Shimla, Dec 30 (NationPress) The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, convened on Tuesday to approve the recruitment of 53 Assistant Professor positions along with 121 additional roles across various categories in medical colleges, aiming to bolster the health sector. These roles encompass both teaching and non-teaching staff, as well as para-medical personnel.

Furthermore, the Cabinet sanctioned the establishment of 600 Assistant Staff Nurse positions through the HP Rajya Chayan Aayog, adhering to the Assistant Staff Nursing Policy.

Additionally, it was decided that faculty doctors who attain the qualifications of Doctor of Medicine and Master of Chirurgiae will receive an incentive of 20 percent of their basic pay. The Cabinet also approved the filling of 40 Job Trainee and Junior Engineer (Civil) posts within the Jal Shakti Vibhag.

The decision was made to fill 10 Block Development Officer positions in the Department of Rural Development via direct recruitment. Moreover, a dedicated Sub Cadre for CBSE schools was approved, outlining specific norms for recruitment, training, tenure, and performance evaluation in 100 identified schools.

Moreover, it was resolved to include children enrolled at Tong-Len School in Dharamsala and those from families with disabled parents—whether one or both parents with a disability of 70 percent or more—under the Mukhya Mantri Sukh Aashray Yojna.

Children whose one parent has passed away and the other has abandoned them will also be covered under this scheme.

The Cabinet approved plans to construct a world-class township at Shitalpur, located on the border of Himachal and Chandigarh. It also agreed to amend Rule 3 of the Himachal Pradesh Real Estate (Regulation and Development Rules, 2017) to enhance regulation and transparency within the real estate sector.

The proposal to utilize the Skill Development Institution Building for the Buildings and Other Construction Welfare Board in Palkwah Khas, Una district, was also approved, with plans to relocate the SDRF to this complex.

A project proposal focused on resilient livelihoods, sustainable small ruminant systems, and empowered Himalayan shepherds under the Pastoralists Employment in Himalayan Ecosystems for Livelihoods (PEHEL) initiative was endorsed. This project's objectives include ensuring livelihoods, enhancing the rural economy, preserving ecological balance in high-altitude regions, modernizing pastoral practices, conserving indigenous breeds, and strengthening market linkages and value addition.

Additionally, legislation will be introduced to facilitate the movement of pastoral communities, allowing access to all forested lands and meadows for Gaddis livestock.