Himachal Pradesh Politics & Governance

Himachal Pradesh extends NPA to eligible super-specialist faculty

1 July 2026

Himachal Pradesh extended the non-practising allowance (NPA) to eligible super-specialist faculty serving under its Medical Education and Research Department. The benefit covers faculty with recognised DM, M.Ch. or DNB super-specialty qualifications and takes effect immediately, at the rates and under the conditions previously applicable to them.

Key Facts

• The allowance is intended to encourage super-specialist doctors and strengthen specialist medical services.
• NBEMS awards DNB qualifications in specialties and DrNB qualifications in super-specialties.

Himachal Pradesh implements VB-G RAM G employment framework

1 July 2026

The VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, replaced MGNREGA in Himachal Pradesh from 1 July 2026. The framework provides for up to 125 days of employment for eligible rural households, with notified daily wage rates of ₹300 in non-scheduled areas and ₹375 in scheduled areas. Existing eligible scheme staff were transitioned under the new Act, with their monthly honorarium maintained at the previous level for the time being.

Key Facts

• States may schedule peak agricultural-season pauses according to local conditions, balancing farm labour needs with rural employment.

Himachal Pradesh issues appointment orders for 166 TGT medical teachers

1 July 2026

Himachal Pradesh’s Education Department issued appointment orders for 166 selected Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) medical teachers on a trainee basis. The fixed monthly honorarium is ₹22,860, and appointees were directed to join their allotted schools within 10 days of the order. Those assigned to a sub-cadre must serve there for at least three years.

Chamba begins ₹7.75-crore multilevel parking project

1 July 2026

A land ceremony marked the start of a planned multilevel parking project at Chamba’s old bus stand, with a reported cost of ₹7.75 crore. The first phase is planned as a three- to four-storey facility with space for about 300–350 vehicles. Expansion to six storeys depends on future budget availability.

Key Facts

• The Himachal Pradesh Urban Transport and Bus Stand Management and Development Authority is responsible for preparing the project.

Himachal Pradesh orders review of compassionate-appointment cases rejected on financial grounds

1 July 2026

Himachal Pradesh ordered a one-time review of compassionate-appointment cases rejected solely on financial grounds. Dependants may apply to the relevant department by 31 December 2026; cases rejected for other reasons are excluded. Departments are to decide applications within a month, and the Chief Minister’s approval is required before appointment orders are issued.

Key Facts

• Reopened cases are reassessed under the compassionate-appointment policy in force at the time of review.

Himachal exempts milk cooperatives from market fee for a past period

1 July 2026

A Himachal Pradesh notification exempted milk-producing cooperative societies from market fee on milk for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 October 2025. Issued under the Himachal Pradesh Agricultural and Horticultural Produce Marketing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2005, the exemption was retrospective and did not cover July 2026.

Key Facts

• The fee exemption is intended to ease cooperatives’ finances and support milk collection, processing and marketing.

Himachal Pradesh’s first fresh cherry and plum consignment reaches Oman

2 July 2026

Himachal Pradesh’s first fresh cherry and plum consignment reached Oman , comprising 400 kilograms of each fruit. The consignment was reported to meet international quality, grading, packaging and phytosanitary standards, and the fruit was displayed in retail stores in Oman.

Key Facts

• APEDA promotes agricultural exports by coordinating farmers, producer organisations, exporters and public agencies.

Himachal Pradesh appoints 162 medical officers as job trainees

2 July 2026

Himachal Pradesh appointed 162 medical officers, selected on the recommendation of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, as job-trainee medical officers. Their postings took effect immediately at health institutions across the state. They are to serve for two years and receive a consolidated monthly honorarium of ₹34,000; regularisation may be considered after they pass a qualifying examination.

Key Facts

• The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission recruits candidates for state government posts through competitive examinations.

Himachal Pradesh notifies fourth phase of bus-operator startup scheme

2 July 2026

Himachal Pradesh notified the fourth phase of the Rajiv Gandhi Swarojgar Startup Scheme to promote self-employment and improve rural transport. Eligible beneficiaries may receive subsidies of up to 50% for electric buses and 30% for diesel buses, as well ...