IMPORTANT
CABINET DECISIONS OF
THE STATE GOVERNMENT IN THE YEAR--- 2008 |
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24th Dec,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved the draft of the Memorandum of
Understanding to be signed between the Governments of Himachal Pradesh and
Punjab to execute construction of 67.7 kms. long four to six lane Expressway,
with provision upto 10 lane expansion, originating from Chandigarh, passing
through upcoming Mohali International Airport and terminating at Baddi to
connect the entire industrial area of Baddi, Barotiwala and Nalagarh etc.
with Chandigarh and International Airport at Mohali. |
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It has been decided to make it mandatory to Patwaries to remain available to
general public of the area in their respective patwar circle office on every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday of every week. They shall be required to write
on the notice board outside their office about their tour programme on other
working days with a view to verify their availability at other places. Senior
revenue officers would be touring and inspecting the respective patwar
circles under their jurisdiction on other days of the week. |
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It consented to revive the extra-ordinary leave scheme with the prior
permission of the Chief Minister, for the benefit of the technically and
professionally qualified officials of the state government to explore
possibilities of employment etc. in private sector within and outside the
country. |
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The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet also approved in the remuneration/ honorarium to
It approved filling up of 125 posts of clerks in the Department of Education
and 100 posts of trained patwaries in different districts on contract basis. |
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It allowed pro-rata pension and retirement gratuity benefits to the employees
transferred from Forest Wing of Municipal Corporation, Shimla to State Forest
Department. |
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It has been decided to name the ambitious Rs. 154.92 crore Poly House
Project as "Pandit Deen Dayal Kisaan Baagwan Samridhi Yojna' and encourage
farmers of the State adopt poly house farming for cultivation of cash crops in
a big way. |
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It approved amendment in the Guidelines for Recruitment of Aanganwari
Workers/Helpers by incorporating provision to determine separation date from
the family at the time when recruitment process starts for the same. |
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Cabinet consented to reduce the freight charges from existing Rs. 4.5
per additional 10 kgs. to Rs. 3.00 for different types of cotton yarn (except
woolen yarn) by amending the Himachal Pradesh Passenger and Goods Tax Act,
1955. |
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It decided to constitute a Committee under the Chairmanship of Chief
Secretary with Principal Secretary Finance, Secretary Law, Secretary
Personnel as members and Principal Secretary AR as its Member Secretary to
frame uniform norms for creation or upgradation of the posts of Superintendent
Grade-I and Grade-II in various government departments. |
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It approved creation of one post of driver and two posts of chowkidar in
Environment and Pollution Control Department to be filled up on secondment
basis from amongst the AIPL employees. |
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It decided to permit leasing out of 34.18 bighas of government land @ Rs.
1.00 lakh per bigha and obtain consolidated amount of Rs. 34.90 lakh for the
same from M/S Accent Hydro Limited to pave the way for execution of 4.5MW Mini
Hydel Project at Milan in district Kinnaur. |
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It sanctioned new vehicle on replacement basis one each to Divisional
Commissioner, Mandi, Additional District Magistrate, Spiti at Kaza, Director
of Dental Services and two vehicles for Excise and Taxation Department. |
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12th Dec,2008 |
The Himachal
Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held at Dharamshala today decided to recruit
1,611 Junior Basic Trained (JBT) teachers passing out of different District
Institutes of Educational Training (DIETs) of the state during the academic
session of 2006-08, as and when the vacancies occur. |
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Cabinet accorded its approval to enhance the honorarium of Cutting, Tailoring
and Embroidery Teachers, employed in 2,865 Gram Panchayats of the State from
existing Rs. 900 per month to Rs. 1100 per month providing them monthly
enhancement of Rs. 200. |
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It decided to grant one time recognition to the Art and Craft Courses, OTs,
LTs and Shastries who were admitted to the Extension Centres of the recognized
Universities and Deemed Universities of the country during the academic
sessions of 1.6.2001 to 31.8.2005 as per the recommendations of the University
Grants Commission. |
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It also decided to amend the Recruitment Policy relating to the Water Carriers
serving in Elementary Education and Higher Educational Institutions and fill
up emerging vacancies as per the Recruitment Policy of 27.7.2001 through the
respective Gram Panchayat or Nagar Panchayat. Water carriers fulfilling
eligibility criteria shall be given preference in recruitment against the
future vacancies of peons and chowkidars in different educational
institutions. |
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It sanctioned creation of seven posts of different teaching and
non-teaching categories to make the newly upgraded Government Senior Secondary
School, Pipaliwala, so as to make it functional. Two posts of Peons have also
been sanctioned in the HP Electronics Development Corporation. |
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9th Dec,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today approved amendment
in the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj (Election) Act, 1994 by incorporating
the provision of convening subsequent meetings after initial two meetings to
elect Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samities. In
case of non-filling up of the vacancy resulting due to no confidence motion or
indirect elections of the Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of Zila Parishad and
Panchayat Samities due to incomplete quorum of the house, punitive action
shall be initiated against the public representatives absenting themselves
from the election proceedings. |
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It approved amendment
in the Town and Country Planning Act, 1978 to regularize the unauthorized
constructions only in residential accommodations carried upto 30th June,
2006. Applications can be made to Director of Town and Country Planning upto
28th February, 2009 which shall be decided by 30th June, 2009 by the competent
authority. |
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It further approved
the proposed Guidelines under Appendix-I of Rule 10-A and 10-B of the Himachal
Pradesh Town and Country Planning Rules, 1978, for development of Information
Technology Park in Waknaghat Planning Area in District Solan. |
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It consented to place
the Eternal University (Establishment and Regulation) Bill, 2008, in the
coming Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Session to replace the Eternal University
(Establishment and Regulation) Ordinance, 2008 and Chitkara University
(Establishment and Regulation) Bill, 2008 by replacing the Chitkara University
(Establishment and Regulation) Ordinance, 2008. |
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It approved creation
of 20 supernumerary posts of Superintendant Grade II in H.P. Secretariat to
provide additional promotional avenues to the Secretariat employees. |
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It approved
amendments in Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the Posts of District Public
Relations Officers/Information Officers (Class-I Gazetted) in the Department
of Information and Public Relations; Lecturer (College Cadre) (Class-I
Gazetted) in the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. |
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Cabinet approved
relaxation in the Recruitment and Promotion Rules of the teachers of
Government Medical College and Government Dental College by allowing one time
relaxation in the probation period who otherwise fulfill desired experience
and eligibility criteria for promotion as prescribed by the Indian Medical
Council/Indian Dental Council to fill up the existing vacancies and also
exempt the teachers of the Government Dental College from the condition of
qualifying Departmental Examination. |
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It approved the
amendment in the Himachal Pradesh Public Record Act, 2006 to incorporate
provision of management, administration and inspection of the record of the
various departments of the State Government, Public Sector Undertakings,
Constitutional Bodies and Corporations, Commissions and Committees constituted
by the State Government etc. having historical value, by the Department of
Language,Art and Culture, Himachal Pradesh. |
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It also approved
transfer of land measuring 1017.50 square meters for the construction of the
Police Station at Santokhgarh in district Una. |
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It sanctioned three
vehicles one each for Block Development Officers of Pangi, Bharmour and Kaza
and two vehicles to Information and Public Relations Department on replacement
basis. |
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The cabinet was
apprised through a detailed presentation by the Principal Secretary, Rural
Development about the implementation of various programmes under NREGA in the
State. |
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The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet also approved in the
remuneration/ honorarium to the members of HP State Commission for Backward
Classes and Members of HP State Women Commission @ Rs. 600 per sitting or Rs.
10,000 per month, whichever is higher. |
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The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet also approved in the
remuneration/ honorarium to the members of HP State Commission for Backward
Classes and Members of HP State Women Commission @ Rs. 600 per sitting or Rs.
10,000 per month, whichever is higher. |
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The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet also approved in the
remuneration/ honorarium to the members of HP State Commission for Backward
Classes and Members of HP State Women Commission @ Rs. 600 per sitting or Rs.
10,000 per month, whichever is higher. |
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26th Nov,2008 |
With a view to strengthen the office of Advocate General, Himachal Pradesh
with adequate manpower to represent the State Government in various Courts of
Law more effectively, the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here
today sanctioned three posts of Assistant Advocate General and also upgraded a
post of Law Officer to Assistant Advocate General so that all pending cases
are expedited promptly. |
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Cabinet consented to filling up of 8 posts of
different non-teaching categories to strengthen the manpower in the Government
Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Paprola in district Kangra. |
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It agreed to name the Community Health Centre, Tauni Devi in district Hamirpur
after Dr. Lashkari Ram and it would henceforth be known as Dr. Lashkari Ram
Community Health Centre, Tauni Devi. |
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It also approved Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post of Director,
Atal Behari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali. |
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25th Nov,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held
here today accepted the recommendation of the Committee of the Secretaries
constituted under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary to examine the issue
relating to allotment of Jangi Thopan – Powari Hydel Project to M/S Brakel
Corporation NV.
