Sukhu marks three years in office, cites systemic reforms; slams BJP-led Centre for indifference towards Himachal

Key Highlights

• Sukhu accuses the Centre of indifference towards Himachal and its people as the State, which has been battling back-to-back natural disasters, still awaits the promised disaster relief from the Union government.
• Three years on, how would you evaluate the progress of the ‘vyavastha parivartan’ (systemic transformation) idea coined by you?
• The ‘vyavastha parivartan’ initiative has moved from concept to reality, addressing outdated rules that hindered welfare implementation.
• When severe monsoon floods struck the State in 2023, existing disaster relief regulations proved inadequate.
• The PM Awaas scheme’s standard assistance of ₹1.3 lakh was insufficient for rebuilding damaged houses.