Himachal CM launches E-Kalyan portal of ESOMSA

ANI April 28, 2025 184 views

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the E-Kalyan portal to digitize welfare scheme applications for marginalized groups. The portal integrates with key databases like Aadhaar and PDS for seamless verification. Over 8 lakh beneficiaries received pensions worth Rs 1,410 crore last year, with plans to expand coverage further. This initiative reduces in-person visits and ensures transparency in welfare distribution.

"Providing social security pensions to the needy is a top priority of our government." - CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Shimla, April 28: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here on Monday launched the E-Kalyan Portal of the Department for Empowerment of Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, and Specially Abled (ESOMSA), a release said. This portal has been developed under the Him-Parivar portal.

Key Points

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E-Kalyan Portal simplifies online applications for welfare schemes

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Integrates with Him Bhoomi, Aadhaar, and PDS databases

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Rs 1,410 crore spent last year benefiting 8.24 lakh people

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37,000 more beneficiaries to be added this fiscal

This E-Kalyan Portal will enable all eligible applicants of the State to apply online for getting benefits under various pension schemes being run by the Directorate of ESOMSA.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that providing social security pensions to the needy was one of top priorities of the State Government. He reiterated the government's commitment to functioning in line with the principles of a welfare state.

Sukhu highlighted that eight pension schemes were currently operational in the State to benefit the vulnerable sections of society. He said that Rs 1,410 crore has been spent on these schemes during the last financial year, benefitting 8,24,928 individuals and added that an additional 37,000 beneficiaries will be included under the social security pension schemes during the current financial year, on which additional Rs 67 crore would be incurred.

It was also informed on the occasion that the E-Kalyan Portal is integrated with databases such as Him Bhoomi, Him Parivar, Aadhaar, and PDS Ration Card.

This initiative will discourage the applicants to visit government offices for certification or submission of applications. Updates regarding application errors, verification, and approvals will be sent digitally, allowing applicants to track their applications from home.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is a great initiative by the government! Digitalization will make the process so much easier for beneficiaries. No more standing in long queues just to submit forms. 👏
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Priya M.
My grandmother receives one of these pensions and the paperwork was always so stressful. Hope this new system works as smoothly as promised!
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Amit S.
While I appreciate the digital push, I hope they've considered rural areas with poor internet connectivity. Not everyone in Himachal has reliable digital access.
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Neha T.
₹1,410 crore spent on welfare schemes is impressive! Shows the government's commitment to social security. More states should follow this example.
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Sunil R.
Integration with Aadhaar and other databases is smart. Should reduce fraud cases significantly. But hope they maintain proper data privacy standards.
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Kavita B.
The tracking feature is what excites me most! No more uncertainty about application status. Small digital steps like this make a big difference in people's lives. 💛

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