The recommendations of the Committee of Secretaries were perused by the
Cabinet and the following was noted in this context by the State Cabinet:- |
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The previous Government had created infirmities in the bid
document whereby the lead member of the bidding consortium was not required to
have any substantial financial standing. |
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When M/S Brakel Corporation NV made the tender bid alongwith
its consortium partner, the previous government knew that M/S Brakel as the
lead partner, did not have any financial strength. Even then, it overlooked
this aspect and on the basis of one partner in the consortium i.e. Standard
Bank, the financial strength marks were awarded even though no definite
commitment of equity participation was made by the Standard Bank. |
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Cabinet further noted that the previous Government
continuously allowed M/S Brakel to delay the required deposit of Up-Front
premium. Further, contrary to the State Policy, the previous Government
agreed to subject the proposed Implementation Agreement to International
Arbitration which was completely against State interest. |
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Cabinet noted that the present Government firstly got M/S
Brakel to agree that dispute would not be subject to International
Arbitrations. Secondly, it imposed penalty of interest on M/S Brakel for
delay in payment of the required Up-Front Premium of Rs. 173.42 crore. Thus
alongwith this Up-Front Premium of Rs. 173.42 crore the company was also made
to deposit Rs. 20.64 crore as interest for delay payment. |
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Cabinet further noted the advice of the Law Department and
the views of the Committee of the Secretaries that because the previous
Government had consciously overlooked the infirmities in the bidding process
of M/S Brakel, and because legally a successor Government cannot put the blame
for said infirmities now on M/S Brakel, it would now not be legally possible
to back out from the allotment made by the previous Government, especially
since in the eyes of law the contract has been established with the payment by
M/S Brakel of the Up-Front and penal interest imposed by the present
Government. |
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Keeping in view therefore the specific view of the Law
Department and the views of the Committee of Secretaries constituted by the
Cabinet in the matter, it was decided not to cancel now the allotment of the
project made by the previous Government. However, Cabinet desired that HPSEB
would need to change its bid document as well as technical evaluation
procedure in future so that it does not allow financial bids to be
opened of such parties which cannot display the required financial strength. |
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It decided to permit Art and Craft Teacher, P.T.I.
and Library Science only after obtaining clearance by the National Council for
Teacher Education. It decided to permit Ayurveda Pharmascists course by SCVT
Institutions only after obtaining No-Objection Certificate from the State
Ayurveda Department and approval of Central Council for Ayurveda. Ayurveda
Department will be required to be associated at the time of inspections,
formulation of syllabus and examination etc. Courses in Pump Operation and
Maintenance, Motor Winding and Electric Wiring, Beautician, Multi Purpose
Mechanic (Electronics and Electricals), Light Motor Vehicle
Driver-cum-Maintenance Mechanic-LMV and Plumbing and Sanitation shall be
permitted only after obtaining approval from the National Council for
Vocational Training. Courses in Mass Communication, Hotel Management and
Hospitality Services, Tourism and Travel, Marketing and Advertising, Pump
Operation and Maintenance and Textile Printing and Deying shall be permitted
to be conducted after associating the concerned department for the purpose of
inspection, syllabus and examination. All institutions shall be inspected
again as per the norms prescribed with regard to staff, infrastructure and
syllabus, etc. by a team of officers of the Department of Technical Education
and the concerned departments having expertise in the field and the Committee
will ensure fulfillment of the norms and will also be responsible for any
shortcomings. |
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Cabinet agreed to extend the Power Purchase
Agreement entered into with M/S Power Trading Corporation of India Limited for
next two years to be effective from 1st November, 2008 to 31st October, 2010
and authorize the Principal Secretary (MPP&Power) sign the Agreement afresh. |
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It approved a new Policy for admission to Post
Graduate Degree and Diploma Courses in Government Medical Colleges of the
State and decided to reserve 50 percent quota in such Courses for GDOs/Contractual
Doctors. Another Policy to select Senior Resident and Resident Doctors in the
Government Medical Colleges was also been approved in supersession of the
existing Recruitment and Promotion Rules of the Registrar/Demonstrator. Only
Post Graduate Doctors possessing the qualification recognized by the Medical
Council of India will be eligible for selection as Senior Residents and other
Post Graduates and MBBS Doctors will be eligible for selection as Resident
Doctors. |
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It approved amendment in the Himachal Pradesh
Panchayati Raj (General) Rules, 1997, incorporating provision of direct
election of Up-Pradhans of Gram Panchayats by the Members of the respective
Gram Sabha, instead of the prevailing practice of indirect elections. It also
designated Appellate and Review Authority at Sub Division Level instead of
Director of Panchayati Raj, Himachal Pradesh, with a view to facilitate the
representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions with such facilities near to
their Gram Panchayats and get their grievances redressed locally. Provision
has also been made to weed out the old and irrelevant record of the Gram
Panchayats which so far was being preserved. |
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It consented to grant permission for purchase of
land under the provisions of Section 118 of Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land
Reforms Act, 1972, for construction of Flats by the IGMC Doctors Cooperative
Housing Society Limited, and transfer of 0-61-82 hectares of government land
at village Bhated Khas in Sub Tehsil Bharwain in District Una in favour of
Radha Swami Santsang Beas Kalu-Di-Bad Centre in exchange of private land. |
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It decided to remove the anomalies in the Resin
(Crude Pine Gum) and Khair fix rates to bring it in line with the VAT regime. |
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It approved the sale of 254 square meters of land
owned by Nahan Foundary Limited, at Daurala in District Meerut (UP), to M/S
Daurala Sugar Works. |
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It granted one time relaxation in the upper age
limit from 28 to 33 years in respect of Himachal Home Guard Volunteers for
recruitment as Warder in the Jail Department against the existing vacancies. |
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Cabinet approved
the terms and conditions of appointment of Dr. Jai Krishan Chauhan as Member
of HP Subordinate Service Board. |
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Cabinet approved replacement of the post of
Deputy Inspector General (Prisons) with Senior Assistant Inspector General;
upgradation of one post of Assistant Registrar to Joint Controller in HP
Public Service Commission; filling up of one post of Medical Officer in Dr.
Y.S.Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry on secondment basis; 10
posts of different categories in Chaudhary Sarvan Kumar University of
Agriculture, Palampur; 5 posts of secretaries and 5 posts of Agriculture
Development Officer (Seed) in H.P.State Agricultural Marketing Board; 9 posts
of teaching and non-teaching categories for 3 newly upgraded middle schools. |
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It also approved various documents for placement
before the HP State Legislative Assembly during the Winter Session scheduled
to be convened from December 11 to 17, 2008 at Tapovan near Dharamshala. |
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It approved amendment in the Himachal Pradesh
Courts Bill, 1976, as per the fresh proposal of the Hon'ble High Court of
Himachal Pradesh. |
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It approved Recruitment and Promotion Rules for
the post of Head of Department (Applied Sciences and Humanities) in the
Department of Technical Education and Industrial Training. |
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12th Nov,2008 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today approved the Himachal
Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and
Conditions of Services) Rules, 2008, framed by the Labour Department to give
effect to the Central Act. This will be a land mark decision and will go a
long way in ensuring safety, health and welfare measures to the construction
workers. The Rules will be applicable to all establishments engaged in
construction activities employing 10 or more workers undertaking construction
including private buildings valued at over Rs. 10 lakhs. All construction
workers in the age group of 18 to 60 would be brought under the provisions of
the Rules. A State Welfare Board will be constituted to monitor the
implementation of the Act. A cess of one percent would be levied to undertake
welfare activities of the workers and include benefits like pension, group
insurance, financial assistance in case of accidents, major ailments,
maternity benefit for female employees and loans for construction of houses
and financial assistance for children's education etc. and their working
conditions would be regulated by competent authority to ensure safety of
workers. |
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It unanimously decided to recommend to the Speaker Himachal Pradesh Vidhan
Sabha to convene the 4th Session of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
(Winter Session) from December 11 to 17, 2008 at Vidhan Sabha Complex at
Tapovan, near Dharamshala. |
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It decided to constitute Forest Police Stations (Van Thanas) to protect the
invaluable forest wealth, flora and fauna and to keep strict vigil over the
illicit felling and smuggling of the forest wealth. All such Forest Police
Stations shall be headed by a Block Officer supported by 5 to 6 forest guards
and 3 to 4 forest workers clad in prescribed 'khaki' uniform with 'Van Thana'
inscribed on their arms. They would conduct joint patrolling and function
under the overall control of Forest Range Officer |
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It approved introduction of Heli Taxi Services in Himachal Pradesh with a view
to give boost to quality adventure tourism infrastructure creation by
permitting the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department to invite Technical and
Financial bids for introduction of Tourist Helicopter Services in the State. |
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It approved a guarantee of Rs. 300 crore in favour of the Himachal Pradesh
State Agriculture and Rural Development Bank Limited to float the loan bonds
for the year 2011-12. This would benefit the members of farming, horticultural
and working communities in availing of more liberal loan facilities to improve
their economic condition as also assist the unemployed educated youth to start
their self-employment ventures. |
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It approved extension in the completion of the Shah Nehar Project Division
Ghandran upto March, 2010. |
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Cabinet approved Amendment in the Himachal Pradesh Cooperative Societies Act,
1971 to give renewed momentum to the Cooperative Movement in the State. |
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It also approved the amendment in the recruitment procedure of the Aanganwari
Workers/Helpers under the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme and
allow validity of the appointment of selected Aanganwari Workers/Helpers 45
days beyond the final decision in any such case by any Court of Law. |
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It decided to regularize the services of Non-B.Ed. contract school cadre
lecturers, by granting relaxation in the B.Ed. qualification condition
applicable for the regularization of their services in favour of those who
have completed eight years of continuous service, as on 31st March, 2008, All
such teachers will qualify for next increment and promotion only after
acquiring the prescribed B.Ed. degree. |
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It decided to grant one time relaxation in favour of 17 Agriculture Extension
Officers for the promotion to the post of Agriculture Development Officer
possessing B.Sc. (Agr.) degree under 10+2+3 system from any recognized
University outside Himachal Pradesh. |
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It further sanctioned 36 posts of different categories to make the 3 newly
upgraded government senior secondary schools functional and sanctioned two
posts of clerks in the Transport Department under 3 percent reservation quota
to the outstanding sportsmen. |
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It approved filling up of vacant posts of Drivers in the Department of
Information Technology HP State Women Commission, from amongst the surplus
pool of the HP State Forest Corporation and in case of non availability by
direct recruitment. |
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It also approved appointment on contract basis of 74 temporary Class-IV
employees in the Department of Technical Education, Vocational and Industrial
Training; one post of driver for HP State Women Commission to be filled up
from amongst the surplus pool of drivers. |
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It also approved upgradation of the post of Deputy Director in Tourism and
Civil Aviation to Joint Director. |
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It approved enhancement in the import duty of the beer from Re. 1.00 to Rs. 2
per bottle of 650 mls. and permitted issuance of License B-1 for setting up of
Craft Beer Plant at Gagret in district Una by M/S TVB Craft Breweries. |
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It also sanctioned one scorpio and two bolero vehicles to the Directorate of
Higher Education for more frequent mobility. |
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It approved Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post of Manager and Deputy
Manager in the Department of Information Technology. |
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3rd Nov,2008 |
In fulfilment of the commitment of the State Government towards strengthening
of the agriculture and horticulture sectors, and to protect the interests of
the fruit growers, the State Cabinet today decided to enhance the procurement
price of citrus fruits under Market Intervention Scheme by Re. 0.50 per kg.
for implementation between the period from 20th November, 2008 to 14th
February, 2009. Due to increase in the price index and pressing demand of the
growers the State Government has decided to procure 'Fair Average Quality'
citrus fruits, Kinnow, Malta, Orange and Galgal at a rate of Rs. 5.85 and Rs.
