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Emergency response centres to be setup in all Panchyats of Himachal Pradesh

Shimla, June 28 (UNI) To ensure effective response in the event of natural disasters to save the human lives and properties, the Himachal Pradesh government today decided to set up Panchayat Emergency Response Centre in each 3,645 panchayats of the state.
The decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, here.
It approved the decision to shift the office of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation from Shimla to Dharamshala.
This move aligns with the declaration of Kangra as the Tourism Capital of the state and aims to help decongest Shimla city.
The Cabinet also approved the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between HIMURJA and selected Gram Panchayats for the installation of 500 KW solar power plants in 100 panchayats under the Green Panchayat Scheme. Each project is expected to generate revenue of approximately Rs 25 lakh per month. Under which, 30 percent of the earnings will go to HIMURJA, 20 percent to the State Government, and 40 percent to the respective Gram Panchayats.
An additional 10 percent share will be allocated to Gram Panchayats specifically for the welfare of orphans and widows.
To encourage self-employment and reduce dependence on conventional energy sources, the state Cabinet has approved the provision of interest subsidies for the establishment of solar power projects.
Under this initiative, a five percent interest subsidy will be provided for solar projects ranging from 100 KW to 1 MW in tribal areas, while a four percent subsidy will be extended for projects with capacities between 250 KW and 2 MW in non-tribal regions.
The Cabinet also decided to introduce a Milk Incentive Scheme for farmers supplying milk to eligible non-government dairy cooperative societies, under which a subsidy of Rs three per litre will be provided to milk producers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
The state Cabinet also approved the reclassification of pay matrix Level-11 posts from Group-B to Group-C.
With this decision, only bonafide Himachali candidates will be eligible to apply for these reclassified Group-C posts.
Earlier, these Level-11 posts were categorized under Group-B, and the recruitment was conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, which allowed applicants from across the country. Post-reclassification, the recruitment process will be handled by the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog, in accordance with the procedures applicable to Group-C positions.
It also approved to enhance the honorarium of multi-task workers of the Public Works Department from Rs 5,000 to Rs 5,500 per month, benefitting around 5,000 workers.
The Cabinet also decided to create and fill up 101 posts of various categories in Police Lines of District Police Dehra.
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