HIMACHAL BUDGET 2025-26 [ENGLISH]

HIMACHAL BUDGET 2025-26 [ENGLISH]

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Budget Summary

Main Points of the Budget:

A proposed budget size of ₹58,514 crore.
During 2024-25:
Estimated economic growth rate of the state: 6.7%.
Estimated per capita income: ₹2,57,212.
Estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the state: ₹2,32,185 crore.

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Development and expansion of agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, and allied sectors for the growth of the rural economy.

Operationalization of an Artificial Insemination Training Institute in Darlaghat, Solan district.
Construction of a 450-square-meter store for proper maintenance of wool through the Wool Federation.
Mapping and GPS tracking of migratory routes for nomadic sheep and goat herders.
Increase in freight subsidy for registered societies involved in milk procurement from ₹1.5 per liter to ₹3 per liter.
Complete digitization of milk procurement operations in Milkfed, along with the integration of all animals into an Integrated Digital Platform under the Life Cycle Approach.
Establishment of a new central testing laboratory at the milk processing plant in Dagwar, Kangra under the Dairy Development Scheme.
Setting up four new plants with a capacity of 20,000 liters per day (LPD) in Nahan, Nalagarh, Mohal, and Rohru, and two Milk Chilling Centers (MCC) in Una and Hamirpur.
Minimum support price for cow’s milk increased from ₹45 to ₹51 per liter, and for buffalo’s milk from ₹55 to ₹61 per liter.
If any farmer society delivers milk to a Notified Collection Centre located more than 2 kilometers away by themselves, they will be provided a transport subsidy at the rate of ₹2 per liter.
The government will introduce an “Agriculture Loan Interest Subvention Scheme” for the benefit of the state’s farmers.
The goal is to bring one lakh (100,000) new farmers under natural farming.
Farmers will be registered on the Certified Evaluation Tool for Agriculture Resource Analysis (CETARA Portal).
A minimum support price (MSP) of ₹40 per kilogram for maize and ₹60 per kilogram for wheat produced through natural farming will be If farmers bring their produce to a notified collection center located more than 2 kilometers away, they will receive a freight subsidy of ₹2 per kilogram.
Farmers will be linked with e-commerce platforms and the NCDC to ensure better prices through improved marketing.
A Spice Park will be established in the Hamirpur district.
An MSP of ₹90 per kilogram for turmeric grown through natural farming has been announced.
All government farms under the Agriculture Department will be transitioned to natural farming. Five new model farms will be developed.
A Potato Processing Plant will be set up in the Una district.
From the Kharif season of 2025, potato seed production will begin at eight Potato Development Stations.
Establishment of grain Silos in the state.

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Under the “Himachal Pradesh Crop Diversification Promotion Project,” construction of irrigation schemes in 100 villages to be transferred to local committees, assistance for agricultural fencing and mechanization, approximately 1,500 training camps for farmers, 4,000 demonstrations on vegetable cultivation, and around 2,400 demonstrations on millets.
Furthering the ” Mukhyamantri Khet Suraksha Yojana” by providing support for solar fencing and barbed-wire fen
Topographic survey to be conducted for 257 clusters spanning 4,000 hectares.
Establishment of a Farmer Enterprise Innovation Center.
Completion of 114 lift irrigation schemes by the end of the financial year.
An expenditure of ₹100 crore under the HPSHIVA project.
Inclusion of three more fruit crops—lychee, pomegranate, and guava—under the Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme.
Promotion of sub-tropical horticulture by bringing sub-tropical fruits under high-density plantation.
Reduction of royalty rates for fishermen and fish farmers obtaining fish from reservoirs to 7.5%.
Construction of 20 hectares of new fish ponds in the private sector with 80% subsidy under the Chief Minister Fisheries Scheme.
Construction of 120 new trout units.
Establishment of a Trout Fish Brood Bank in Patlikuhal.
Fishermen will be provided a subsidy ranging from 40% to 60% as per eligibility for replacing old boats with new ones.
Distribution of three-wheeled vehicles and motorcycles to fishermen for fish transportation.
Construction of 10 biofloc culture units, 3 trout hatcheries, 4 fish feed mills, 2 ice plants, 5 biofloc fish ponds, and 2 ornamental fish farming units.

