The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved monthly financial assistance for eligible women and free electricity for families. The decisions also expand reforms across water, energy, transport, healthcare and public services.CM Sukhvinder Singh SukhuShimla,Nov 13, 2026 23:56 ISTThe Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Friday approved the launch of the Mukhya Mantri Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yojna, under which eligible women aged between 18 and 59 will receive Rs 1,500 a month, news agency Press Trust of India reported.The scheme will also provide 300 units of free electricity to eligible families.
An official statement cited by PTI said 3.5 lakh women had been identified as beneficiaries.At a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Cabinet decided to adopt a uniform state policy to determine and periodically revise rates for surplus raw water sold to neighbouring states, government agencies and industries. It set an initial benchmark rate of Rs 100 per 1,000 cubic feet for all state projects, including inter-state water projects.The Cabinet also decided to launch the Khelo Himachal Chitta Mukt Abhiyan 2026.
The initiative seeks to involve young people in sports, strengthen drug prevention efforts and promote a healthy lifestyle, discipline and positive community participation. Amendments to the Swaran Jayanti Energy Policy 2021 were also approved.
The amended policy provides for free power royalty at a 50 per cent rate for the first 10 years after commissioned projects of central public sector undertakings complete 40 years of operation. The projects will be transferred to the state government free of cost after 50 years from their commissioning date.The Cabinet decided to cancel the allotment of 222 solar power projects that had not been implemented despite considerable time having passed.
The allotment of 13 hydroelectric projects with a capacity of more than 25 MW will also be cancelled for failure to comply with norms, while 20 projects will be offered for fresh bids. Under the Rajiv Gandhi Swarojgar Start-up Yojna 2023, the subsidy for purchasing diesel buses will be raised from 30 per cent to 40 per cent.
The subsidy is meant for operating passenger buses on identified routes within subdivisions.The policy will also provide a 50 per cent subsidy for purchasing electric buses and a 40 per cent subsidy for diesel buses with more than 10 seats. These buses will operate on the Hamirpur Bus Stand-Dr Radhakrishnan Medical College, Jolsapper route and the New OPD, IGMC Shimla-Atal Institute of Medical Super Speciality, Chamiyana route.The Cabinet approved an increase in the minimum support price of naturally grown ginger from Rs 30 to Rs 40 per kilogram.
It also approved the engagement of 1,000 Rogi Mitras in the health department to provide affordable and quality health services.Approval was given to create and fill 561 Junior Office Assistant (IT) posts in government medical colleges, dental colleges and the Directorate of Medical Education.The Cabinet granted a one-time relaxation under Rule 11 of the Himachal Pradesh Police Department (Recruitment of Constables) Rules, 2024, allowing the written examination for constable posts to be conducted offline instead of online. According to PTI, the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission will make arrangements to conduct online examinations within six months.The Cabinet also approved the Registration Sewa Kendra Project to modernise existing sub-registrar offices on the lines of Passport Seva Kendras.
In the first phase, the project will be launched in Solan, Shimla, Kangra and Sirmaur districts.The decisions cover financial assistance and free electricity for eligible families, water pricing, sports and drug prevention, energy projects, transport subsidies, farm support, healthcare staffing, government recruitment and the modernisation of registration services.- Ends