Government to pay full salary to allopathic doctors during PG courses

SHIMLA_23^rd December, 2024Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here today that the State Government has sanctioned 100 percent salary to those Allopathic doctors who proceed on study leave for pursuing PG courses and their study will be considered on duty. Earlier they were getting 40 percent of their salary during their study leave period. He said that the State Government is committed to provide specialized medical services to the people within the State.

Sh. Sukhu said that postgraduate medical students in Himachal Pradesh balance patient care responsibilities with their educational commitments, which is crucial for both their professional growth and the State’s healthcare system. By ensuring full pay, the government aims to support their dedication, enhancing both the quality of training for doctors and the healthcare services available to the public. He said that this step will go a long way in fostering a more robust healthcare system in the State.

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State Government to pay full salary to Homeopathy doctors during study leave

SHIMLA- 23^rd December, 2024Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here today that the State Government has decided to pay 100 percent salary to those Homeopathy doctors who proceed on study leave for pursuing PG courses and their study will be considered on duty. Earlier they were getting 40 percent of their salary during their study leave period. He said that the State Government had already been granting full salary to those allopathic doctors who were on study leave and undertaking PG courses and now the Government has decided to follow the similar lines for homeopathy doctors as well. He said that the State Government is committed to provide specialized medical services to the people within the State.

Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that postgraduate medical students in Himachal Pradesh balance patient care responsibilities with their educational commitments, which is crucial for both their professional growth and the State’s healthcare system. By ensuring full pay, the government aims to support their dedication, enhancing both the quality of training for doctors and the healthcare services available to the public. He said that this step will go a long way in fostering a more robust healthcare system in the State.

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Chief Minister reviews centrally sponsored schemes

SHIMLA- 23^rd December, 2024-Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while chairing a review meeting on centrally sponsored schemes today, directed officials to expedite ongoing projects across various departments to ensure maximum benefits reach the people of the state. He also emphasized the importance of conceptualizing and prioritizing new projects for the state's welfare.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister assessed the implementation and progress of schemes related to social welfare, backward class and tribal development, women welfare, the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), and agriculture. He underlined the necessity of completing these projects within stipulated timelines to prevent cost escalation and to accelerate the state's development.

The Chief Minister reiterated the government's commitment to delivering top-notch facilities to citizens at their doorsteps and urged officers to adopt a proactive approach to serve targeted groups effectively. He emphasized the importance of raising awareness about government policies and programs to ensure public participation and access to these benefits.

He highlighted the significant progress achieved by the state in the last two years, marked by the launch of several innovative initiatives aimed at public welfare. He asked the departments to generate the awareness about the policies and programmes of the State Government among the public so that they can take benefits from these schemes.

Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh, Additional Chief Secretary Onkar Chand Sharma, Principal Secretary Devesh Kumar, Secretaries C. Paulrasu, Rakesh Kanwar, Ashish Singhmar, Rajesh Sharma, Rakhil Kahlon and Chief Minister's OSD Gopal Sharma were also present on the occasion while Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena and Secretary Abhishek Jain joined the meeting virtually.

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INVITATION

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu being invited by MLA Rohru Mohan Lal Brakta to Bhunda Mahayagya Spail Valley- 2025 to be organised from 2nd January to 5th January 2025. OSD to the Chief Minister Kuldeep Singh Banshtu and others were also present on the occasion.

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CM releases calendar of JICA Vaniki Project

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unveiled the 2025 calendar of JICA Vaniki Project here today.

Additional Chief Secretary Forest Kamlesh Kumar Pant, Chief Project Director Vaniki Project Sameer Rastogi, Project Director Shershtha Nand Sharma and other officers were also present on the occasion.

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Intimidation or harassment not to be tolerated in industries : CM

SHIMLA-23^rd December, 2024-A delegation of the Industrialists Association of the State called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today and apprised him of their various demands.

The Chief Minister listened to their grievances patiently and said that the State Government is facilitating the industries and creating a conducive atmosphere for their growth in the State. He said that any kind of intimidation or harassment to the industries would be dealt sternly and strict action would be ensured against the culprits. He said that the Government is promoting green industries in the State aligning with the target of transforming Himachal Pradesh into a Green Energy State by 31^st March, 2026.

