Shimla, July 12 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government on Sunday said it would launch the High Value Nut Mission from 2026 to 2031 to promote the cultivation of high-value temperate nut crops, including walnut, almond, apricot and pine nut (chilgoza).The government said the mission would not only help enhance farmers’ incomes but also promote the cultivation of high-value temperate nut crops.The mission aims to address key challenges confronting the horticulture sector, including ageing orchards…
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Shimla, June 6 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, on Saturday decided to reconsider claims for compassionate appointments. As a one-time measure, the genuine cases will be re-examined by offering relaxations. It also approved the Policy for Regularisation of Certain Encroachments on Government Land of 2026, aimed at addressing humanitarian concerns of landless families and marginal farmers who are in possession of government land for residentia…
Shimla, June 5 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development in the state. The agreement was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu. State Secretary (Environment) Sushil Singla signed the pact on behalf of the government, while Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative, signed on behalf of the UNDP.The partnership e…
Shimla, May 9 (IANS) Eminent floriculturist Harminder Singh Baweja on Saturday assumed charge as Vice-Chancellor of Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF) in Nauni in Solan district. With more than 36 years of experience in academics, research, administration and extension, Baweja has held several important leadership positions, including Managing Director of the Himachal Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board, Director of Horticulture, Himachal Pradesh, and Director…
Shimla, March 3 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh is confronting a fiscal gap of nearly 15 per cent following the withdrawal of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), said Naresh Chauhan, Principal Media Advisor to the Chief Minister, on Tuesday. He said the RDG withdrawal directly affected approximately every section of the state, having a population of around 7.5 million”. He said that, for a small and predominantly hilly state like Himachal Pradesh, such financial assistance has been indispensable for …
Shimla, Dec 30 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, on Tuesday decided to fill 53 posts of Assistant Professor and 121 posts of different categories in medical colleges to strengthen the health sector. These posts include teaching and non-teaching faculties and para-medical staff. In addition, the Cabinet approved to creation of 600 posts of Assistant Staff Nurse through the HP Rajya Chayan Aayog under the Assistant Staff Nursing Policy.It also gave no…