Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu Orders Action on Pension Dues and Drug Testing for Government Jobs
HP CM Sukhu directs clearing pensioner dues, dope tests for govt jobs

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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed departments to expedite pending payments for Class-IV pensioners and implement mandatory dope testing for government job applicants. He emphasized the need for swift recruitment to fill vacant positions and initiated a campaign for timely removal of storm-damaged trees in forests.
- 01CM Sukhu instructed departments to clear pending gratuity and leave encashment dues for Class-IV pensioners.
- 02Mandatory dope testing for government job applicants is now a requirement to combat drug abuse.
- 03The government plans to fill 500 vacancies for Junior Office Assistants (IT) as part of its recruitment drive.
- 04A special campaign for removing uprooted trees from forest land will start on June 1.
- 05The meeting included key administrative officials, highlighting the government's focus on efficient resource management.
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During a recent meeting with Administrative Secretaries, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu emphasized the urgency of clearing pending gratuity and leave encashment dues for Class-IV pensioners, aligning with his budget commitments. He also mandated dope testing for government job applicants to combat drug abuse, particularly against the trafficking of chitta (heroin). Additionally, CM Sukhu sought updates on vacant positions within government departments, announcing the intention to fill 500 Junior Office Assistant (IT) roles. Furthermore, he directed officials to compile data on trees affected by recent storms to initiate a removal campaign starting June 1, stressing the importance of timely action to protect state resources. The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta and other Administrative Secretaries, indicating a coordinated approach to governance and resource management.
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The directives from CM Sukhu are expected to improve financial support for pensioners and enhance the integrity of government recruitment processes.
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