Sukhu Applauds HP SC Commission’s SKOCH Award Semi-Final Entry

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has congratulated the Himachal Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Castes on qualifying for the semi-finals of the prestigious SKOCH Award-2026. The Commission has been recognized as a semi-finalist and has received the SKOCH Order of Merit for its initiative “Welfare of Scheduled Castes.”

Chairman, HP State Commission for Scheduled Castes Kuldeep Kumar Dhiman, Members Digvijay Malhotra, Dr. Vijay Dogra and Kumari Shalini Jamwal met the Chief Minister here today and apprised him about this achievement.

The Chief Minister said that this recognition at the national level reflects the Commission’s dedicated efforts towards safeguarding the rights and welfare of the Scheduled Castes community in the State. He said that the achievement was a matter of pride for Himachal Pradesh that would inspire other institutions to work with greater commitment and transparency for welfare of the people.

Sh. Sukhu has appreciated the Chairman, Members and officers of the Commission for their sincere efforts and dedication in promoting social justice and ensuring the effective implementation of welfare measures for Scheduled Castes.

The Chief Minister expressed confidence that the Commission would continue to work with the same zeal and commitment and bring further laurels to the State in the future.