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The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved the recruitment of 700 Home Guard volunteers, a crucial move presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. In another significant decision, the regularisation of 203 Panchayat Secretary services has also been granted. The Cabinet also amended medical postgraduate policies, eliminating the one-year field posting requirement before senior residency eligibility, aligning with AIIMS standards. Additionally, a progressive Deposit Refund Scheme aimed at reducing non-biodegradable waste will be piloted, highlighting the state’s focus on environmental conservation.

Key Points: Himachal Cabinet Approves 700 Home Guard Recruitments

  • Himachal Cabinet approves recruiting 700 Home Guards
  • Regularises services of 203 Panchayat Secretaries
  • Amends postgraduate policies for medical residencies
  • Introduces 2025 waste Deposit Refund Scheme
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Himachal Pradesh Cabinet stamps recruitment of 700 Home Guard volunteers

Himachal Cabinet OKs 700 Home Guard posts, aims for policy coherence.

"This decision has been taken in line with the policy followed at AIIMS. - Government Statement"

Shimla, May 31

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Saturday decided to fill 700 posts of Home Guard volunteers in the Home Guards and Civil Defence Department.

It also gave its nod to regularise the services of 203 Panchayat Secretary (Zila Parishad cadre) who have completed two years of contract services as on March 31.

The Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved an amendment to the Postgraduate, Specialist Services Policy by withdrawing the mandatory requirement of a one-year field posting before eligibility for Senior Residency at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla and Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College in Tanda.

A government statement said this decision has been taken in line with the policy followed at AIIMS in Chamiyana.

The amendment is aimed at streamlining the selection process, ensuring fairness, and bringing coherence between the implementation of the Resident Doctor Policy and the Postgraduate, Specialist Services Policy.

The Cabinet also approved the shifting of the Himachal Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) office from Shimla to Dharamsala.

It also decided to introduce the Deposit Refund Scheme of 2025 to effectively manage and reduce non-biodegradable waste.

Under this scheme, consumers will pay a refundable deposit over and above the product price, which will be returned upon the return of the empty product.

The scheme will apply to a wide range of packaging materials, including glass bottles, plastic beverage containers, aluminium cans, liquid packaging, flexible plastic packaging and multilayered packages. It will be implemented on a pilot basis, said the statement.

As in 2010, the Cabinet gave its in-principle approval to start a de-novo reservation roster for the members and chairpersons of Panchayati Raj Institutions.

It allowed the Himachal Pradesh Forest Development Corporation to collect minor minerals and carry out dredging operations in rivers and ponds located in forest areas across the state, with the aim of better source management and environmental sustainability.

It decided to bifurcate the Elementary Education Block Ramshahar in Solan district by creating a new Elementary Education Block at Baddi, along with the creation and filling of the requisite posts to ensure smooth functioning.

The Cabinet also okayed to reorganise the Development Blocks of Sulah, Bhawarna and Lambagaon of Kangra district and Bhoranj of Hamirpur district to facilitate the people of these areas.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Good move by the HP government! 700 Home Guard jobs will provide much-needed employment to local youth. Our hill states need more such initiatives to stop migration to plains. Hope the recruitment process is transparent 🤞
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Priya M.
The deposit refund scheme is brilliant! Himachal being an eco-sensitive state, such measures will help keep our mountains clean. Tourists leave so much plastic waste - this might make them think twice before littering.
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Amit S.
While regularizing Panchayat Secretaries is good, what about other contractual employees? Many teachers and health workers have been working for years without job security. Government should think about them too.
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Sunita R.
As someone from Solan district, I welcome the new education block at Baddi. The area has grown so much with industries but infrastructure hasn't kept pace. Hope this improves school facilities for our children 👍
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Vikram J.
The medical college policy change makes sense. Why force doctors to do field postings when we have shortage of specialists in hospitals? Smart decision to align with AIIMS standards. More states should follow!
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Neha T.
Shifting RERA to Dharamsala is surprising. Shimla has better connectivity and infrastructure. Hope this doesn't create problems for home buyers who need to visit the office. Sometimes decentralization isn't the best solution.
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Harish D.
The dredging permission to Forest Development Corporation needs careful monitoring. Our rivers are already stressed. Hope they follow strict environmental guidelines. Development shouldn't come at cost of Himachal

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