Get the latest update on the Himachal Pradesh Government’s decision to implement the Old Pension Scheme for 1.36 lakh employees, along with other important decisions taken in the Cabinet meeting on 03 March 2023. Stay informed with HP Current Affairs 03 March 2023
Key Decisions to Benefit People and Employees
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet meeting held on 03 March 2023 made several crucial decisions that will benefit both the citizens and government employees in the state. Here’s an overview of the top 8 decisions taken by the Cabinet:
1: Old Pension Scheme to Benefit 1.36 Lakh Employees
The Cabinet has decided to implement the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for 1.36 lakh employees and future government employees, and those under the New Pension Scheme (NPS) who retired after May 15, 2003, will also be given OPS from a prospective date.
The government and employee contributions to NPS will stop, and the government will spend an additional Rs. 1000 crore on the implementation of OPS.
The Cabinet has also passed a resolution to request the Union Government to return an amount of Rs. 8000 crore under the NPS to the state.
2: 780 ASHA Workers to be Engaged under NHM
The Cabinet has decided to engage 780 Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers on an incentive basis under the National Health Mission (NHM) to provide affordable and reliable healthcare at the community level.
It has also approved guidelines for the engagement of ASHA facilitators under the Community Process Programme in NHM.
3: DBT to Replace Free School Uniforms for 1st to 8th Class Students
Instead of providing free school uniforms, the Cabinet has decided to transfer Rs. 600 per student to all girls, Schedule Caste (SC), Schedule Tribe (ST), and Below Poverty Line (BPL) boys of classes 1 to 8 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The amount will be transferred in the name of the student or mother and will benefit about 3.70 lakh students in the state.
4: Toll Barriers to be Leased Out through Auction-Cum Tender Process
The state cabinet has approved the leasing out of toll barriers under the Himachal Pradesh Tolls Act, 1975 through an auction-cum-tender process for the year 2023-24.
This decision is expected to generate revenue for the state government, which can be utilized for various developmental projects.
5: Rationalization of Engineering Staff of Forest Department
The Cabinet has approved the rationalization of engineering staff of the Forest Department, and the services of 26 engineering staff will be absorbed into various departments, such as the Public Works Department, Jal Shakti Vibhag, HP State Industrial Development Corporation, HP State Electricity Board, and HP Power Corporation Ltd.
6: Excised Civil Areas to be Merged with Adjoining Gram Panchayats
The Cabinet has approved the merger of excised civil areas from the limits of Yol Khas Cantonment Board with the adjoining Gram Panchayats Rakkar, Baghni, Tangorti Khas, and Narwana Khas.
7: Repealing of Himachal Pradesh Loktantra Prahari Samman Adhiniyam and Niyam
The cabinet has approved the repealing of two acts, Himachal Pradesh Loktantra Prahari Samman Adhiniyam, 2021, and Himachal Pradesh Loktantra Prahari Samman Niyam, 2022.
These acts were introduced by the previous government and were aimed at providing financial assistance to people who were imprisoned during the Emergency period from 1975 to 1977.
8: Appointment of Assistant Professor in Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College
The cabinet has given approval to fill up one post of Assistant Professor in the Community Medicine Department of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College in Ner Chowk, Mandi.
This decision is expected to improve the medical facilities available in the area and benefit the local population.
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FAQs:
What is the Old Pension Scheme (OPS)?
The OPS is a pension scheme for government employees that has been implemented to benefit 1.36 lakh employees in Himachal Pradesh.
How many ASHA workers will be engaged under National Health Mission?
780 ASHA workers will be engaged on an incentivized basis under the National Health Mission in Himachal Pradesh.
How will students benefit from the Cabinet decision?
Students in Himachal Pradesh will receive a direct benefit transfer of Rs. 600 instead of free school uniforms, benefiting approximately 3.70 lakh students.
How will toll barriers be leased out in Himachal Pradesh?
Toll barriers in Himachal Pradesh will be leased out through an auction-cum-tender process.
What is the rationalization of engineering staff of the Forest Department?
The engineering staff of the Forest Department in Himachal Pradesh will be absorbed into other departments like Jal Shakti Vibhag, HP State Industrial Development Corporation, HP State Electricity Board, and HP Power Corporation Ltd.
Which areas will be merged under the Cabinet decision?
Excised civil areas from the limits of Yol Khas Cantonment Board will be merged with adjoining Gram Panchayats Rakkar, Baghni, Tangorti Khas, and Narwana Khas.
Which laws will be repealed under the Cabinet decision?
The Himachal Pradesh Loktantra Prahari Samman Adhiniyam, 2021, and Himachal Pradesh Loktantra Prahari Samman Niyam, 2022, will be repealed.
How much additional amount will the government spend on OPS implementation?
The government will spend an additional amount of Rs. 1000 crore in the fiscal year 2023-24 on the implementation of OPS.
How will ASHA facilitators be engaged under Community Process Programme in NHM?
The Cabinet has given its nod to the guidelines for the engagement of ASHA facilitators under the Community Process Programme in NHM in Himachal Pradesh.
How many posts will be filled up in Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College?
The Cabinet has approved the filling up of one post of Assistant Professor of Community Medicine Department in Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College, Ner Chowk, Mandi.
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