5.25 per kg. for B and C Grade fruits respectively, and Galgal at Rs. 4.15
per kg., from the growers. HPMC and HIMFED would be the procurement
agencies. Procurement would be made from the orchardists possessing
Horticulture Card. No fruit will be procured from the contractors. 52 Fruit
Procurement Centres would be set up. |
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The Cabinet agreed for setting up of Thermal Power Plant, preferably based on
Biomass, in the state for captive use purposes. The HP State Electricity Board
shall be having the first right to purchase surplus power from such plants.
It has also been decided to levy Environment Cess on such plants which shall
be determined by the State Government separately. |
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In view of the providing relief to the dependants of the state employees who
have expired while in active government service and clear the pending cases of
compassionate appointments in various departments and public sector
undertakings, it decided to reserve 5 percent Class III and IV posts in
various departments under Direct Recruitment Quota for the compassionate
appointments. |
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It decided to amend the Recruitment Procedure and physical efficiency test for
the recruitment of female constables in the Himachal Police, and further
approved one time age relaxation to Home Guard Volunteers from 28 years to 33
years for filling up the backlog vacancies reserved for Home Guards of
constable in the State Police. |
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The Cabinet sanctioned 240 posts of different categories in different
departments and Public Sector Undertakings.It approved implementation of the
'Group Superannuation Pension Scheme' for the employees of HIMUDA through Life
Insurance Corporation of India, to be made effective from 31st March, 2008. |
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Cabinet agreed to increase the MBBS seats in IGMC, Shimla, from existing 65
to 100 and also increased 9 seats in Post Graduate Courses. It also
sanctioned 45 posts of different categories to meet the increased demand of teachers and
supporting staff. It further decided to increase 11 seats in the Post
Graduate Courses in 5 different departments of the Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Government Medical College, Kangra at Tanda and sanctioned 12 posts of
teachers to shoulder the additional teaching responsibility. |
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It granted one time relaxation in Recruitment and Promotion Rules for filling
up 50 percent of the posts of Assistant Professors by promotion in IGMC and
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Kangra at Tanda from amongst
the joint roaster of the GDO category. |
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It approved empanelment of 25 Article Assistants to speed up the disposal of
audit work of various government departments. |
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It approved amendment in the nomination procedure of the Members in the State
Level Rogi Kalyan Samities to include the name of the respective Deputy
Commissioner or its nominee constituted under the HP Health and Family Welfare
Department. |
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It consented to revive the post of Engineer-in-Chief (Quality and Control) in
the Department of Public Works for a period of two years. |
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It sanctioned 15 posts of various categories for making 50 bedded Civil
Hospital, Tauni Devi in District Hamirpur, operational; 2 posts of
Investigators in Economics and Statistics Department; 53 posts of different
categories in the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board; 26 posts of
various categories to strengthen the 100 bedded Civil Hospital, Paonta Sahib
in district Sirmour with adequate operational manpower; 11 posts of various
categories for making the State Level NREGA Cell functional. |
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It consented to grant one time relaxation in educational qualifications for
appointment of Technical Assistants in Panchayati Raj Department. |
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It approved regularization of 15 contractual Computer Operators in Himachal
Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation Limited. |
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It decided to make 15 newly upgraded High Schools functional and sanctioned 60
posts of various categories. |
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It granted ex-post facto approval to extend the date of filing Annual Return
by dealers for the year 2007-08 from 31st October, 2008 to 30th November, 2008
under the Himachal Pradesh Value Added Tax Rule, 2005. |
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It sanctioned 10 light motor vehicles, one motor boat and 6 motor cycles for
enforcing mobility of the police personnel in carrying their law and order
responsibilities more effectively. |
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18th Oct,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved release of 5 percent Interim Relief to
the State Government employees from October, 2008, payable from November, 2008
and 10 percent enhancement in the existing Social Security Pension of Rs. 300
per month, to all eligible categories to be made effective from January 1,
2009. |
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The cabinet gave its approval to the policy of allotment of self-identified
power projects in the State upto 25 MW. |
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The cabinet directed the Power Department to follow “Single Window Clearance
System” for obtaining speedy clearance for the IPPs from various agencies/
departments. |
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It approved allotment of 60 MW Tidong-II HEP to the Himachal Pradesh Power
Corporation Limited with the condition that the State Government shall not
stand guarantee or release any subsidy. |
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Cabinet decided that in all those cases where Upfront Premium amount has been
received but orders for enhancement of capacity have not been issued, the
enhancement will be allowed under the New Policy of 3 percent additional
royalty only. However, the Upfront Premium received will be treated as
‘Security Deposit’ and will be refunded to IPPs without any interest after
commissioning of power projects. |
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It approved leasing out of government land to 100MW Sorang Power Project in
district Kinnaur at the rate of Rs. 1.00 lakh per bigha. |
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The cabinet approved to start a new “ Environment Fund” in the State.
Voluntary donation to this Fund will be accepted by the Government. All the
members of the Cabinet decided to contribute Rs. 100 per month from their
salary to this Fund. |
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It granted approval for the filling up of 170 posts of different categories
in various departments and Corporations. This includes 41 posts of teaching
and non teaching categories in the Education Department; 46 in HP Power
Transmission Corporation to be filled up on secondment basis from HPSEB and
other departments; 75 posts of various categories in Public works Department,
5 posts for Police District, Baddi and 3 posts of teachers in the CSK
University of Agriculture, Palampur. |
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It approved revision of cement transportation rates for lifting the same to
various destinations of government departments and public sector
undertakings. Flat rate of Rs. 20.80 per quintal shall be applicable for 0 to
40 kms. against the existing rate of Rs. 16.72; Re 0.52 per quintal per
kilometer shall be applicable for both ACC and Gujrat Ambuja Cements Limited
for the distance ranging between 0 to 100 kms. against the existing rate of
Re. 0.46. The transportation rate from factory to Shimla and beyond shall be
calculated as per actual distance covered through actual route i.e. through
Shimla bye-pass, at the rate of Re. 0.44 per quintal per kilometer for the
distance ranging between 0 to 200 kms. and Re. 0.42 for the distance from 0
km. to 201 kms. and above. The rate agreed upon will be applicable from 16th
September, 2008 to 30th September, 2009. |
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It also granted its approval for the regularization of only B.Ed. qualified
contract lecturers and teachers under the control of Higher Education and
Elementary Education Department who have completed a minimum of eight years
service on March 31, 2008. |
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It decided to include former Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Leaders
of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and Chief Justice of Supreme Court
in the list of State Guests under Himachal Pradesh State Guests Rules, 1990,
Category-I. |
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Cabinet gave its approval to the amendments to the rules made under Himachal
Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1975 for simplifying the procedure for
transfer of land to industrial units so as to give boost to industrial
investment in the State. |
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It accorded sanction to make the newly created Police District Baddi
functional for the industrial areas of Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh with
headquarters at Baddi. |
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It also decided to take over the services of three eligible teachers of the 95
percent State Government funded High School, Manoh Sihal under State control.
It was also decided that in future no new school will be opened where 95%
aided school is functioning. |
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It granted its approval for the renewal of the Group Personal Accident
Insurance Scheme for the employees of the State Government at the same
premium as last year . |
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It accorded approval to the New Policy for training of para-medicals in lab
technology and radiology. |
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It granted approval to allow decoration of three stars by the Forest Rangers,
two stars by the Deputy Forest Rangers and one star by the Senior Forest
Guards on their official uniforms. |
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It gave its consent to sign a tripartite Supplementary Memorandum of
Understanding between the State Government, Vivekanand Medical Research Trust,
Palampur and Jaiprakash Sewa Sansthan, Delhi to co-opt the Jaiprakash Sewa
Sansthan to achieve the objectives of the Vivekanand Medical Research Trust
for setting up a superspeciality hospital and a medical college in Palampur. |
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26th Sept,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today approved the
rationalization of the Timber Distribution (TD) Policy of the State under the
provisions of the Indian Forest Act, 1927. |
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It consented to recommend the case of premature release of the life convicts,
Shri Swaran Singh, son of Shri Hardeep Singh, and Shri Jodha Singh Son of Shri
Amin Chand, to the Governor of Himachal Pradesh for consideration. |
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It sanctioned 60 posts of different categories for the Hon'ble High Court of
Himachal Pradesh. |
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It accorded its approval for filling up of the post of Personal Assistant in
the Department of Prisons, Himachal Pradesh. |
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It approved amendment in the Recruitment and Promotion Rules of the Additional
Excise and Taxation Commissioner (Class-1) Gazetted and Additional Director
(Class-1) Gazetted in the Audit and Accounts Department. |
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20th Sept,2008 |
An emergency meeting of the State Cabinet was
held under the Chairmanship of Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister today,
to review the grave situation that has arisen because of continuous rains for
the last more than 48 hours in the entire state. |
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The Cabinet mourned the tragic deaths of 38 people who have lost their lives
due to unprecedented heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh by observing two minutes
silence to pay respect to the departed souls. |
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The Cabinet also appreciated the help rendered by the Army in district Sirmour
to rescue 19 stranded people from the river Yamuna. |
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Cabinet decided to set up a Control Room working 24 hours in Himachal Pradesh
Secretariat, to receive all messages regarding damages on accounts of rains
and for rendering immediate necessary relief operation. Cabinet also
constituted a Committee of Officers under the Chairmanship of Additional Chief
Secretary, Smt. Parminder Mathur to monitor the situation on daily basis and
take every possible action to provide relief to all the effective persons. |
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Cabinet noted with concerned that unanimous resolution of Vidhan Sabha
requesting Government of India to release Rs. 1000 crore to undertake relief
and repair operation in Himachal Pradesh, has not been responded to by the
Central Government and no relief has been provided. The Cabinet again decided
to request the Govt. of India to immediately relief Rs. 1000 crore, as already
requested, to enable the government to undertake repair and relief works. |
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Having learnt about the loss of three lives last night due to falling of the
trees, Cabinet decided to set up a Committee consisting of Deputy
Commissioner, Conservator of Forests and Commissioner, Municipal Corporation,
Shimla, to identify all such dangerously located trees and after recording
evidence like photographs etc., order their removal to safe further loss of
human lives in Shimla without waiting for any formal recommendations of the
High Powered Committee constituted for this purpose. |
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Cabinet also decided to request Ministry of Defence (Air Force) to launch
rescue and relief operation for more than 400 stranded passengers in Sarchu
and Baralacha areas of Lahaul and Spiti. District Administration of Kullu and
Lahaul and Spiti have been directed to immediately arrange for the rescue of
people on Manali- Leh Road and depute search parties wherever search is
required. |
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18th Sept,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today decided to relax
the allotment norms of Government of India with regard to the Public
Distribution System for tribal and difficult areas (Dodra-Kwar and Bara
Bhangal) and permit 8 kgs. of rice and 8 kgs. of wheat/wheat flour per head
instead of the maximum limit of 35 kgs of wheat/wheat flour and rice to every
ration card holder for the period from 1st July, 2008 to 30th June, 2009. In
fulfillment of the commitment to provide subsidized essential commodities to
Antodaya Anna Yojna, BPL and APL categories of 15.42 lakh ration card holder
families it sanctioned additional subsidy of Rs. 51 crore, which would be in
addition to Rs. 90 crore already sanctioned to subsidize the listed essential
commodities, thereby increasing the total subsidy provisions from Rs. 90 crore
to Rs. 141 crore for current financial year. |
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It sanctioned 1,190 posts of different categories in various departments of
the state and permitted the Education Department to carry direct recruitment
of 1,135 Lecturers (School Cadre) and also allowed regularization of contract
teachers in different categories, fulfilling eligibility criteria for the
specific posts, besides having completed eight years of service upto 31st
March, 2008, with immediate effect. |
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Cabinet decided to simplify the Shimla Road Users and Pedestrians (Public
Safety and Convenience) Act, 2008, by carrying certain amendments in the Act
for processing passes to the general public to ply vehicles on sealed and
restricted roads within Shimla town and make the same more liberal and public
friendly. |
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It permitted clubbing/rationalization of routes to make the same practicable
and convenient, without compromising with the objectives. Chhota Shimla Chowk
to Shimla Club has been made one Sealed Road instead of existing two routes;
Chalet Day School to Jodha Niwas parking has been declared as one restricted
route. The Restricted Route from Cart Road to A.G.Office has been amended as
Cart Road to State Bank of India Chowk to facilitate the residents of Fingask
Estate area. Kennedy House Chowk to Boileauganj has been clubbed as one
Restricted Route against two routes at present. Cart Road to Subzi Mandi and
Tara Hall to Shimla Typewriter via Kalibari have been deleted from the
Restricted/Sealed Road category. |
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The processing fee has also been reduced from existing Rs. 500 to Rs. 100
only. The Route fee has been reduced from Rs, 2,500 for Sealed Road and Rs.
