Himachal Pradesh just rolled out a new scheme where eligible women aged 18 to 59 will get ₹1,500 every month, plus 300 units of free electricity for eligible families.
The move, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, is set to benefit about 350,000 women and aims to make daily life a bit easier for many households.
Himachal cabinet outlines water energy transport
The cabinet also talked energy and youth: there is a uniform state policy to determine and periodically revise rates for surplus raw water, with an initial benchmark rate of ₹100 per 1,000 cubic feet, more support for sports and anti-drug programs under the Khelo Himachal Chitta Mukt Abhiyan 2026, and updates to energy policies, including free power royalties for older projects.
Transport got a boost too, with bigger subsidies now available for both diesel and electric busses.