Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Himachal Pradesh to Oppose MGNREGA Scrapping
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, strongly opposes the Union Government's decision to end the MGNREGA program, which provides jobs to poor families.
He believes this program is very important, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The state government will fight against this change.
The Chief Minister also talked about other important things happening in the state, like a campaign to stop drug use and new health technologies in hospitals.
He mentioned that the state is doing well in settling old legal cases and making more money from some projects.
Chief Minister Sukhu strongly opposes the Union Government's decision to abolish MGNREGA, calling it an injustice to the poor.
MGNREGA is described as a crucial lifeline for millions of poor families, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The state government will firmly oppose the abolition of MGNREGA and replace it with new legislation.
The Indora Utsav, themed 'Chitta-Free Himachal,' aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drugs.
The state government has seized properties worth Rs. 50 crore linked to drug trafficking and plans to destroy remaining illicit assets within six months.
Himachal Pradesh is the first state to provide Minimum Support Price for naturally grown crops and aims to ensure a minimum monthly income of Rs. 20,000 for every farming family.
The government is investing Rs. 3,000 crore in modern medical equipment and has introduced robotic surgery in five medical colleges.
Special revenue courts have settled a record 4.63 lakh long-pending cases.
The state government has won the Wild Flower Hall case, generating Rs. 20 crore annually, and will fetch an additional Rs. 150 crore per year from the Karcham-Wangtoo hydropower project.
- Who
- Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and the Himachal Pradesh government
- What
- Opposition to the Union Government's decision to abolish MGNREGA and replace it with new legislation
- When
- Announced on Friday during the Indora Utsav closing ceremony
- Where
- Indora area of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To protect rural livelihoods and support the poor, as MGNREGA is seen as a crucial lifeline for millions of families
- Chief Minister
- Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- MGNREGA
- Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
- Indora Utsav Theme
- Chitta-Free Himachal
- Properties Seized
- Rs. 50 crore
- Emergency Number
- 112
- Rewards for Information
- Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 10 lakh
- Minimum Monthly Income Aim
- Rs. 20,000 for every farming family
- Health Sector Investment
- Rs. 3,000 crore for medical equipment
- Cases Settled
- 4.63 lakh
- Annual Revenue from Wild Flower Hall
- Rs. 20 crore
- Additional Revenue from Karcham-Wangtoo
- Rs. 150 crore per year