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Himachal Pradesh Advancing Towards Development Through Tourism:

Land acquisition work for the expansion of Gaggal Airport will be completed within the stipulated time.
Under new tourism destinations: wellness centers in Manali, Kullu, Naggar, and Nadaun; ice skating rinks in Dharamshala, Shimla, and Mandi; beautification of Palampur and Nagrota Bagwan; tourism facilities at premises of Baba Balaknath temple; and a rafting center in Nadaun.
Subsidy to purchase food vans for tourist convenience and youth employment.
Launch of a new “Mukhyamantri Paryatan Start-up Yojana” for homestay units.
Under a new scheme, private sector investments will be invited to establish 200 hotels ranging from 3-star to 7-star ratings.
Beautification of Mata Shri Chintpurni Temple, Mata Shri Jwalaji Temple, Shri Mata Shri Naina Devi Temple, and construction of an international-level complex at Tapovan, Dharamshala.
Completion of the Shiv Dham project in Mandi on a priority basis.
Development of areas near Pong Dam in Kangra district, including Nagrota Surian, Khabbal, Dehra, Kaza, Rakchham, and Chitkul, as tourism destinations.
Establishment of a Planetarium at the Zoological Park in Bankhandi, Kangra.
Opening of four new Five-Star-level Natural Care Wellness Centers in the state to promote health tourism.
Construction and operation of heliports at Rakkar, Palampur, Sultanpur, Jaskot, and Sarbo (Kinnaur).
Linking the state’s tea gardens with tourism, similar to practices in Sikkim, Assam, and West Bengal.
Promotion of eco-tourism activities under the new Himachal Pradesh Eco-Tourism Policy-2024.
Formation of Eco-Tourism Societies in various forest department circles.
Initiation of the allocation process for 78 eco-tourism sites.
Aiming to generate revenue of approximately ₹200 crore over the next five years through various eco-tourism activities.
Launch of wellness Panchakarma services for tourists and the general public on a pilot basis at Ayush hospitals in Paprola and Shimla.
Establishment of police stations/desks at world-renowned tourist destinations, integrated with the respective police stations for effective operations.
Development of the International Roerich Memorial Trust area in Naggar, Kullu, from a tourism perspective.

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Upliftment and Welfare of All Sections of Society:

Inclusion of 37,000 new beneficiaries under social pension schemes during 2025–2026.
Providing Social Security Pension (SSP) to all specially-abled individuals (persons with disabilities) with benchmark disabilities of 40% or more, excluding government employees/pensioners and income-tax-paying individuals with disabilities.
Launch of an end-to-end integrated online portal/platform to ensure transparency and effectiveness in the distribution of Social Security Pension (SSP).
Inclusion of every girl turning 21 between January 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, under the “Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana.” Women working as domestic helpers will also be benefited under this scheme starting June 1, 2025.
Bringing the Institution for Children with Special Abilities (ICSA) at Dhalli under government administration along with its staff.
Under the Swarn Jayanti Aashray Yojana (SJAY), providing additional resources for housing construction for eligible homeless individuals from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes, in coordination with other schemes.
Increasing the monetary reward for inter-caste marriages from ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh.
Raising the marriage incentive for persons with disabilities with over 70% disability under the sub-scheme “Encouragement for Marriage of Persons with Disabilities” from ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh.
Adding new beneficiaries under the “Mukhyamantri Vidhwa Evam Ekal Nari Awas Yojana”.
Under the “Vridhjanon Ke Liye Ekikrit Yojana”, establishment of old age homes/senior citizen residences at various locations in the state through private sector participation.
Increasing the annual family income limit to ₹50,000 for providing financial assistance at low-interest rates for self-employment and various small enterprises under the Himachal Pradesh Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation.
Proposal to establish three more de-addiction and rehabilitation centers in the state.
Introduction of the “Indira Gandhi Sukh Suraksha Yojana” for two girls born into Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
Construction of a total of 13 Working Women’s Hostels in Solan, Neeri, Daruhi, Palampur, Luthan, Baddi, Gagret, Nagrota Bagwan, Chanour Industrial Area, and Medical Device Park Solan, to meet the housing needs of working women.
From April 1, 2025, all 18,925 Anganwadi centers will be designated as “Anganwadi Sah Preschool” and integrated with nearby schools wherever possible.
Launch of a new scheme, “Indira Gandhi Matritv Shishu Sankalp Yojana,” to ensure the health of young children.
Implementation of the “WINGS Project” (World-leading Innovative Study Programme), which is being piloted in district Una in collaboration with NITI Aayog.

