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Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu has directed officials to resolve pending compassionate employment cases within a year. The policy now includes higher income thresholds to benefit more families in need. Priority will be given to widows and orphans in the first phase of implementation. This move aims to provide financial stability to families of deceased or medically retired government employees.

Key Points: Himachal CM Sukhu Sets 1-Year Deadline for Compassionate Job Backlog

  • Income criteria raised from ₹2.5L to ₹3L annually
  • 141 widows and 159 orphans prioritized in first phase
  • Three-phase clearance plan for pending cases
  • Policy supports families of deceased/retired govt employees
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Himachal CM asks officials to clear backlog in compassionate ground employment in a year

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu orders officials to clear compassionate employment backlog within a year, prioritizing widows and low-income families.

"The backlog of compassionate employment will be cleared in three phases, prioritizing widows and orphans - CM Sukhvinder Sukhu"

Shimla, May 6

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has called upon officials to clear the backlog of employment on compassionate grounds within one year.

Presiding over a high-level meeting on Compassionate Employment Policy here on Tuesday, the Chief Minister said that income criteria will be raised from Rs 2.50 lakh to Rs 3 lakh per annum.

The Compassionate Employment Policy provides for job appointments to dependent family members of deceased or medically retired government employees, ensuring financial support during times of hardship, a release said.

The Chief Minister said that the backlog of compassionate employment will be cleared in three phases and directed to give priority to widows and orphans below the age of 45 years. At present, there are 141 widows and 159 orphans falling in this criterion, the release said.

Sukhu said that in the second phase, eligible individuals falling in the low-income group would be given priority for compassionate employment and the remaining candidates will be offered jobs in the third phase.

The Chief Minister also released a souvenir brought out by Him Sports and Cultural Association at Shimla.

Speaker Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Principal Advisor (Media) Naresh Chauhan and Secretary Vidhan Sabha, Yashpal Sharma were also present on the occasion.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
This is a much-needed initiative by CM Sukhu. Many families suffer when the sole breadwinner passes away. Raising the income criteria to ₹3 lakh will help more deserving cases. Hope they stick to the 1-year timeline! 🙏
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Priya M.
Good move but implementation is key. In my village, a widow has been waiting 3 years for compassionate appointment despite meeting all criteria. Hope this time the system works as promised.
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Ankit S.
While helping widows and orphans is noble, what about other dependents? My disabled sister was denied compassionate ground job because she's above 45. The policy needs more flexibility.
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Neha T.
As someone from Himachal, I appreciate this focus on social welfare. Our state has many government employees, and their families deserve security. The phased approach seems practical. 👍
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Sanjay B.
They should also ensure the jobs given are meaningful, not just peon positions. Many qualified children of deceased employees end up in roles far below their education level. Waste of talent!
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Meena R.
The income limit increase is good, but ₹3 lakh is still very low for today's times. A family of four in Shimla needs at least ₹5-6 lakh annually to live decently. Policy makers should visit real homes to understand this.

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