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Himachal Pradesh CM addresses pensioners, pledges arrears clearance by 2027
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, spoke to a group of retired government workers and promised to pay all their outstanding money by 2027.
He said the government has already spent a lot of money to pay these workers and is working hard to improve the state's finances.
The Chief Minister also talked about how important these retired workers are and how they helped build the state's government.
He asked them to support the government's efforts to make the state's money situation better.
The government is also planning to help families who were moved because of a big dam project.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressed pensioners at a state-level function in Ghumarwin, Bilaspur district.
The government has spent Rs 2,155 crore on clearing salary, pension, and gratuity arrears despite financial constraints.
Sukhu announced that all pending arrears would be cleared by 2027 as the state's revenue improves.
The government has prioritized paying pension arrears to beneficiaries aged 75 years and above, with varying percentages paid to other age groups.
Sukhu also announced reforms for Class IV employees, including one year of qualifying service for pension calculation in lieu of five years of daily-wage service.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and pensioners
- What
- Addressing pensioners and announcing clearance of arrears by 2027
- Where
- Ghumarwin, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To honor pensioners' services and clear pending arrears
Key facts
- Location
- Ghumarwin, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh
- Event
- State-level function of the Himachal Pradesh Pensioners Joint Front
- Participants
- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Pensioners Joint Front, Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani
- Initiatives
- Clearing salary, pension, and gratuity arrears, restoring Old Pension Scheme, systemic reforms for pensioners
- Financial Details
- Rs 2,155 crore spent on clearing arrears, Rs 75,000 crore debt inherited from previous government
- Key Figures
- CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani, DGP Ashok Tiwari
Quotes
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh
“Pensioners’ Day was not merely a ceremonial occasion but an opportunity to honour the honesty, dedication and sacrifices of retired employees who laid the foundations of the state’s administrative system.”
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“Pensioners continue to play an important role in strengthening governance and setting an example of discipline and public service for future generations.”
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Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh
“Pensioners’ Day was not merely a ceremonial occasion but an opportunity to honour the services, sacrifices and dedication of retired employees who strengthened the administrative foundations of the state.”
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“The strength of present-day institutions reflects the experience and tireless efforts of pensioners, adding that the government would always remain grateful for their contribution.”
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Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani
Minister of Town and Country Planning in Himachal Pradesh
“Development projects worth Rs 69 crore had been dedicated to the Ghumarwin area and praised the Chief Minister for maintaining fiscal discipline while implementing welfare schemes.”
thestatesman.com
