HP State SC Commission enters SKOCH Award 2026 semi-finals for welfare initiative
Shimla, July 28
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister 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 recognised as a semi-finalist and has received the SKOCH Order of Merit for its initiative, "Welfare of Scheduled Castes."
The Chairman of the HP State Commission for Scheduled Castes, Kuldeep Kumar Dhiman, along with members Digvijay Malhotra, Dr Vijay Dogra, and Kumari Shalini Jamwal, met the Chief Minister here today and apprised him of this achievement.
The Chief Minister said that this national-level recognition reflects the Commission's dedicated efforts towards safeguarding the rights and welfare of the Scheduled Castes community in the state. He stated that the achievement was a matter of pride for Himachal Pradesh and would inspire other institutions to work with greater commitment and transparency for the welfare of the people.
Shri Sukhu 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.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good initiative, but let's not get too excited about awards. The real test is whether welfare schemes actually reach the most backward among SC communities in Himachal's remote areas. Basement-level implementation still needs serious improvement. Hope this recognition pushes the commission to work harder on ground realities. 🤔
As someone from Kinnaur, I can say the work of the SC Commission has helped improve access to scholarships and housing schemes for many families. The SKOCH semi-final nod is a validation of their outreach efforts. Still, we need faster grievance redressal and more awareness campaigns in tribal areas. Keep it up! 💪
Happy to see Himachal getting national recognition! The SKOCO Award 2026 semi-final is a big deal. But let's remember, welfare isn't just about awards - it's about dignity, opportunity, and justice for every SC individual. Hope this motivates the commission to address pending issues like land rights and employment discrimination too. 🌟
Achcha lag raha hai! 👌 Our state's institutions are finally getting their due. The SC Commission under Dhiman ji has done commendable work on awareness drives and scheme implementation. But I really want to see more transparency in fund allocation and better monitoring of welfare outcomes. Let's hope this semi-final spot pushes them to aim for the top award!
As a regular observer of social welfare in Himachal, I've noticed the SC Commission has improved its outreach significantly - more helplines, camps in rural areas, and better coordination with district administrations. But still, there are complaints about delayed
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