2,000 for Restricted Route to Rs, 1,000 for both the routes uniformally. |
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It has been decided to authorize the Secretary Home to issue necessary permits
in respect of Sealed Roads and Deputy Commissioner, Shimla to issue permits
for Restricted Roads |
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It approved leasing out of 3-74-26 hectares of land to Youth Services and
Sports Department, Himachal Pradesh, at Amtar, in Nadaun Sub-Division of
district Hamirpur for the construction of Cricket Stadium. |
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It approved to promulgate an Ordinance to replace the Himachal Pradesh Private
Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2006, to open Chitkara
University in the private sector in the state and also approved another
Ordinance for the establishment of Eternal University in the private sector. |
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It approved filling up of the post of Senior Legal Officer in the Department
of Forests. |
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It approved the 36th Annual Report of Himachal Pradesh Public Service
Commission for the financial year 2006-07. |
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It approved amendment in the Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post of
Senior Lecturer in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Class-I Gazetted)
in the Polytechnics of Department of Technical Education, vocational and
Industrial Training. |
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9th Sept,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today unanimously
adopted the Inquiry Report of the Divisional Commissioner, Mandi, into the
stampede at Sri Naina Devi ji temple on August 3, 2008 and decided to
implement the recommendations made therein. |
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The Cabinet decided to take disciplinary action against the officials deployed
in sector 4 and 5 to oversee the regulation, law and order, during the fair
for failing to perform their duty responsibly. |
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All the visitors coming to pay their obeisance would be required to get
themselves registered at the entrance counters to form batches of not more
than 200 visitors to avoid untoward incidents. Additional arrangements of all
kinds would be made by the district administration during special occasions
like, Navratra fairs, holidays, Tuesdays, Saturday and Sundays etc. to manage
the expected rush of visitors to the shrine. The pilgrims would be routed
through a circular way to the main temple and back to the base area where
basic facilities of water, toilets etc shall be created. The three temple
properties in possession of the managers (Mohatmims) shall be acquired
immediately to create more facilities for the pilgrims to enter and exit the
temple. Street lights facilities shall be provided around the temple, Kainchi
More and Sri Naina Devi ji to Tobha via Badoh, including at the entrance to
the holy town beside ensuring well lit path in the area. |
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It decided that medical facilities of the Community Health Centre level to be
ensured during the fair to cater to the medical needs of the pilgrims. It
decided to create improved sanitation network in the campus with adequate
separate toilet blocks for men and women. Dependable public address system
and pilgrims guide cell shall be set up to keep visitors informed about the
system being followed to regulate the pilgrims as also guiding them in a
systematic manner. Drinking water would be provided at regular intervals and
close circuit TV would be installed to monitor the crowd. Two escape routes
for pilgrims will be provided for a length of about 10 meters. Temple
employees will be trained in disaster management programme to deal with any
emergent situation. Quick Reaction Teams will be constituted to rise to any
emergency call. |
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The Cabinet further decided to direct Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent
of Police of the district to camp at the site of the fair during fair and rush
days to personally oversee the security and regulation of devotees
arrangements and also submit monthly detailed note to the state government
about the implementation of the decisions taken by the Cabinet. More rain
shelters, parapets and other infrastructural facilities will be created which
includes construction of a spacious bus stand to accommodate parking of 80 to
100 buses equipped with all basic amenities. Special drive shall be launched
by the local administration, municipal body and PWD to remove encroachments on
the temple property immediately. |
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It decided to beef up the security system under the supervision of the Deputy
Inspector General of the respective ranges of police administration who will
be preparing a comprehensive security plan for prominent shrines in their
respective ranges taking all related aspects into consideration. Ex-Servicemen
to be engaged as security guards to take benefit of their vast experience The
security personnel to be equipped metal detectors etc. Communication system to
be strengthened with upgradation of the mobile network facilities in the area
in association with BSNL. Feasibility of disabled friendly system will be
examined. Possibility to be explored to shift the 'langars' in view of safety
and security of the pilgrims. |
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It granted its approval for change in the name of Environment and Scientific
Technologies Department to Department of Environment, Science and Technology. |
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5th Sept,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here yesterday evening
decided to enhance financial assistance being given to those Second World War
Veterans/their widows who are not receiving any pension from the State/Centre
Government from Rs. 200 to Rs. 500 per month. This decision would benefit
about 1565 Second World War Veterans/ their widows of the State. |
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The cabinet approved the policy of regularizing of daily wage workers in all
the department who have completed eight years of service on 31st March, 2008.
It also gave approval for regularizing all the contract employees of various
department who have completed eight years on 31st March, 2008 as announced by
Chief Minister on 15th August, 2008. The cabinet gave its approval for
regularizing the services of those J.B.T contract teachers who have completed
8 years of service as on 31st March, 2008 and also agreed to give relaxation
in age. |
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The Cabinet also approved the basis of admission to B.Ed colleges in Himachal
Pradesh by allowing them admission of 60 students having Arts and 20 students
each with medical and non-medical subjects. |
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The Cabinet approved regularization services for 14 eligible Daily Paid
Labourers who have completed 8 years or more of continuous service as on 31st
March, 2006 in the Dr. Yaswant Singh Parmar, University Nauni against vacant
posts. |
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The cabinet also gave its approval for filling up of 40 posts of Frash- cum-
Chowkidar-cum Peon in Himachal Pradesh Secretariat on Daily Wage basis. These
posts are being filled up keeping in view large number of vacancies of these
categories in the State Secretariat. |
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The cabinet also approved creation of 10 posts of different categories in
Himachal Pradesh High Court Registry. It also approved creation of one tenure
post of Superintendent Grade–I in the pay scale of Rs. 7220-11660 for the
period of 14.9.2004 to 31.08.2006 in State Public Works Department. |
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The Cabinet gave its approval for purchase of nine light vehicles as
replacement by Himachal Road Transport Corporation so that checking of
ticketless travelling could be carried out more effectively. It also approved
purchase of two vehicles for IPH Zone, Hamirpur and IPH Circle, Bilaspur for
effective functioning of the Department. |
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27th August,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today approved the
launching of the 'Him Gramin Parivahan Swarojgar Yojna' (GPYS) Scheme, aimed
at generating self-employment avenues to the unemployed youth, especially in
the rural areas, by granting them route permits to ply vehicles in the rural
areas by availing tax concessions upto 85 percent. The Scheme will help in
making improved transport services available to the rural commuters at their
door steps and also provide unemployed youth income generating avenues through
self employment under the Scheme. |
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The Cabinet approved carrying of repairs and maintenance of the roads, link
roads and drinking water supply schemes damaged in the recent rains in the
state on top priority to facilitate the people and smooth plying of the
vehicles, while special care shall be taken of the apple growing areas to
ensure smooth movement of vehicles carrying apple produce to the markets
during the ongoing apple season. A sum of Rs. 105 crore has already been
released to the Public Works Department to carry the restoration work out of
which Rs. 55 crore have been released in the month of July, Rs. 25 crore in
the month of August and another Rs. 25 crore released earlier in the month of
May as preventive measures. It also directed the Revenue Department to
immediately compile the rain damages report and prepare a consolidated
memorandum for submission to the Centre to get the funds released to undertake
restoration work of the damaged infrastructure all over the state. |
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It granted approval to requisition the services of expert consultant for
promotion of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) culture in the state in order
to reduce the affect of the green house gases and declare the Department of
Environment and Scientific Technology, Himachal Pradesh, as nodal agency for
rooting the proposal for further approval under CDM regime. The Committee
consisting of Additional Chief Secretary (Forests), Principal Secretary
(Environment) and Principal Secretary MPP&Power, will suggest further action
required to be taken in the matter by the state government. |
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It approved the school timing in all the government schools in the state from
1st September, 2008 onwards, fixing 9AM to 3PM for Summer Closing Schools and
10AM to 4 PM for Winter Closing Schools to be applicable throughout the year
in future. |
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The Cabinet approved the institution of 'Prerna Strot Samman Puruskar' to the
persons and organizations which contribute significantly in their public and
private life, besides philanthropic works, to inspire rest of the society to
follow their foot steps by rewarding them cash prize of Rs. 51,000, a shawl, a
Himachali cap and a memento and a citation; while the organization or NGO
shall get the cash prize of Rs. 2,50,000, a citation and a memento. All such
awards shall be presented to the selected persons and organizations on State
Level function of the Himachal Day by the Chief Minister, himself, every
year. |
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It approved the proposal of M/s Lucky Power Project Cooperative Limited, and
granted special permission for setting up of an innovative and first of its
kind in the State, 500KW Mini Hydro Electric Project, based upon the affluent
of Sewerage Treatment Plants located at Lalpani and Badagaon of Shimla town,
to gainfully utilize the waste water for generation of electricity, which is
likely to establish another mile stone in the hydro electric generation in the
state. |
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It approved creation of two posts of Veterinary Medical Officers on secondment
from Animal Husbandry Department to be posted in the Monkey Sterilization
Centres at Satsar in district Hamirpur and Gopalpur in district Kangra for a
period of four years. 10 posts of different categories will also be filled up
under Man Power Plan on secondment basis from the HP State Electricity Board,
in the 42 MW Chirgaon-Majhgaon Hydro Electric Project being executed by
H.P.Power Corporation Limited to undertake the preliminary works, like survey,
investigations, land acquisition, forest and environmental clearances etc.. |
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It decided to reduce the VAT from existing 12.5 percent to 4 percent on
wood-free agro board being manufactured by various industries to promote
conservation of forest resources and ecology of the state. |
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It approved amendment under Rule-5 for selection appointment of
District/Additional District Judges, Civil Judges (Senior Division) and Civil