He urged the industrialists to invest in the green energy sector such as IT sector, food processing, tourism and hydropower energy. He said that climate change is the biggest challenge and green initiatives can play a pivotal role in mitigating the effects of global warming. He said that the State Government has taken numerous initiatives in this regard and it is promoting e-vehicles in the State. He said that the State Government is also establishing one MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Nalagarh of Solan district. He said that the State Government is enhancing infrastructure to offer better facilities and opportunities for the entrepreneurs.

Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan and representatives of the Industrialists Association were present on the occasion.

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Forest Department completes process for recruitment of 2061 Van Mitras : Chief Minister

• Directs to ensure plantation of 60 percent fruit bearing and medicinal plants in the forest areas.

SHIMLA -23^rd December, 2024-Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here today that the process for the recruitment of 2061 Van Mitras has been completed on the merit basis. He said that with the appointments of these Van Mitras the functioning of the department would be streamlined while helping to curb illicit felling of trees in forest areas.

While reviewing the schemes of forest department, the Chief Minister said that the State Government is strengthening the forest department to ensure better functioning. He said that vacant posts in the department are being filled up which will go a long way in protecting forest wealth. He said that the recruitment process of 200 Assistant Forest Guards is also in the pipeline. He also congratulated the forest department for their efforts in enhancing the forest cover in the State. He said that during 2023 the forest area in the State has expanded around 55 square kilometers as compared to 2021.

Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the State Government is also making earnest efforts to protect the forest from forest fires. He said that during last two years 18000 people from the local community were registered in the rapid fire fighting force thereby bringing the total strength to 68000. He said that a total of 1496 fire watchers were also engaged during the forest fire-sensitive months in the State which has yielded positive results.

The Chief Minister said that the State Government was also promoting ecotourism activities as a means of generating employment and self employment opportunities to the local people. He directed the officers of the forest department to identify new ecotourism sites to attract tourists in the wilderness of the stunning landscapes of the State. He expressed satisfaction over the FCA clearances received during the last two years of the present State Government and emphasized on the continued efforts in this regard.

Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also asked the officers to expedite plantation of barren hills and rope in local Mahila Mandals and Yuvak Mandals in the plantation and preservation of the saplings. He directed to ensure plantation of 60 percent fruit bearing and medicinal plants in the forest areas.

Additional Chief Secretary Forest K.K. Pant, Secretary to the Chief Minister Rakesh Kanwar and other senior officers of the Forest Department were present in the meeting while Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Pawnesh Kumar Sharma joined virtually from Hamirpur.

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CM launches theme song of Winter Carnival Shimla-2025

SHIMLA,23^rd December, 2024-Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the theme song of Winter Carnival Shimla- 2025 to be held from 24^th December, 2024 to 2^nd January, 2025 here today.

He said that the last year the present State Government started this Carnival to promote tourism in the State and tangible results were coming out of this initiative. He urged the visitors to enjoy this carnival and expressed hope that this year also this event will be a grand success. He said that the Shimla city is witnessing snowfall in the month of December which will be added attraction for the tourists. He extended his good wishes to the Municipal Corporation and District Administration Shimla for organizing this fest.

MLA Harish Janartha and Mayor Shimla Municipal Corporation Surender Chauhan were also present on the occasion.

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UP Government Ministers invite Chief Minister for Mahakumbh 2025

SHIMLA -23^rd December, 2024-Dharmpal Singh, Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development Minister and Girish Chandra Yadav, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Sports & Youth Affairs in Uttar Pradesh Government called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today. It was a courtesy call.

They extended an invitation to the Chief Minister to visit Mahakumbh Paraygraj-2025.

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Shops and commercial establishments to remain open for 24 hours till 5^th January, 2025

SHIMLA -23^rd December, 2024A spokesperson of the state government informed here today that to facilitate New Year celebrations and heavy rush of tourists in the state, it has been decided to keep all the shops and commercial establishments open around the clock from December 23, 2024 to 5^th January, 2025. This decision has been taken in public interest under the Himachal Pradesh Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1969.

An official notification has been issued to this effect.