Relief package for disaster hit to be extended to Tandi village fire victims

The state Cabinet in its meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at Dharamsala today decided to extend the special relief package introduced for disaster-affected families in 2023. The package has been extended for those impacted by the fire incident in Tandi village in Kullu district. Under this package, affected families of Tandi village will receive Rs 7 lakh for completely damaged houses, Rs 1 lakh for partially damaged houses and Rs 50,000 for the loss of cowsheds. A monthly house rental assistance of Rs 5,000 will be provided to the affected families until June 30, 2025.

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The Cabinet also approved the procurement of state-of-the-art machinery and equipment for robotic surgery at AIMSS Chamiyana, Shimla, and Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, Kangra, at a cost of Rs 56 crore on analogy of AIIMS, New Delhi.

The Cabinet approved an amendment to the previous order of the Forest Department, allowing the export of berberis roots (Kashmal) out of state with a cut-off date of February 15, 2025. Forest produce extracted from open spaces prior to January 4, 2025, will be permitted for transportation until February 15, 2025, in accordance with the provisions of the HP Forest Produce Transit (Land Routes) Rules, 2013.

It approved the establishment of a ropeway between Kullu Bus Stand and Peej Paragliding Point to provide tourists with a smooth and safe transportation facility, thereby boosting tourism in the region.

It also decided to fill nine posts of Block Development Officer in the Department of Rural Development.

The Cabinet decided to reorganise the PWD National Highway Circle, Shahpur, by creating two new divisions Nankhadi and Kholighat as well as the Kharahan Section.

The Cabinet sanctioned the procurement of 24 air-conditioned super luxury buses for HRTC to enhance services for passengers.

It also approved 100 motorbikes to field offices of the State Taxes and Excise Department to ensure better enforcement and surprise checks.

It approved bringing the posts of driver, all Class-III and Class-IV posts in DC offices as well as the staff posted in the offices of the three Divisional Commissioners, Director Land Records, Revenue Training Institute Jogindernagar (Mandi), Directorate of Consolidation of Holdings (Shimla), Settlement Office Kangra, and Settlement Office Shimla, under the ambit of the State Cadre. This decision aims to ensure uniformity and improve governance.

It also approved to rename Government College, Seema, in Shimla district as Raja Virbhadra Singh Government College, Seema, GGSSS, Sports Hostel (Girls) Jubbal as Ram Lal Thakur GGSSS, Sports Hostel (Girls), Jubbal in Shimla district and Government College Khad, District Una as Mohan Lal Dutt Government College Khad.

A detailed presentation was also given on the revival of stalled hydro projects and restructuring of directorates in the Education Department.

Other decisions

A ropeway between Kullu Bus Stand and Peej Paragliding Point

Nine posts of Block Development Officers in the Department of Rural Development to be filled

The PWD National Highway Circle, Shahpur, to be reorganised by creating two new divisions

Nod to procurement of 24 air-conditioned super luxury buses for HRTC

100 motorbikes approved for field offices of the State Taxes and Excise Department