SHIMLA -10 May, 2026

CM appreciates DTG Dept. for ensuring transparent, prompt and secure services to citizens

• Himachal receives multiple national recognitions for Digital Governance initiatives

The Department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDTG) has received multiple national-level awards for its innovative e-Governance initiatives and citizen-centric digital platforms. The awards were presented to Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here by Secretary, DDTG, Ashish Singhmar and Director Dr. Nipun Jindal.

Among the major recognitions, the department’s flagship initiative 'HimParivar' has been conferred the prestigious ET GovTech Award 2026 (Silver Winner) under the category 'Best State-Level e-Governance Initiative' by The Economic Times. Further, the department’s 'Survey Platform' received the SKOCH Award 2025 presented by SKOCH Group for excellence in the e-Governance category. The platform has been recognized for enabling efficient digital surveys and data-driven governance.

In addition to these, HimParivar, HimAccess Single Sign-On (SSO) and Survey Platform initiatives of the department have also received the SKOCH Order of Merit recognition from SKOCH Group.

The Chief Minister has appreciated the efforts of the DDTG department in ensuring transparent, prompt and secure services to the people of the state. He said that the Government was committed to ensure leverage technology and innovation to provide efficient, transparent and accessible public services to the people of the state. He expressed hope that the department would continue its efforts towards realizing the vision of a digitally empowered Himachal through integrated platforms, data-driven governance and seamless citizen services.

Ashish Singhmar said that these awards are reflection of the continuous efforts being undertaken by the department to create robust, scalable and citizen-focused digital platforms in the State.

Principal Secretary Devesh Kumar and other senior officers of the department were also present on the occasion.

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Chief Minister congratulates meritorious students for brilliant achievements

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has congratulated the students who have successfully cleared the 10^th Class examination conducted by Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education, Dharamshala, the results of which were declared today.

Appreciating the meritorious students for their brilliant achievements, the Chief Minister said that the results were a testament to their hard work and devotion towards studies.

He said that it reflects the importance of commitment and zeal to academic pursuits and success in life. He also lauded the efforts of parents, teachers and well wishers in guiding and supporting the students throughout their academic journey.

Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu encouraged those who could not clear the exams this time asking them to not lose hope and to prepare with renewed determination. He wished the students a bright future.

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State Government committed to ensuring welfare of employees: CM

• Delegation of HPSMA calls on Chief Minister

A delegation of the Himachal Pradesh Science Masters Association (HPSMA), led by Hamirpur district President Vikas Kaushal called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today and apprised him of their demands. The delegation urged the Chief Minister to promote TGT teachers to the posts of Headmaster and Lecturer. The Chief Minister assured the delegation that their demands would be considered sympathetically.

Sh. Sukhu said that the state government was committed to the welfare of the government employees. He stated that the government had restored the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for government employees in its very first Cabinet meeting, despite pressure from the Union Government to implement the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). He asserted that the state would continue with the OPS under all circumstances.

The Chief Minister further said that the Union Government has stopped financial assistance of Rs. 1,600 crore for implementing the OPS. In addition, he said that the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), which the State had been receiving since 1952, had been discontinued, resulting in a loss of Rs. 8,000-10,000 crore per annum for the State. He termed this a denial of the rights of the people of Himachal Pradesh.

He added that the previous BJP government had received Rs. 54,000 crore under the Revenue Deficit Grant and Rs. 16,000 crore as GST compensation, whereas the present state government has received only Rs. 17,000 crore as RDG. Despite these financial constraints, the state government was ensuring that the pace of development remains unaffected, he said.