Judges (Junior Division) in Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services Rules-2004 at
the instance of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. |
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It also permitted lease of 25-00-07 hectares of land at village Pandoga in
district Una to Indo Tibet Border Police Force to pave the way for
establishment of its battalion for 99 years. |
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It consented to directly recruit the Principal (Class-I Gazetted) on regular
basis for B.Pharmacy College, Rohru. |
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18th August,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today accorded approval
to launch the 'Skill Upgradation with Job/Outsourcing Guarantee (SUJOG) Scheme
aimed at providing training to suitable workers, in the age group of 18 to
45, possessing prescribed minimum educational qualifications, alongwith
guaranteed assignments to skill enrichment by identifying and empanelling
suitable industrial units. The State Level Committee consisting of Director
of Social Justice and Empowerment, Director of Industries, Labour
Commissioner, Director Technical Education and two office bearers from
registered Association of Industries, shall be responsible to ensure
implementation of the Scheme. The trainees from low-income group shall be
provided training cost, stipend etc. by the state government. |
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It sanctioned filling up of 458 posts of different categories in different
departments which includes 113 posts of the TGTs. (Medical) in Elementary
Education Department on the recommendations of the HP Subordinate Services
Selection Board, Hamirpur, on contract basis and also consider 84 other
applicants on the same anology; 26 posts of Junior Draughtsman, on contract
basis, in accordance with Recruitment and Promotion Rules in Irrigation and
Public Health Department; 200 posts of Assistant Librarians in Education
Department on contract basis, including those recommended by Sainik Welfare
Board; 21 posts of Junior Engineers engaged on contract basis by the Panchayat
Samitis completing 8 years of service as on 31st March, 2008, to be
regularized and their services placed at the disposal of concerned Zila
Parishads; 8 posts of different categories for Panchayati Raj Training
Institutions at Mashobra and Baijnath where the State Government would be
providing grant to the Society which shall create and fill up the vacancies. |
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It decided to admit 300 candidates to undertake one year compulsory Ayurveda
Pharmacists training on the recommendation of the HP Subordinate Services
Selection Board, Hamirpur. |
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It approved withdrawal of the allotment cancellation orders of the 70MW
Dhamwari-Sunda HEP with the condition that the executing party, M/S Dhamwadi
Power Company, shall supply free power to the State, as agreed upon in the
MOU signed earlier, beside withdrawing all the cases pending in different
courts of law. |
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Cabinet approved the amendment in the Memorandum of Association of the
Corporation with regard to Main Objects of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation
Limited with a view to plan, promote, organize and execute Power Projects in
Hydro Electric Power, Thermal Power, Solar Power, Wind Power etc. within and
outside the State of Himachal Pradesh and also extend its operations outside
the country and overseas as well. |
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It decided to amend the Himachal Pradesh Civil Services (Pre-Mature
Retirement) Rules, 1976, replacing the condition of 30 years regular service
or attainment of 55 years with 20 years of regular service or attaining the
age of 45 years for government doctors seeking pre-mature retirement. |
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It approved the norms for grant of NOC to the Private Institutions to run the
courses/programmes such as Graduate courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, Law,
Sanskrit, Media/Journalism, including BBA and BCA and Post Graduate Courses,
including Business Administration and Post Graduate Diploma in Computer
Applications in Private Sector by reserving 25 percent seats to the candidates
from Himachal Pradesh. The fee structure would be determined by the State
Level Committee consisting of Principal Secretary Education, Vice Chancellor,
HP University and Director of Education. |
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With a view to bring about qualitative improvement in the educational system
in participation with private players, the Cabinet decided to issue 'Letter of
Intent' in favour of Global Knowledge Network Society, New Delhi to provide
total and meaningful education in physiotherapy, para medical services,
management, education, law, ayurveda and nursing etc. and Maharishi
Markandeshwar University Trust, Ambala, to educate youth in emerging
vocational trades. |
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Approved has been granted for transfer of land to pave the way for widening of
road at the Kala Amb Barrier in district Sirmour. |
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It approval renaming of Disabled Home at Sundernagar as Himachal Pradesh
Institute of Children with Special Abilities (HPICSA) and sanctioned 6 posts
of special teachers besides increasing the fixed pay of 11 serving teachers of
the institution. |
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It accorded its approval to permit Milch Livestock Improvement Society, Solan,
to admit upto 100 students for the Veterinary Pharmacists Training course in
private sector. |
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It sanctioned 17 vehicles for the Block Development Officers in place of old
condemned vehicles. |
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8th August,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today decided to
recommend the convening of the Monsoon Session of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan
Sabha from September 1, to 5, 2008 at Shimla, to the Speaker, Himachal Pradesh
Vidhan Sabha for further necessary action. |
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It sanctioned filling up of 787 posts of different categories in various
departments of the State which includes 592 posts of paramedical staff in
Health and Family Welfare Department on contract basis through Rogi Kalyan
Samaitis all over the state, 150 posts of Ayurvedic Medical Officers, 16 posts
of various categories in IPH, 14 posts of Tehsil Welfare Officers in Social
Justice and Empowerment Department and more posts in various other
departments. |
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With a view to encourage Hi-tech mega enterprises in the State, the Cabinet
considered a proposal of Solaryan Pvt. Ltd. for setting up of a large
integrated solar panel manufacturing plant at a cost of Rs. 2,500 crore and
generate direct employment to over 600 persons. The plant would be
manufacturing most advanced semi-conductor thin film technology and equipment
that leverages the advances made in the flat panel display industry to
manufacture solar panel products. The primary product will be complete photo
voltaic solar panels. The solar cells will have glass panel substrate with
thin films of silicon. The thin film silicon technology is more cost effective
than the poly-silicon technology with less risk of raw material procurement. |
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Permission has been granted to M/S Dalmia Cements Limited for issuance of
Prospecting License for prospecting of Limestone, Shale and quartize in
Kariyali-Kothi-Sal-Bagh area of tehsil Sunni in district Shimla, where the
company proposes to manufacture cement with an investment of Rs. 2,000 crore
besides generating vast employment avenues to the local people |
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It granted one time relaxation in Recruitment and Promotion Rules of Ayurvedic
Medical Officers to fill up 150 posts of Ayurvedic Medical Officers, 50
percent on batch wise and 50 percent by direct recruitment, to be carried by
the Rogi Kalyan Samitis on the recommendations of the HP Public Service
Commission to fill up the vacancies in the various ayurvedic health
institutions in the state. |
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It approved cancellation of allotment in respect of the Tidong-II (60MW) HEP,
in district Kinnaur, allotted to M/s Torrent and Gammon Power AEC Limited and
re-invite the tenders afresh for competitive bidding to undertake the project
execution by competent interested parties. |
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Cabinet consented to create one separate IPH Circle for Bilaspur under
Hamirpur Zone alongwith 16 posts of various categories to oversee the drinking
water and irrigation project work in the district. |
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It approved amended Integrated Scheme for Persons with Disabilities with a
view to carry their re-survey, primary identification, research etc. and help
such under privileged sections of the society beside educate and upgrade the
skills of the special children and help them in finding self employment
avenues. |
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It further decided to pay for the power purchased from Power Trading
Corporation of India Limited during the period from 1st April, 2007 to 15th
April, 2007 and 1st April, 2008 to 30th April, 2008 out of the free power
(royalty share) of |
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The state government at the rate of Rs. 3.04 as approved by HP State
Electricity Regulatory Commission. However commercial rates would be
chargeable after 31st March, 2009. |
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It has been decided to keep the batch wise direct recruitment of teachers,
engineers, doctors in Health and Family Welfare Department, Ayurveda and
Animal Husbandry Departments (Class I and II) of the state, out of the purview
of the HP Public Service Commission. |
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It approved regularization of 5 officials fulfilling the eligibility criteria
and completing minimum of 8 years of prescribed service, for regularization in
the office of Advocate General, Himachal Pradesh. |
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It decided to amend the Pension Rules, 1997, and give priority to BPL families
in Social Security Pension Scheme of the State Government. The department has
already released benefits to 374 such families. |
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Approval has been granted for opening up of a Nursing College at Solan, under
Private Public partnership mode, with intake capacity of 40 seats each for
B.Sc. Nursing and GNM courses to go a long way in generating employment
opportunities to the girls and making trained medical staff for the health
institutions available. |
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It also approved amendment in the scheme for engaging Junior Engineers on
contract basis by the Panchayat Samitis and refix the distribution criteria
for selection with a view to give greater weightage to the merit of the
candidates. |
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It decided to allow L-10 B.B. license for departmental stores with a turn over
of Rs. 1.00 crore |
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Change in the nomenclature of Himachal Pradesh State Forest Corporation
Limited as Himachal Pradesh State Forest Development Corporation Limited has
also been approved. |
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Cabinet approved opening of a Government Polytechnic at Talwar in district
Kangra alongwith 8 posts of different categories, from current academic
session, for starting courses in Civil and Automobile Engineering; introduce
additional trades of electrician, computer operations and programming
assistants, and embroidery in the Industrial Training Institute at Bagsyad in
district Mandi with two posts of instructors sanctioned; additional trades of
computer programming, pump operator and cutting and tailoring in ITI Jubbal
sanctioned with three posts of instructor. |
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Approval has also been granted to change the criteria for distribution of
marks for deployment of Gram Rojgar Sewaks under NREGA. |
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It decided to outsource swimming pools at Una and Mandi to private parties
through respective District Sports for maintenance and repairs. |
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It approved the amendment in the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj (Election)
Amendment Rule, 2008. |
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28th July,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today granted exemption
on payment of stamp duty and registration fees on loans to
agriculturists/horticulturists of the state on their mortgage deeds, to be
executed with financial institutions, like Nationalized Banks, Co-operative
