Himachal Pradesh Allocates 25% of Green Panchayat Revenue for Orphans and Widows
Himachal: 25% revenue of green Panchayats for welfare of orphans, widows

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The Himachal Pradesh government is revising its green Panchayat initiative to allocate 25% of the revenue generated from solar power projects to support orphans and widows. This move aims to enhance their welfare and economic conditions, according to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
- 01The green Panchayat initiative includes establishing 500 KW solar power projects in 100 gram panchayats across Himachal Pradesh.
- 02Under the new revenue-sharing model, 25% of the revenue will be allocated to the social justice and empowerment department for orphans and widows.
- 0320% of the revenue will go to the state government, 20% for project maintenance, and 10% to HIMURJA.
- 04Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu emphasized the importance of these initiatives in providing equal opportunities for underprivileged children.
- 05The financial assistance aims to improve the economic conditions of orphans and widows, fostering employment and self-employment opportunities.
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The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a significant revision to its green Panchayat initiative, focusing on the welfare of orphans and widows. As part of this initiative, ground-mounted solar power projects with a capacity of 500 KW are being established in 100 gram panchayats throughout the state. The revised revenue-sharing model allocates 25% of the revenue generated from these projects to the social justice and empowerment department, which will provide financial assistance to orphans and widows. Additionally, 20% of the revenue will be directed to the state government, another 20% will be designated for the operation and maintenance of the projects through HIMURJA, and 10% will also go to HIMURJA. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that these measures are part of the government's broader commitment to uplift vulnerable sections of society, ensuring that underprivileged children have equal opportunities to thrive. The enhanced financial support is expected to improve the living conditions of orphans and widows, creating better prospects for employment and self-sufficiency, ultimately leading to more secure and prosperous lives for these individuals.
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The allocation of funds for orphans and widows is expected to significantly improve their economic conditions and provide better opportunities for employment.
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