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New Steps in Self-Employment:

Launch of the “Mukhyamantri Laghu Dookandar Yojana” for small fruit-vegetable vendors, tea stall owners, and others in urban areas.
Rajiv Gandhi Self-Employment Start-Up Scheme, subsidies will continue to be provided to eligible applicants for purchasing e-taxis.
A subsidy of up to 40% will be provided for converting 3,000 diesel/petrol taxis to electric taxis (e-Taxis).
Permits for 1,000 new bus routes will be allocated to the private sector, and Subsidy/VGF will be provided for the purchase of buses or Tempo Travellers on these routes.
Him-Ira Shops, Himachali Haat, and Wayside Amenities will be constructed in new locations. In the first phase, the plan will be implemented along state highways, national highways, and expressways.
Mobile food vans will be provided to self-help groups to make them self-reliant.
Under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), 4,000 eligible candidates will receive skill training, with 70% assured employment.
Stalls for self-help groups and artisans will be set up on the lines of Delhi Haat at the Bantony Castle complex in Shimla under the Himachal Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods Mission.
“Him Utsav” will be organized at Delhi Haat to showcase the state’s culture, food, and handicrafts.
A 3-5% interest subsidy will be provided for establishing solar projects ranging from 250 kW to 1 MW in tribal areas and identified locations like Bara Bhangal, Dodra Kwar, Kupvi, Tisa, and others.

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Green Energy, Green Interventions, Green Himachal, and Clean Himachal:

A 200 MW solar project will be established in Damtal, Kangra.
Under the “Green Panchayat Scheme,” solar projects of 500 kW will be set up in 100 panchayats.
The Shongtong Hydroelectric Project (450 MW) aims to be operational by December 2026.
The work on the Integrated Kashang Hydroelectric Project is targeted for completion by June 2026.
Pump storage projects will accelerate the pace of development in the power sector.
The state government will invite investments from central government and state government enterprises to increase private sector investments in the energy sector.
Work on 220 kV substations in Kangu (Mandi District) and Tahliwal (Una District) will be initiated.
Two 132 kV substations will be established in Dharampur (Mandi District) and Barsaini (Kullu District).
Six substations (33 kV and 11 kV) will be set up at locations such as Ganog (Nurpur), Karla Kotla (Dehra), Majhin (Jwalamukhi), Moki (Indora), Samloti (Nagrota Bagwan), and Ther (Jwalamukhi) in the upcoming financial year.
E-vehicle charging stations will be operational at 80 petrol pumps, with additional charging stations set up at 41 locations along the Green Corridor under a PPP model.
An additional 500 e-buses will be procured.
The “Climate Resilient Villages (CRV) Programme” will identify 100 climate-sensitive villages for development through Climate-Smart Agriculture and Renewable Energy Microgrids.
Dome theaters will be established in four government institutions in Chamba District and two in Shimla D
The “Plastic Neutral Himachal” campaign will be initiated to eliminate plastic usage.
A “Biodiversity Guardianship Programme” will be introduced to involve youth in biodiversity conservation and protection.
All government offices in Hamirpur District will begin replacing conventional fuel-powered vehicles with electric vehicles.
Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) will be implemented for plantation activities under MGNREGA.
A target has been set to afforest 5,000 hectares of land to expand forest cover through various programs.
A new “Rajiv Gandhi Van Sambhardhan Yojana” will be implemented to promote community participation in forest management and expansion.
Under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), a new adoption scheme will be introduced to plant trees on barren land.
Approximately ₹200 crore will be spent in the coming year under three ongoing forest projects supported by the World Bank, KFW, and JICA.
Agricultural and forestry crop residues will be converted into valuable carbon products, creating livelihood and environmental conservation opportunities.

