Himachal Pradesh to provide 3.5 lakh women ₹1,500 monthly and free electricity
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Why in news
The Himachal Pradesh government approved the 'Mukhya Mantri Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yojna' to provide monthly financial assistance and free electricity to eligible women.
Background
The scheme targets 3.5 lakh eligible women aged 18 to 59 years. Beneficiaries receive ₹1,500 per month and 300 units of free electricity. The decision was approved by the State Cabinet in Shimla on November 13, 2026.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeMukhya Mantri Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yojna: A Himachal Pradesh state scheme providing ₹1,500 monthly and 300 units of free electricity to women.
- FactThe scheme targets women in the age group of 18 to 59 years.
- FactThe government previously increased monthly assistance for women above 59 years from ₹1,050 to ₹1,500.
- FactThe state adopted a uniform policy for surplus raw water sales with a benchmark rate of ₹100 per 1,000 cubic feet linked to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of direct benefit transfers and subsidized utilities in promoting gender-based economic empowerment and social security in hilly states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal sustainability: Balancing high-subsidy welfare schemes with state revenue constraints
- Targeting efficiency: Challenges in identifying and verifying eligible beneficiaries in rural terrains
Keywords: Direct Benefit Transfer · Gender Empowerment · Social Security · Fiscal Federalism · Welfare Economics
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