Himachal Government Highlights Achievements, Says All Key Promises Fulfilled in Three and a Half Years

The Himachal Pradesh government has said that within just three and a half years, it has successfully delivered on its core election guarantees, taking several steps aimed at improving the lives of employees, women, youth and farmers across the state.

One of the government’s first major decisions came during its very first Cabinet meeting, when it reinstated the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for around 1.36 lakh employees, fulfilling a key promise made to voters. This move has significantly improved financial security for retired employees. Those who earlier received pensions of just ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 under the National Pension System (NPS) are now getting between ₹20,000 and ₹40,000, providing them with a more dignified and stable life after retirement.

In another important step toward social welfare, the government rolled out the Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana, under which eligible women are being provided ₹1,500 per month. In the first phase, ₹29.12 crore was distributed among over 35,000 women, while in the second phase, one lakh women from economically weaker backgrounds are set to benefit from the scheme.

To create employment opportunities and encourage entrepreneurship, the government has launched the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgar Start-up Scheme with an outlay of ₹680 crore. Alongside this, the Rajiv Gandhi e-Taxi Scheme is helping youth start their own businesses by offering a 50% subsidy on purchasing taxis.

The government is also promoting renewable energy and sustainable practices. Farmers and landowners installing solar power units are being given interest subsidies, while a separate initiative—the Rajiv Gandhi Prakritik Kheti Start-up Scheme—is encouraging natural farming practices across the state.

To support farmers, the government has significantly increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops grown through natural farming. Wheat MSP has risen from ₹60 to ₹80 per kg, maize from ₹40 to ₹50, and barley in Pangi Valley from ₹60 to ₹80. Similarly, turmeric MSP has been increased from ₹90 to ₹150 per kg, and for the first time, ginger has been granted an MSP of ₹30 per kg, providing farmers with better returns.

In the education sector, another key promise has been fulfilled with the introduction of English-medium education from Class 1 in government schools. Additionally, the government is working on establishing Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding Schools in every Assembly constituency. Approval has already been granted for 42 such schools, with construction currently underway for 10 institutions.

Through these initiatives, the government has emphasized its focus on welfare, employment generation, education reform and rural development, presenting its tenure as one driven by fulfilling commitments and creating long-term opportunities for the people of Himachal Pradesh.