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Modernization of healthcare services and transformation of education.

Dialysis services will be provided in 69 institutions.
Blood storage units will be established in 11 institutions: Ghwandal, Chwadi, Bhoranj, Nadaun, Tyara, Jaisinghpur, Padhar, Dharmapur, Junga, Haroli, and Amb.
17 Newborn Stabilization Units will be set up in districts of Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Una.
Robotic Surgery will be established at AIMSS Chamiana Shimla and Tanda Medical College Kangra.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan facility will be made available at IGMC Shimla.
State-of-the-art MRI machines will be installed at IGMC Shimla, AIMSS Chamiana Shimla, Govt. Medical College Hamirpur, and Govt. Medical College Ner Chowk.
Catheterization Labs (Cath. Lab) will be established at Govt. Medical College Hamirpur and Govt. Medical College Mandi.
Ten new Health and Wellness Centres will be established in collaboration with the private sector.
Under the “Rogi Mitra Yojana,” approximately one thousand Rogi Mitras (Patient Friends) will be appointed in various health institutions and will be given a monthly honorarium of ₹15,000.
A new app named “Sugam Swasthya” will be launched.
Free insulin pumps will now be made available for boys and girls up to the age of 27 years.
Palliative care services will be made available for approximately 12,000 patients suffering from severe diseases.
Under the Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Dekhbhal Yojana, the healthcare and paramedical staff will conduct health check-ups at the homes of individuals aged 70 years or older through mobile health vans.
To further strengthen ambulance services in the state, 25 Advanced Life Support ambulances will be purchased.
A 50-bed Integrated AYUSH hospital will begin construction in Kangra district.
The “Acharya Charak Yojana” will be launched, under which patients in all government AYUSH hospitals and dispensaries in Himachal Pradesh will receive free tests and essential medicines.
Digital attendance for children and teachers will be introduced in all government schools of the state.
Government Senior Secondary Schools in Gagret, Amb, Haroli, Bangana, Barsar, Sujanpur, Dharamshala, Jawali, Indora, Sarkaghat, Hamirpur, Bhoranj, Bara, Nadaun, Ghumarwin, Dehra, Jaisinghpur, Shahpur, Bhatiyat, Fatehpur, Palampur, Arki, Seraj, Dhaliyara, Shillai, Reckong Peo (Kinnaur), Keylong, Theog, Nagrota, Kullu and Jogindernagar will be developed as Rajiv Gandhi Day Boarding Schools.
For better management in the field of education, the Directorate of Education will be restructured.
₹3 crores will be allocated for the renovation of the hostel at the Sainik School in Sujanpur.
Four hostels will be built in Kangra for college students, and hostels for schoolgirls will be constructed in Hamirpur and Sujanpur.
To initiate modern ideas and initiatives in the field of technical education, an Innovation Fund will be established.
Classes for M.Tech Electrical Vehicle Technology will be started at Govt. Hydro Engineering College Bandla.
The Digital University of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Skill, and Vocational Studies will be established at Ghumarwin, District Bilaspur, under Public-Private Partnership (PPP Mode) and Self-Financing.

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Drug-Free Himachal.

