 and 59 years of age will receive financial assistance of ₹1,500 every month.
The government has already selected approximately 3.5 lakh women for the programme. Eligible families will also receive up to 300 units of electricity free of charge.
The cabinet also noted the existing pension increase for women above 59 years of age. Their monthly pension has been raised from ₹1,050 to ₹1,500.
These initiatives are intended to provide financial support to women and reduce household expenses for eligible families.
1,561 New Posts Approved in the Health Department
The cabinet has also taken important decisions regarding employment opportunities and healthcare services in the state.
A total of 1,561 posts have been approved in the Health Department. These include 1,000 Patient Friend positions to support healthcare services.
The remaining 561 posts will be for Junior Office Assistants. Their responsibilities will include supporting the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) across government medical and dental colleges and the Directorate of Medical Education.
Data entry operators will also be appointed as part of the initiative to strengthen administrative and digital healthcare operations.
The decisions are expected to create additional employment opportunities while supporting the functioning of government healthcare institutions.
Higher Support Prices for Apple and Ginger Farmers
The Sukhu government has also announced measures to support farmers and agricultural producers.
The minimum support price for C-grade apples has been increased from ₹12 to ₹13 per kilogram. The decision is intended to provide better financial returns to apple growers.
The cabinet has also approved an increase in the support price for ginger, although the revised rate was not specified in the available announcement.
In another decision, the government approved an increase in the honorarium for perfusionists from ₹25,000 to ₹45,000.
The cabinet also cleared a land lease for establishing a Kendriya Vidyalaya in Ghumarwin and granted state-level status to the Phool Yatra Fair in Pangi.
Chief Minister Highlights the Government’s Welfare Initiatives
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that several important decisions were taken during the cabinet meeting, covering employment, healthcare, financial assistance and agricultural support.
He highlighted that the government’s focus is on creating opportunities for young people, improving public services and providing assistance to different sections of society.
The latest cabinet decisions reflect the government’s efforts to strengthen welfare programmes, improve healthcare infrastructure and support the state’s farming community.
Disclaimer
This article is prepared for general informational purposes based on the cabinet decisions and announcement details provided. Scheme eligibility, recruitment procedures, financial benefits and implementation timelines may be subject to official government notifications. Readers should check announcements issued by the Himachal Pradesh government and relevant departments for confirmed guidelines and updates.