Himachal Pradesh Achieves Full Literacy: CM Sukhu Emphasizes Employee Welfare

In a recent move prioritizing employee welfare, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu put the notification to remove Rule 7A from the Himachal Pradesh Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2022 on hold. The decision came after several employees' associations met with the Chief Minister in Shimla, requesting the withdrawal of the notification. Sukhu assured the public of the government's commitment to the well-being of its employees, highlighting previous measures like the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme and financial benefits.

In a separate announcement, CM Sukhu declared Himachal Pradesh as a fully literate state, marking a significant milestone since the state's literacy rate was a mere 7% at the time of independence. During a celebratory event with Education Minister Rohit Thakur and other officials, Sukhu reflected on the progress made and expressed gratitude for the collective efforts in achieving this feat.

Criticizing the previous BJP administration, Sukhu pointed to the decline in public education standards and vowed transformative changes in the next five years. He criticized previous missteps in education policy during the BJP's tenure and pledged to alleviate the pressure on teachers, ensuring further improvement in educational standards under his government.