To prevent drug abuse, a Drug Dependence Prevention, De-addiction, and Rehabilitation Board will be formed.
A Drug-De-addiction and Rehabilitation Nodal Centre will be established at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Medical College, Tanda.
A Drug-De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre will be operationalized in the Sirmaur district.
The number of de-addiction beds will be increased as needed in regional/district/medical colleges/hospitals.
Under the “School Swasthaya Karyakram,” health check-ups and Counselling-cum-Awareness Sessions for students will be initiated by doctors and paramedical staff of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in nearby schools.
Through provisions of the HP Anti Drug Act, the focus will be on rehabilitation rather than punitive measures for individuals struggling with addiction.
A Special Task Force (STF) will be announced to prevent drug trafficking.
To control and prevent illegal activities conducted by organized crime syndicates or gangs, the “Himachal Pradesh Prevention of Continuing Unlawful Activity and Control of Organized Crime Act, 2025” will be introd

Expansion and strengthening of clean drinking water and sewerage facilities.

In Lahaul-Spiti district, work will commence on 20 Water Supply Schemes at a cost of ₹27 crores, and in Kinnaur district, work will begin on 6 Water Supply Schemes at a cost of ₹72 crores.
Construction work on 4 Water Supply Schemes in Nadaun, Bhoranj, Amlehed, and Haroli, and one Sewerage Scheme in Baddi, estimated at ₹314 crores, will be completed.
Construction of drinking water schemes will begin in Bhuntar, Nahan, Jawali, Arki, Nirmand, Jogindernagar, Shahpur, Bhatiyat, and Karsog towns at a total cost of ₹167 crores.
Under the 24×7 drinking water supply system in 12 urban and rural areas, work is in progress in 5 regions, and the remaining areas will begin work
Under the Himachal Pradesh Gramin Peyjal Unnayan Pariyojana, better supply to 20,663 households in rural areas across 8 districts will be ensured at a cost of ₹745 crores.
Under the Himachal Pradesh Gramin Peyjal Unnayan Pariyojana and Aajivika Yojana Rural Drinking Water Upgradation and Livelihood Project, the remaining 57% work of Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) will be completed.
To improve the quality of water supply in Himachal Pradesh, the new Mukhyamantri Swachh Jal Shodhan Yojana will be launched with a provision of ₹200 crores.
During the upcoming financial year, a Drinking Water Treatment Plant will be installed in Dehra, Jawalaji, Jaswan and Pragpur, Kangra district, at a cost of ₹43 crores.
Water testing laboratories will be established for 14 bacteriological standards to ensure the quality of drinking water.
Work on sewerage schemes in Nerwa, Chaupal, Rajgarh, Shahpur, and Bilaspur towns will commence during 2025-2026.
Sewerage schemes in 14 towns in Kangra, Mandi, Chamba, and Kinnaur districts will begin during 2025-2026.

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Transport, Industry, Bridges & Roads

Additional 500 e-Buses will be procured for the Transport Corporation, and an online pass facility will be introduced at other locations in the state besides Shimla, with software being prepared for this purpose.
Construction of 14.79-kilometre-long ropeway, costing ₹1,546.40 crore, would be started in Shimla city.
Luxury vehicles will be operated on selected routes in Shimla city on a pilot basis.
The first Automatic Driving Test Track will be established in Haroli, Una district.
Development of jetties and promotion of cruise tourism, water sports activities, and water transportation services will be undertaken.
Budget provisions will be made as needed to ensure the smooth continuation of work in the Bulk Drug Park in the upcoming year.
Major amendments will be made to the state’s industrial policy to attract investments in areas such as green energy, solar energy, milk production, and electric vehicles by organising Investor Outreach Programmes.
Efforts will be made to strengthen micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
A high-level board will be established to examine all aspects related to the state’s industrial sector and address all issues effectively.
To provide relief to industries operating on a supply voltage of 66 KV or higher, a subsidy of 40 paise per unit will be given on electricity consumption.
Construction of six road and bridge projects will commence at a cost of ₹345.14 crore.
Approval has beeen granted for 50 road and bridge projects worth ₹498.62 crore under
The tender publication period has been reduced from 14 days to seven days, and the total time for completing work has also been reduced to 12 days to expedite execution.
A provision of ₹100 crore has been made under the “Mukhya Mantri Sadak Yojana “.

