A crucial meeting of the Himachal Pradesh cabinet is scheduled for Saturday (November 16, 2024) under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, with important issues like the removal of the six Chief Parliamentary Secretary (CPS) by the High Court likely to take centrestage.
The meeting comes just weeks before the government marks its two-year tenure on December 11 and in preparation for the upcoming winter session scheduled for December.
Among the agenda items, the cabinet may deliberate over the recommendations from the sub-committee led by Education Minister Rohit Thakur on compassionate appointments. With approximately 3,234 cases pending across various government departments and public sector undertakings, the committee’s proposals aim to streamline the process and bring much-needed clarity to families awaiting these jobs.
Further, the government’s homestay policy could see significant changes, with anticipated updates to regulations that seek to bolster tourism while ensuring community and environmental sustainability. A separate sub-committee has been formed to oversee these proposed adjustments, which the cabinet is expected to review.
In health-related discussions, Health Minister Dhani Ram Shandil will likely present recommendations from a sub-committee tasked with reactivating the Rogi Kalyan Samitis, which are community health support bodies dedicated to patient welfare. Committee members Rajesh Dharmani and Yadvinder Goma have prepared a detailed report with the aim of identifying sustainable funding sources for these welfare schemes.
Additionally, the cabinet may show green light to the recruitment drive to fill several vacant posts in key government departments, addressing both administrative efficiency and growing public demand for expanded services.
