Punjab Newsline, Shimla, December 12-
The State Cabinet, in a meeting chaired by CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, extended its gratitude to the people of Himachal Pradesh and the Congress High Command for their unwavering support in implementing various policies and programs over the past two years.The Cabinet also thanked Congress party workers and government departments for their efforts in successfully organizing the two-year anniversary event held in Bilaspur.
The Cabinet decided to extend the Special Relief Package to disaster-affected areas, including Samej and Rampur in Shimla district, Jaun-Bagipul and Nirmand in Kullu district, and Tikkam Thalu-Kot in Mandi district. Under this package, affected families will receive enhanced compensation for their losses. The compensation for completely damaged houses would be increased to Rs 7 lakh, up from the previous amount of Rs. 1.5 lakh, aligning with the relief measures provided to disaster-affected families last year.
The Cabinet gave its nod criteria for engaging 80 Khanan Rakshak in the department of Industries fixing the age limit between 20 to 30 years. It decided to fill up 26 posts of various categories in the department of Sainik Welfare. It also approved to fill up 17 Punjabi Language Teachers and 14 vacant posts of Urdu Language Teachers in the department of Education.