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Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, and Urban Development Initiatives

Blocks will be reorganised to make the administrative system more effective and efficient.
Nine Extension Training Centres will be established to strengthen rural instituti
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) will be entrusted with water schemes at the panchayat level, enabling them to increase their income. Additionally, their properties will be managed under lease arrangements to generate additional revenue.
₹452 crore will be spent on development works in panchayats under the 15th Finance Commission for 2025-2026, and ₹467 crore will be spent under the State Finance Commission.
Developmental grants will be provided as follows: ₹1 crore each to the municipal corporations of Hamirpur, Una, and Baddi; ₹25 lakh each to the municipal councils of Nadaun, Baijnath-Paprola, and Sunni; and ₹50 lakh each to the newly formed 14 Nagar Panchayats.
Rural areas included in newly formed urban bodies will continue to have the same water rates for three years as before.
Approximately 44 services being provided through urban local bodies will be phased on the UPYOG platform.
Existing development plans will be reviewed, and the establishment of a “Business District Zone” in important urban/tourist areas.

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11.Revenue, Disaster and Fire Services:

All revenue courts will be digitized in a phased manner and an e-revenue system will be implemented in the State.
A module will be developed under the Revenue Court Management System (RMS) to map land records related to citizens demarcation and mutation cases.
Revenue records will be prepared in selected urban areas based on actual ground conditions through Aerial Survey Technology.
The Bhunaksha application will be utilised to provide maps through a digital platform.
Online mutation software will be introduced to digitise the mutation process and establish a paperless system.
“Panchayat Emergency Response Centres” will be established in 3,645 panchayats to address disasters in an organised and community-driven manner.
Under the AFD, with an approximate cost of ₹892 crore, the key project highlights for the next five years include:-
Development of an Early Warning System for Multi Hazards under the Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness Project and creation of a GIS-based Decision Support System.
Establishment of State Disaster Response Force complexes.
Promotion of bio-engineering measures to prevent landslides and stabilise slopes.
Establishment of “Disaster Risk Reduction Coordination Centres” at sub-division and tehsil levels.
Strengthening of the HP State Disaster Management Authority, District Disaster Management Authorities, State Emergency Operation Cell, and District Emergency Operation Cells.
Development of climate/weather forecasts for agriculture and horticulture.
Promotion of activities to reduce the risks of forest fires.
Studies related to climate change and adaptation; promotion of earthquake-resistant techniques.
Development of IT for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Establishment of a Himalayan Disaster Risk Reduction Centre at Palampur.
Fire stations will be opened in Rajgarh (Sirmaur district) and Kandaghat (Solan district).
Eight new fire engines will be procured for Nadon, Indora, Rajgarh, and Kandaghat, and old fire engines will be gradually replaced with 60 new vehicles.
Procurement of 16 Quick Response Vehicles, 2 buses for training and public awareness, and various firefighting equipm
Construction of departmental buildings for fire sub-stations in Kaza and Kumarsain and fire stations in Jogindernagar, Fatehpur, and Ani.

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12.Recruitment:

A total of 1,000 posts across various categories will be filled in colleges and schools.
Recruitment will include 200 AYUSH Medical Officers, 3 Homeopathic Medical Officers, 3 Sowa Rigpa Medical Officers, 2 Unani Medical Officers, 52 Ayurvedic Pharmacy Officers, 32 Lab Technicians, 33 Staff Nurses, 82 ANMs, and 42 Junior Office Assistants (IT).
The recruitment process for 1,000 vacant posts of police constables will begin in the financial year 2025-2026.
Additionally, the B-1 examination related to the promotion of police constables will be conducted for approximately 500 posts.
Recruitment of 113 Home Guard Volunteer Drivers will be carried out in the next financial year.
Recruitment of 853 Panchayat Secretaries through direct recruitment and 219 Technical Assistants will be done.
To streamline health facilities, an additional 290 ASHA workers will be selected.
Recruitment of 25000 vacancies of all categories.

