Himachal Pradesh's Controversial Trainee Policy Sparks Political Debate

The Himachal Pradesh government unveiled its new trainee policy aimed at streamlining departmental operations for enhanced efficiency, a move defended by a state spokesperson amidst calls from the BJP for its rollback.

The new regulations replace the previous ad-hoc system, with a structured two-year pathway to regularizing employees' contracts. This ensures employees are not arbitrarily terminated at the end of their training period, contrary to opposition claims.

Despite these intentions, the BJP criticizes the policy for failing to deliver on employment promises by Congress and argues that it adds confusion and fosters corruption without a decisive nodal agency.

(With inputs from agencies.)