Banks, Regional Development Banks, Gramin Banks and Private Banks on raising
of loans not exceeding the amount of Rs. 10 lakhs. The decision aims at
strengthening the basic agriculture sector and would be benefitting the
farmers of the state with incentives valued at over Rs. 35 crore. |
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It approved allotment of Gondhla (144MW) and Yangthang (261MW) HEPs to M/s
Moser Byer India Limited and M/s Gammon India Limited respectively for bidding
highest upfront premium of Rs. 193,54,50,000 for the projects and decided to
re-advertise the Bardang (114MW); Tandi (150MW); and Rashil (150MW) hydro
electric projects underr the Revised Power Policy of the Government to attract
global competitors to undertake the execution work. |
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It proposed construction of eight vital tunnels at different places in the
state aimed at reduction in distances, streamlining traffic and emotionally
integrate the state by posing it for funding of Rs. 1,852.96 crore to the 13th
Finance Commission to construct a total length of 16.860 kms. of tunnels in
the first phase. This includes HIMFED Petrol Pump to IGMC, Shimla (860
meters): Rs. 73.71 crore; Lift to HIMFED Petrol Pump, Shimla, (1,140 meters):
Rs. 100.62 crore; Kainchi Mor to Mehla on proposed Swarghat-Bilaspur by-pass
in district Bilaspur, (1,750 meters): Rs. 297 crore; Tunnel on Ranital-Kangra
Road (270 meters): Rs. 35.57 crore; Bagana to Dhaneta in district Hamirpur, (
2 kms.): Rs. 200 crore; Karsehar to Telang (Below Bhubbu Jot in district Mandi),
(4 kms.): Rs. 400 crores; Khara Patthar (2.840 kms.): Rs. 246.56 crore;
(and Holi to Utarala in district Chamba, ( 4 kms.): Rs. 500 crore. |
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It approved a rate of Rs. 5.25 per kg. for 'Fair Average Quality Apple' by
increasing the same by Re. 0.50 per kg. under the Market Intervention Scheme
for current apple season and the scheme will be implementable with effect from
21st July, 2008 to 31st October, 2008. HPMC and HIMFED will be the
procurement agencies for operation and the produce would be procured only from
orchardists possessing horticulture card in all 242 procurement centres set up
in apple growing areas, as a measure to protect the interests of the fruit
growers of the state and ensuring them remunerative returns at different
market terminals in the country. |
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With a view to modernize the existing system of payment of stamp duty, the
cabinet approved 'H.P. Stamps Franking Impression Rules, 2008' for
introduction of the system initially in 33 pilot offices. |
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Sanction has been accorded for filling up of 282 posts of various categories
in different departments which includes, one post of Mining Officer in the
Department of Industries; 50 posts of Wardens in department of Prisons; 50
posts of firemen in the Civil Defence Department; 88 posts of various
categories for 10 HP State Marketing Boards' Marketing Yards, to be filled up
from amongst the surplus pool of Agro India Packaging Limited, and in case of
non-availability, by direct recruitment; 50 posts of clerks in HP
Secretariat; 55 posts of Junior Engineers, (Civil 50, Mechanical 4 and
Electrical 1), in Irrigation and Public Health Department to be taken on
secondment basis from CSK University of Agriculture, Palampur, and in case of
non-availability the same to be filled up by direct recruitment; one post of
Accountant, two Clerks, one Peon and one Driver in HP Wakf Board. |
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It also considered and approved the capacity increase in the HEPs with revised
capacity not exceeding 25MWs in respect of the executors, which have already
deposited the upfront premium amount with the state government. Others, which
have been allotted projects for execution earlier would be required to deposit
the upfront premium on revised capacity basis in addition to free power |
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It approved award of Rs. 33.50 crore for undertaking the widening and
strengthening of the 15.39 kms. long Jahu-Kalkhar section of road for early
construction. |
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It approved the Memorandum of Association and Article of Association in
respect of the Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited. |
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It also decided to approve transfer of government land measuring 130 hectare
for construction of Karchham-Wangtoo Hydro Electric Project in district
Kinnaur, on one time lease of Rs. 1.00 lakh per bigha basis, in favour of
Jaypee Karchham Hydro Corporation, whereafter a token lease money of Re. 1.00
per bigha per year will be chargeable. |
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It also sanctioned one post of Director alongwith 30 other posts of different
categories to man the newly created Department of Energy to oversee the
hydropower generation activities in the state and sanctioned a budget of Rs.
70 lakh for creation of basic infrastructure. |
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It approved to grant benefits and allowances to the members of the Subordinate
Judiciary including, retired Judicial Officers/Pensioners, based upon the
Shetty Commission Reports, as approved by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India
with retrospective effect, i.e. from 1st January, 1999. |
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Cabinet decided to consider applications of the Scheduled Tribes and Other
Traditional Forest Dwellers, for land allotment on merit, in the forest
area, under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. |
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It decided to include winter sports in the category of sports under the
existing provisions of reservation applicable to the outstanding sports
persons in different sports in the state. |
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It approved introduction of three additional trades of welder, plumber and
electrician in ITI Una, from current academic session, besides creating three
posts of instructors for new trades. The decision is likely to benefit the
youth in their skill upgradation in exploration of more employment avenues. |
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It decided to create new PWD Sub Division in Himachal Bhawan at New Delhi
alongwith required staff by internalization to man the same and look after the
construction and maintenance work of Himachal Bhawan and Himachal Sadan. |
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It decided to offer appointment to 16 candidates as JBT against vacant posts
on contract basis who have passed Teacher Training Course from St. Bede's
College, Shimla and RTTI, Kullu. |
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It approved the change in the name of Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied
Sports as 'Atal Behari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports'
Manali. |
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It approved amendment in Rule 6 and 7 of the Industrial Policy and Rules
regarding Grant of Incentives, Concessions and facilities to Industrial Units
in Himachal Pradesh – 2004, thereby fixing lease period of 45 years from the
date of signing lease agreement to be applicable to the sheds constructed on
hire-purchase basis pertaining to the period prior to 1998. |
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It sanctioned 3 vehicles for more mobility and effective functioning of the
field officers which includes, one vehicle each for newly created civil sub
divisions of Bhoranj in district Hamirpur, and Paddhar in district Mandi; one
scorpio for HPPWD. |
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7th July,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today decided to serve
show cause notice to M/S Brakel Corporation N.V., asking it to explain as to
why the allotment of the projects, Jangi-Thopan and Thopan-Powari with 960MW
capacity should not be cancelled and the upfront premium deposited by it
forfeited for misrepresenting and giving wrong information to the State
Government with regard to its financial and technical competence and causing
loss to the State. Subject to cancellation of the projects, the State
Government would re-advertise the same and invite fresh global bids. The
State Vigilance will continue with its enquiry into the matter |
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It decided to implement Himachal Pradesh Bio-Carbon Afforestation Project in
collaboration with the World Bank and local communities/Gram Panchayats, in
the State with a view to generate Carbon Credits and Water Shed Values as well
as livelihood options for the local communities. |
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With a view to decentralize and empower the Panchayati raj institutions with
supervisory power and in fulfillment of the Budget Assurance of the Chief
Minister it has been decided to constitute a Sub Committee under the
Chairmanship of Education Minister and Forest and IPH Ministers as its members
while Principal Secretary, Finance, Education and Secretary Rural Development
will be Special Invitees, and recommend to the State Government the mode to be
adopted for empowering supervision of educational institutions upto middle
standard by the respective gram panchayats, high and senior secondary schools
by the respective Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads. |
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It has been decided to set up the First Women India Reserve Battalion in
district Bilaspur. |
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It sanctioned 2,002 posts of different categories in different departments for
filling up on priority, which included 1,007 posts in the newly raised Women
India Reserve Battalion; 907 posts of college and school cadre teaching and
non-teaching categories in various newly upgraded educational institutions all
over the State under Education Department; and 34 posts of clerks in the
Excise and Taxation Department; 22 posts of various categories for newly
created IPH Zonal Office, Hamirpur; 16 posts of Scientists in the CSK
University of Agriculture, Palampur; 9 posts of different categories in the
Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited; 7 posts of different categories in
the Planning Department. |
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It approved the draft Development Plan for Baddi Barotiwala Nalagarh Special
Area to carry out planned development of the industrial area, beside approving
the Housing Scheme for Industrial Workforce of the Confederation of Indian
Industries in the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh
-Parwanoo industrial area to construct 12,000 rooms for 24,000 industrial
workers at an estimated investment ranging between Rs. 180 to Rs. 240 crore. |
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It approved creation of a separate new Irrigation and Public Health Zone for
Hamirpur alongwith necessary required staff to man the new office. Henceforth
the Zonal Offices of the Chief Engineers of IPH will be known as Chief
Engineer, IPH, Shimla Zone, Kangra Zone at Dharamshala, Mandi Zone and
Hamirpur Zone. It further approved conversion of 2 divisions and 6
sub-divisions of Irrigation and Public Health |
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Department into Hydrology Units to create a data base based on hydrology as
also to institutionalize progress under the Hydrology Project under
implementation in the State. |
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It decided to upgrade the Police Post Bhawarna, in district Kangra, as full
fledged Police Station, which will also serve the training purpose of Police
Training College, Daroh; restructure the Government Railway Police in the
State by upgrading the Government Railway Police Outpost Kangra into a full
fledged Government Railway Police Station, and attach Una outpost to it while
the Government Railway Police Station, Shimla, will remain as such. |
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Cabinet approved the draft Himachal Pradesh Advocates Welfare Fund (Amendment)
Bill, 2008, by incorporating enhancement of annual subscription and life time
subscription to the Fund extending Life Membership period by two years and
also fixed 30
th June of every year as the last date for payment of subscription which
earlier was 31st of March. |
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Approval has been granted for removal of fallen trees within the jurisdiction
of the Municipal Corporation, Shimla, which included the proposals presented
by the State and Central Government Departments, on the recommendation of the
State Tree Authority Committee. It decided to constitute a Committee of the
officers which includes Director of Town Planning, Deputy Commissioner,
Shimla, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Shimla and Conservator of
Forests, Shimla, who will personally visit the sites to determine the status
of the remaining proposals and make recommendation to the State Government
accordingly. However, the Municipal Corporation, Shimla, shall carry out
