Himachal Pradesh's Fast-Track Compassionate Employment Initiative

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates clearing the employment backlog on compassionate grounds within a year, raising the income criterion to Rs 3 lakh. Priority will be given to widows and orphans under 45, followed by low-income individuals, in a three-phase approach.

In an assertive move, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has issued a directive to resolve employment backlogs on compassionate grounds within a year.

Speaking at a meeting on the Compassionate Employment Policy, Sukhu announced an increase in the annual income criterion from Rs 2.50 lakh to Rs 3 lakh, underscoring a strong government commitment to support disadvantaged groups.

The plan outlines a phased approach: first addressing the needs of widows and orphans under 45, currently numbering 141 and 159 respectively, followed by low-income individuals, and finally tackling all other cases.