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The Indian government is actively implementing the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes to enhance the welfare and development of tribal communities across the country, including Himachal Pradesh. This initiative involves 41 Ministries allocating portions of their budgets toward programs under the Tribal Sub-Plan aimed at bridging the gap between
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MOES) has deployed 47 Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) across India, including three specific installations in Himachal Pradesh at Kufri, Jot, and Murari Devi, achieving an 87% national coverage. As part of its 'Mission Mausam,' the ministry aims to enhance India's climate
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The Ministry of Cooperation in India, established on July 6, 2021, has launched several initiatives under the vision of 'Sahakar-se-Samriddhi' to strengthen cooperative societies in Himachal Pradesh and across India. This includes adoption of Model Bye-laws for PACS, Dairy Cooperative expansion under White Revolution 2.0, and significant
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed warm greetings to the people of Himachal Pradesh on their Statehood Day, celebrating the state's unique combination of nature and culture, and lauding its people's contributions and dedication to India. He expressed hopes and prayers for continued prosperity and a bright
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, under the leadership of Union Minister of State Shri Durgadas Uikey, has unveiled the 'Dharti Aaba Janjati Utkarsh Abhiyan', a comprehensive initiative aimed at bridging infrastructural gaps for tribal communities across India. The program focuses on 270 tribal-majority villages in Himachal Pradesh, addressing
Himachal Pradesh
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, met with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh to discuss enhancing weather forecasting and disaster preparedness in the state. The CM expressed gratitude for the installation of a Doppler Weather Radar, which has improved weather prediction accuracy. He requested more Doppler
Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed deep sorrow over a bus accident caused by a landslide in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. He conveyed condolences to the victims' families and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. NDRF teams are currently engaged in rescue operations at the site. Source: Original
Bilaspur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a recent mishap in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. He announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 for the injured. The Prime Minister extended his thoughts and prayers
GST reforms
Recent GST reforms in Himachal Pradesh have significantly reduced tax rates on various traditional crafts and agricultural products, benefiting thousands of artisans, farmers, and workers. The GST on shawls, caps, and handicrafts has dropped from 12% to 5%, while Kangra tea is now exempt from GST. These changes aim to
PM-KISAN
The Union Agriculture Minister announced the release of the 21st instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, providing over ₹540 crore to more than 27 lakh farmers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, who have been impacted by recent floods and landslides. This financial support aims to assist farmers in meeting immediate
Himachal Pradesh
Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur, visited flood and landslide-affected regions in Himachal Pradesh, inspecting damage along the Kullu–Manali route. The Minister engaged with affected families and reviewed ongoing relief efforts, as the Central Government and NHAI work to restore road connectivity and
Himachal Pradesh
On September 9, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Himachal Pradesh, assessing damage from recent cloudbursts and landslides. He announced a financial aid package of Rs. 1500 crore, including ex-gratia payments of Rs. 2 lakh for deceased victims' families and Rs. 50,