intensive plantation of deodar trees in all such areas which will be affected
due to the felling and removal of such trees. |
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It decided to authorize HP Electricity Regulatory Commission to maintain
subsidiary account of the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission
Fund in HP State Co-operative Banks in addition to commercial banks. |
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It approved amendment in the Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post of
Head of the Information Technology Department in the Polytechnics; Professor
(B-Pharmacy) in B. Pharmacy College; Professor (Mechanical Engineering) in the
Engineering College in the Department of Technical Education, Vocational and
Industrial Training; Joint Director (Statistics) in the Department of Animal
Husbandry. |
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Approval has also been granted to sell surplus land measuring 65.15 bighas in
favour of M/S Siddhartha Super Spinning Mills Limited at village Nila Khera in
Tehsil Nalagarh; 40.14 bighas in favour of M/S Jai Mata Glass Limited in
village Tipra in district Solan, only for industrial purposes, subject to
fulfillment of all codal formalities as required under the provisions of law
of the
State Government. |
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27th June,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today decided to adopt
‘Van Mahotsava Scheme-2008’, to celebrate the Van Mahotsava on 3rd of August
this year, 2008, all over the state with extensive involvement and motivation
of local people to plant atleast one medicinal or other plant, to be made
available to them free of cost by the State Forest Department through various
local agencies, per household, aimed at making Himachal Pradesh the herbal
state, as also to find home remedies to various common ailments, beside
supplementing the income of the farmers. |
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Cabinet approved enhancement in the Market Intervention Scheme for various
grafted/seedling varieties of Mango by Re. 0.50 per kg. for the current
season, thereby increasing it from existing Rs. 4.08 per kg to Rs. 4.58 per
kg. for seedling varieties and from Rs. 4.75 per kg to Rs. 5.25 per kg. for
the grafted varieties. The procurement will be made through HPMC, HIMFED and
HPAIC which will be eligible to charge Re. 1.00 per kg. as handling charges. |
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It sanctioned and approved filling up of 545 posts of different categories
in various departments of the state government which includes, 494 posts of
different categories for Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College,
Kangra at Tanda, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla and State Hospital for
Mother and Child (KNH) Shimla; 36 posts of teaching and non-teaching
categories to the newly upgraded Government Senior Secondary Schools; 25 posts
of various categories in the Sainik Welfare Department. |
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It decided to adopt the ‘Himachal Pradesh Home Stay Scheme-2008’ with a view
to involve the entire state in tourism promotion activities, especially to
give boost to the rural tourism by offering various incentives to the
prospective entrepreneurs which include, no charges by Town and Country
Planning Department for change of land use, exemption (upto 3 rooms) from
Luxury and Sales Tax/VAT; electricity and water charges at domestic tariff in
respect of registered home stay units. |
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The Cabinet approved the policy of opening medical colleges with private
participation. Government would give No Objection Certificate to such projects
for applying to Medical Council of India, who have acquired the requisite land
on their own and set up a corpus of Rs. 3 crore. The applicants will also
have to follow the conditions of giving 50 percent seats to bonafide
Himachalis as laid down under the HP Private Universities (Establishment and
Regulation) Act, 2006.For starting medical colleges in districts of Mandi, Una
and Hamirpur, the Cabinet approved a proposal for offering Regional Hospitals
for attachment to private sector parties willing to set up a medical college
after a detailed study by consultants. |
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Cabinet approved restructuring and constitution of Rogi Kalyan Samitis with
greater community participation at Medical College level, district, CHC, PHC
level hospitals. The Samitis will have a strong focus over patient welfare.
Greater autonomy and accountable management guidelines were approved for the
Samities. |
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It approved requests for enhancement of capacity of Hydro Electric Projects by
the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) who were allotted projects by HIMURJA.
All such projects with capacity enhanced beyond 5MW will pay 12 percent free
power plus 3 percent additional free power on the total capacity of the
project and will sign fresh Implementation Agreement (IA) with the State
Government. |
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It also approved allotment of 19 projects advertized by HIMURJA having
capacity of 2 to 5MW to the sole qualified applicants while all other projects
will be re-advertized. |
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The Cabinet decided to establish State Employment Guarantee Fund under
National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and to authorize the State Employment
Commissioner (NREGA) (Director of Rural Development) to expand and administer
the Fund as a Revolving Fund for the implementation of the Scheme in the
state. |
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9th June,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held
here today decided to adopt the New Policy for empanelment of the hospitals
and diagnostic laboratories within and outside the state for the diagnosis,
treatment, investigations and reimbursement purposes of the eligible state
government employees which fits into the New Policy provisions for empanelment
in observance of the required codal formalities. |
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The Cabinet approved filling up of the 200 posts of
Medical Officers in the Health and Family Welfare Department on institution
specific contracts through the Rogi Kalyan Samitis at the Civil Hospital ,
Community Health Centre level basis to fill up the existing vacancies of the
medical officers and medical specialists in different health institutions of
the state. |
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The Medical Officers posted in Lahaul and Spiti
District, Pangi Sub-Division of District Chamba and Dodra-Kwar Sub-Division of
District Shimla, who were earlier getting Rs. 16,000 would now be getting Rs.
29,000 which includes monthly contractual remuneration of Rs. 20,000 and Rs.
9,000 as incentive while the Medical Specialists who were earlier getting Rs.
25,000 would now be getting a total of Rs. 45,000 which includes Rs. 30,000 as
monthly contractual remuneration and Rs. 15,000 as incentive. Medical
Officers posted in the District Kinnaur, Bharmour Sub-Division of District
Chamba would be getting Rs. 26,000 in total which includes monthly contractual
remuneration of Rs. 20,000 and incentive of Rs. 6,000 while the Specialists
would be getting a total of Rs. 40,000 which includes Rs. 30,000 as monthly
contractual remuneration and Rs. 10,000 as incentive. Medical Officers
joining in rural locations would be entitled to draw a total of Rs. 23,000,
which includes monthly contractual remuneration of Rs. 20,000 and incentive of
Rs. 3,000, while the Specialists would be drawing a total of Rs. 33,000, which
includes Rs. 30,000 a monthly contractual remuneration and Rs. 3,000 as
incentive. In rest of the locations all over the state the Medical Officers
would be drawing a fixed monthly contractual remuneration of Rs. 20,000
and Specialists Rs. 30,000. |
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The contractual medical appointees will be eligible
for allotment of departmental accommodation wherever available, travelling
allowance and daily allowance for official duties admissible as per the rates
applicable at the initial level besides 24 days annual casual leave per
contract year. |
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Cabinet consented to create and fill up 1,007 posts
of various categories for the proposed 4th India Reserve Battalion
with its headquarter at Jungal-Beri in district Hamirpur and recruitment to
the same would be started on priority. |
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It decided to grant approval for the establishment
of the Himachal Pradesh Institute of Police Studies instead of Police Training
College at Sakoh, near Dharamshala in district Kangra
while the Police Training College at Daroh, near Palampur in district Kangra
would continue functioning as it is. 121 posts of different categories, as
per the requirement to make the Institute functional, were sanctioned for
filling up on priority. |
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It sanctioned 10 posts of Dental Medical Officers
for institution specific health institutions where required equipments were
available to provide people better dental care services. |
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It also approved amendment in the Recruitment and
Promotion Rules for the post of Chief Engineer (Class-I Gazetted) in
Irrigation and Public Health Department. |
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4th June,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today decided to adopt
the Fertilizer Policy for the current financial year 2008-09 and conduct
Common Entrance Test for admission to two-years JBT course for the session
2008-10 to admit 2550 trainees. It decided modification in the basics of
bidding and re-advertise the projects to have Rs. 20 lakh per Mega Watt as
Upfront Premium and free power as applicable under provisions from the
projects with capacity above 5MW capacity besides sanctioning 6,080 posts of
different categories in various organizations of the state government. |
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It granted permission for signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for 775
MW Luhri Hydro-Electric Project with Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL)
on 51:49 ratio equity participation. |
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It decided to extend the Mid-Day Meal Scheme cover to upper primary classes,
middle units of State Government and Government aided schools in the entire
state w.e.f. 1stJuly, 2008. |
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The Cabinet consented to permit change the location of the Multi-Project
Special Economic Zone in district Kanga from proposed Damtal to Milwan within
the same district. |
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It decided to introduce Scholarship Scheme for the students of OBC category
studying in 1st to 10th class on 50:50 share basis by the Centre and the State
Government. |
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It decided to adopt the New Policy for Setting up of the Nursing Colleges and
Schools in the State with intake capacity in B.Sc. Nursing and GNM of 680
each. |
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Approval has also beenIt decided to constitute a committee under the
Chairmanship of the Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) to recruit the Panchayat
Sahayaks and enhance their remuneration from Rs. 2340 to Rs. 3120 per month as
also engage Takniki Sahayaks for cluster of gram panchayats under the State
Government scheme; as also the remuneration of Kanishth Lekhpal from Rs. 2,500
to Rs. 4,830 and Assistant Engineer from Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 11,820 per month. |
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It was also decided to reconsider the appointments of the TGTs recommended by
HP Subordinate Services Selection Board, Hamirpur during the year 2002. |
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Cabinet decided to grant permission to sell limestone by NMDC to M/S Gujrat
Ambuja Cements Limited to manufacture clinker/cement till market tie-up with
steel industry and pay royalty on entire limestone as per the rates fixed by
the Central Government. |
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It decided to award contract for widening and strengthening of the
Jahu-Kalkhar section road of Una-Nerchowk Road under Himachal Pradesh State
Roads Project. At a cost of Rs. 33.72 crore. |
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With a view to encourage resource mobilization it was decided to offer
incentive to Excise and Taxation Department at the rate of one percent in case
of achievement being higher to the targets fixed for the current financial
year of 2008-09. |
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It further approved enhancement in the monthly honorarium of the elected
representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions w.e.f. 1st April, 2008.
