In a meeting led by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the State Cabinet announced several significant decisions:State Finance Commission.
A new commission will assess the financial status of local governing bodies like Panchayats and Municipalities, providing recommendations to the government.
Expansion of Ayushman Bharat Scheme: Around 1.50 lakh workers from various welfare boards, along with Asha Workers, Aaganwari Workers, and Helpers, will now be covered under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
Industrial Investment Policy: Additional sectors like IT, Ayush, Health, Tourism, and Education will be included in the Himachal Pradesh Industrial Investment Policy, 2019 to attract more investment.
Direct Benefit Transfer for Students: Meritorious students will receive up to Rs. 25,000 under the Srinivasa Ramanujan Digital Device Yojna through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Appointment of Ayurvedic Medical Officers: 140 Ayurvedic Medical Officers will be appointed to enhance healthcare services in the state.
Healthcare Infrastructure Upgrades: Civil Hospital Sunni in Shimla district will be upgraded to a 100-bedded facility for better healthcare provision.
New Development Block and School Upgrades: A new Development Block will be established in Surani, Kangra district, and GPS Baghi in Kotkhai, Shimla district, will be upgraded to a Government Centre Primary School.
