Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla is set to launch a robotic surgery facility, joining AIMSS Chamiyana and Tanda Medical College in Kangra in offering advanced surgical technology. The state government is investing in state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure to enhance healthcare services.
The Himachal Pradesh government has launched a ₹25 lakh startup fund under the HIMUDA Startup and Student Innovation Policy to promote youth entrepreneurship and foster an innovation ecosystem in the state. The initiative allows individual startups to receive up to ₹5 lakh in support.
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved a grant of ₹47.37 crore for establishing municipal shared service centres across Himachal Pradesh. This funding aims to improve infrastructure and governance for 74 urban local bodies through 15 shared service centres.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off 18 electric taxis under the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgaar Start-up Yojna (RGSSY) to promote youth self-employment and green mobility. The state government provided subsidies totaling ₹1.28 crore for these vehicles.
The Himachal Pradesh government secured ₹401 crore from the Wildflower Hall property in Shimla, ending a 30-year-old legal dispute with Mashobra Resort Limited. The High Court ruling granted the state full ownership, including ₹320 crore in bank balances, a ₹25 crore arbitral award, and EIH’s shareholding for ₹13 crore, while only ₹68 crore of the original ₹136 crore advance had to be returned to EIH, giving the state a net benefit of ₹68 crore. Physical possession of the property was completed on March 31, 2024, following a Supreme Court order. This decision resolves long-standing legal complications and strengthens the state’s financial position. The victory is credited to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s intervention and expert legal efforts.