Chairperson, Zila Parishad would get Rs. 3,500 instead of Rs. 3,000, Vice-
Chairperson to get Rs. 2,500 against Rs. 2,000; Chairperson, Panchayat Samiti
to get Rs. 1,800 instead of Rs. 1,500 and Vice Chairperson to get Rs. 1,500
instead of Rs. 1,200. Pradhan Gram Panchayat to get Rs. 1,200 instead of Rs.
1,000; Up-Pradhan to get Rs. 1,000 instead of Rs. 750; Zila Parishad Members
to get Rs. 1,500 instead of Rs. 1,350; Panchayat Samiti Members to get Rs.
1,200 against Rs. 1,000 while the sitting fee of the Member Gram Panchayat has
also been enhanced from Rs. 125 to Rs. 150 per sitting subject to a maximum of
two sittings in a month. |
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It approved creation of Sainik Welfare Department to work effectively to
protect the interests of the serving and ex-servicemen and monitor their
suitable rehabilitation in public and private sector. |
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Cabinet granted permission to Mapex India Private Limited to make substantial
progress in setting up of the sugar cane based unit in district Una by
mid-December this year. |
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It consented to sign MOU with Reserve Bank of India to restructure the Urban
Cooperative Banks in the State. |
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It approved the conversion of the outstanding loan and interest with State
Public Sector Undertakings into Government Equity. |
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It approved amendment in the Guidelines for issue of Essentiality Certificate
as also granted one time relaxation in the age for appointment of Pharmascists
who had undergone the Diploma in Pharmacy during 1983-84. |
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It approved Amendment in the Guidelines issued by the State Government for
Appointment of Anganwari Workers and Helpers granting aggrieved parties time
to appeal before the Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner and
Additional District Magistrate within 15 days after declaration of the result
to decide the same within 90 days and further appeal against the orders of the
Deputy Commissioner to be made before the Divisional Commissioner within 15
days to decide the same within a month. |
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It approved amendment in the Rule 14 of the Rules of Business of the
Government of Himachal Pradesh thereby bringing all the cases with regard to
framing/amendments in respect of class-II posts to be brought before the
Council of Ministers for approval. |
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It approved a Separate Cadre for Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical
College, Kanga at Tanda after bifurcation from IGMC, Shimla and from the cadre
of the Director of Health and Family Welfare Services with a view to equally
strengthen the cadre in both the medical colleges. |
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It approved amendment in Himachal Pradesh Minor Minerals (Concession) Revised
Rules, 1971 for enhancement of Mining Lease period and powers of the Director
of Industries and State Geologist for regulation of Mineral concession. |
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The Cabinet sanctioned 6,080 posts in different departments which include
4,568 posts of Trained Graduate Teachers in the Elementary education
Department; 300 posts of Agriculture Extension Officers and 100 posts of
Agriculture Development Officers in Agriculture Department; 260 posts of
Panchayat Secretaries and 225 posts of Panchayat Sahayaks in Panchayati Raj
Department; 200 posts of Language Teachers and 150 posts of Shastri in
Elementary Education Department; 88 posts of different categories for 10
Marketing Committees in State Marketing Board; 81 posts of different
categories in HP Power Corporation Limited; 47 posts of different categories
for Composite Testing Laboratory, Kandaghat; 15 posts of Junior Scale
Stenographers in HP Secretariat; 5 posts of drivers in Municipal Corporation;
10 posts of different categories in the Himachal Pradesh High Court; 4
supernumerary posts of GDO Grade I in the Health and Family Welfare
Department; 4 posts of Driver-cum-Pump Operators against ex-servicemen quota
in State Fire Services; 14 posts of Assistant Librarians for various
Government Colleges in the State; 10 posts of steno typists in relaxation of
ban in the Excise and Taxation Department. |
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It approved publication of Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj (Appointment and
Conditions of Service of Panchayat Sahayaks) Rules, 2008 by repealing the
existing Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj (Appointment and Conditions of
Service of Panchayat Sahayaks in gram Panchayats) Rules, 2005 and amendment in
the Recruit and Promotion Rules of HP Medical Education Service Rules-1999; HP
Medical Education (Dental) Service Rules, 2006 for the posts of Lecturer
(Dentistry) and Professor (Dentistry); HP Horticulture Services (Class-I
Gazetted); Rule 21 (i) and 23(2) of HP Departmental Examination Rules, 1997. |
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11th April,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today sanctioned 200
posts of Ayurveda Pharmacists to be filled up 50 percent on batch wise and 50
percent by direct recruitment. The Ayurveda Department has been directed to
arrange for training of Ayurveda Pharmacists in Government institute for the
requirements. |
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It decided to enhance the Authorized Share Capital of the HP Power Corporation
Limited from Rs. 50 crore to Rs. 200 crore for the present and further enhance
the same to Rs. 300 crore by September, 2008. |
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It approved transfer of land measuring 18,092 square meters to National
Research Centre for Mushroom at Chambaghat (Solan) for upgradation of the
center into a full-fledged institute subject to payment of latest market value
of the land to the State Government. |
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It further approved creation of functional organizational structure in the HP
Power Corporation Limited subject to the condition that the recruitment
process would be carried by the HP State Electricity Board. |
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It also sanctioned two Scorpios for the heads of Hydro Electric Projects of
Kashang and Sainj being executed by the HP Power Corporation Limited. |
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4th April,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today sanctioned
creation of 413 posts of different categories in different departments of the
State Government which included 120 posts of Horticulture Development
Officers, 120 posts of Horticulture Extension Officers in the department of
Horticulture to be recruited through HP Public Service Commission and HP
Subordinate Services Selection Board; 117 posts of teaching and non-teaching
categories for five newly upgraded senior secondary schools; 35 posts of
teaching and non-teaching categories for newly upgraded Government high
schools and 6 posts of similar categories for the newly upgraded Government
middle school, Rampur in district Una, besides 15 posts of civil judges
(Junior Division) in the subordinate courts of the State. |
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It approved opening of new tehsil at Baddi in Nalagarh sub-division of
district Solan to facilitate revenue work to the people of the area and for
the convenience of the industrialists setting up industries in the locality. |
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It granted permission to lease the Government land in favour of M/S Himachal
Sorang Power Private Limited to pave the way for construction of 100MW Hydro
Electric Power Project at Sarang in district Kinnaur at the rate of Rs. 1.00
lakh per bigha, per year, to be paid in advance to the Government by the
company. |
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It further approved enhancement in the Block Government Guarantee in favour of
National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation, Delhi, without
levying of guarantee fee and commitment charges. |
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It also approved in the remuneration/honorarium to the members of HP State
Commission for Backward Classes and Members of HP State Women Commission @ Rs.
600 per sitting or Rs. 10,000 per month, whichever is higher. |
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1st April,2008 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today under the Chairmanship
of Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister deliberated upon the Sanan
Committee enquiry report constituted to look into the appointments made under
PTA with a view to ascertain eligibility criteria of the selected candidates
and decided to place the report in the House for detailed discussions. |
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31st March,2008 |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today approved signing
of the Pre-Implementation Agreement (PIA) in respect of Chango-Yangthang
(140MW) and Bara Banghal (200MW) Hydro Electric Projects for execution by the
private entrepreneurs (IPPs), and advertise the 60MW Ropa Hydro Electric
Project under ‘competitive open bidding’ system to attract best companies to
undertake the execution work of the project expeditiously. |
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It approved amendment in Section 5 sub-section (1) of the Himachal Pradesh
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Act, 1979 (Act
20 of 1979) and authorized increase in its capital to Rs. 60 crore with a view
to provide more liberal financial help to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe
community for setting up their own self employment ventures under different
schemes of the government. |
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Cabinet approved service fee to Takniki Sahayaks at the rate of 2 percent for
the works upto Rs. 50,000 and 1.5 percent for works ranging between Rs. 50,000
to Rs. 1.5 lakh. |
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It approved creation of one post of Conservator of Forests in the HP State
Electricity Board to be placed at the disposal of the HP Power Corporation;
twenty-nine supernumerary posts for filling up of the backlog meant for
persons with disability in the Urban Development Department as per the
guidelines of the administrative department; 200 posts of Assistant Librarian
in the Department of Higher Education; 147 posts of various categories for
Government Polytechnics at Sundernagar, Kangra, Hamirpur, Ambota, Rohru and
Kandaghat to cater to the increased number of vocational courses and higher
admissions; 7 posts of Election Kanungo in the State Election Department. |
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Cabinet also approved to release the salary of 50 part time water carriers of
Lahaul and Spiti District as grant-in-aid through the respective gram
panchayats to whom no payment had been made since 2003 and impose a penalty of
Rs. 2000 over each of the three delinquent officers who had appointed them in
contravention of the recruitment procedure of the government. |
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It approved introduction of Himachal Pradesh Municipal Act (Amendment) Bill,
2008 to pave the way for providing equal representation to both men and women
in the reserved category quota. The same roster would be applicable in the
Shimla Municipal Corporation elections as well. |
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It approved amendment in the Recruitment and Promotion Rules of the Tehsil
Welfare Officer (Class-II) Non-Gazetted on 50 percent by promotion and 50
percent by direct recruitment; Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post of
Horticulture Extension Officers in Horticulture Department. |
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It decided to take over the privately managed Indira Gandhi High School,
Shehrol, in Arki Sub Division of district Solan and the services of eligible
staff working therein. |
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It sanctioned 4 Maruti Alto Cars on replacement basis to Tourism Department
and HP Tourism Development Corporation. It also approved that HPTDC will hire
3rd vehicle from the open market on rental basis; one vehicle for GAD. |
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