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Shimla: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented the Himachal Pradesh Budget 2024 today, aiming to satisfy all sectors.
The budget includes several key announcements, including an increase in wages for MGNREGA workers and a hike in honorarium for Panchayati Raj members.
Key Points:
MGNREGA workers’ wages increased to ₹300, up from ₹240, marking a historic rise of ₹60.
Five thousand villages will be declared open defecation-free in the financial year 2024.
Starting from April 1, ration cardholders can receive food grains and cooking oil in consumer societies.
Women MGNREGA workers with an annual income of less than ₹1 lakh will receive a ₹3 lakh assistance to build houses.
Hike in Panchayati Raj Members’ Honorarium:
District Council President: ₹24,000
District Council Vice President: ₹18,000
Members: ₹7,800
Panchayat Samiti President: ₹11,500
Vice President: ₹8,400
Members: ₹7,200
Chief Panchayat: ₹7,200
Vice Chief: ₹4,800
Members: ₹750
City Mayor: ₹24,000
Vice Mayor: ₹18,000
Councilor: ₹8,300
Municipal Council President: ₹10,000
Vice President: ₹8,400
Councilor: ₹4,200
Chief Municipal Council: ₹8,400
Vice Chief: ₹6,600
Members: ₹4,200
Announcement of Two New Schemes:
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also announced the Sukh Arogya Yojana, aimed at improving healthcare facilities in the state.
These initiatives are part of the government’s efforts to uplift the rural and urban sectors, ensuring better living standards and sustainable development in Himachal Pradesh.