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13.Employees Welfare:

From 15th May, in the first phase, arrears for pensioners aged 70 to 75 years will be paid during this financial year. Pending salary arrears of Class IV, Class III, Class II, and Class I employees and officers will be paid in a phased manner.
From 15th May, employees of the state will receive a Dearness Allowance (DA) instalment at the rate of 3%.
Daily wagers will now receive ₹425 per day, with an increase of ₹25.
Outsourced employees will receive a minimum of ₹12,750 per month.
Wages under MGNREGA will be increased by ₹20 to ₹320.

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14.Honorarium:

District Council: The Chairperson will receive ₹25,000, Vice-Chairperson ₹19,000, Member ₹8,300; Panchayat Samiti: Chairperson ₹12,000, Vice-Chairperson ₹9,000, Member ₹7,500; Gram Panchayat: Pradhan ₹7,500, Up-Pradhan ₹5,100 per month, and Members ₹1,050 per Gram Panchayat meeting as honorarium.
Municipal Corporation: Mayor will receive ₹25,000, Deputy Mayor ₹19,000, Councillor ₹9,400; Municipal Council: Chairperson ₹10,800, Vice-Chairperson ₹8,900, Councillor ₹4,500; Nagar Panchayat: Pradhan ₹9,000, Up-Pradhan ₹7,000, and Members ₹4,500 per month.
Anganwadi Workers: ₹10,500, Mini Anganwadi Workers ₹7,300, Anganwadi Helpers ₹5,800, ASHA Workers ₹5,800, Mid-Day Meal Workers ₹5,000, Water Carriers (Education Dept.) ₹5,500, Jal Rakshak ₹5,600, Multipurpose Workers (Jal Shakti Dept.) ₹5,500, Para Fitters and Pump Operators ₹6,600, Panchayat Chowkidars ₹8,500, Revenue Chowkidars ₹6,300, and Revenue Lambardars ₹4,500 per month.
Increment in Monthly Honorarium: Sewing teachers will get an increment of ₹500 per month, Multi-Task Workers (PWD) ₹500, SMC Teachers ₹500, IT Teachers ₹500, and SPOs ₹300 per month.
Medical College/AIMSS Chamiana: The stipend for Senior Residents/Tutor Specialists for PG students will be increased to ₹1 lakh, while that for DNB-Super Specialists & Sr. Residents-Super Specialists (D.M./M.Ch.) will be raised to ₹1.3 lakh.
Monthly honorarium for Operation Theatre Assistants and Radiographers appointed on an outsourced basis will be increased to ₹25,000.

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15.Others

To enhance convenience for the general public, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be utilised to make the online portal more effective.
The work on the Software Technology Parks (STPI) being established in Mehli, Shimla, and Chaitdu, Kangra, will be completed.
The government plans to introduce Drone Taxi services. To modernise agriculture and horticulture through Drone Technology Intervention, Drone Stations will be set up in the districts of Hamirpur, Mandi, and Ka
Residential colonies will be developed in Basal (Bilaspur) and Bindravan (Palampur), along with approximately 82 flats and 137 residential plots in Rampur Phase-3, Rajwari (Mandi), and Dharmapur (Solan).
HIMUDA will construct a large commercial complex in Vikasnagar, Shimla, at an estimated cost of ₹250 crore.
A 100-bed sports hostel will be built in Luhnu, Bilaspur.
A 50-bed sports hostel will be constructed in Kharidi, Hamirpur district.
Modern sports infrastructure will be developed at the Rajiv Gandhi Multipurpose Stadium in Kutasni, Shimla district.
Indoor stadiums will be constructed in Solan, along with stadiums in Reckong Peo, Haroli, and Jai Singhpur.
Synthetic Track and Field facilities will be developed in Hamirpur and Sujan
Priority recruitment will be given to 15% of posts reserved for ex-servicemen in departments.
The Diet Money provided to children studying in Sainik Schools will be increased from ₹10 to ₹50.
A long-term policy will be formulated

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HIMACHAL BUDGET 2025-26 [ENGLISH]

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