“Acharya Charak Yojana” “आचार्य चरक योजना”
- I initiate the “Acharya Charak Yojana” under which all Government AYUSH hospitals and dispensaries in Himachal Pradesh will provide patients with free diagnostic tests and essential medicines.
- This scheme will include 20 types of free diagnostic tests and over 150 AYUSH medicines listed as essential drugs, available at no cost.
- It aims to deliver high-quality traditional medical services to the citizens of the State and contribute to building a healthier society.
“Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana” “राजीव गांधी वन संवर्धन योजना”
- In order to promote community participation in forest management and forest area expansion, I announce the implementation of the “Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana”.
- In this scheme, Yuva Mandals, Mahila Mandals, and Self Help Groups will be encouraged to plant trees, fruit-bearing and other useful plants on barren land and ensure their protection.
- They will be given plantation areas ranging from one hectare to five hectares for management.
- The average plantation area is estimated to be more than two hectares.
- Considering an area of 2 hectares, these groups will be provided with financial assistance of ₹2.4 lakhs in the first year for planting fruit-bearing trees and related works.
- Thereafter, for five years, if the survival percentage is 50% or more, an annual amount of ₹1 lakh will be given in the second, third, fourth, and fifth years.
- If the survival percentage is less than 50%, proportionate incentive and conservation funds will be provided. In this way, each group can receive ₹6.4 lakhs in total.
- This will undoubtedly improve the rural economy. All these forest areas will be geo-tagged, and online monitoring will be carried out.
- An expenditure of ₹100 crores has been proposed for this scheme.
“Chief Minister Tourism Start-Up Scheme” “मुख्यमंत्री पर्यटन स्टार्ट-अप योजना”
- I announce the launch of a new scheme, “Chief Minister Tourism Start-Up Scheme” to provide employment to the youth of the State and strengthen the rural economy.
- Under this scheme, Himachali youths in non-tribal areas of the State will be given an interest subvention of 4% on loans for contructing Home Stay Units and Hotels, while in tribal areas, an interest subvention of 5% will be provided.
- Additionally, food vans with a 30% subsidy will be provided to the youth of the State to operate on national highways and District headquarters.
- An expenditure of ₹50 crore will be incurred.
“Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana”” “इंदिरा गांधी प्यारी बहना सुख सम्मान निधि योजना””
- Under the “Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana” launched by the Government, eligible women between the ages of 18 and 59 are provided ₹1,500 per month.
“Mukhyamantri Vriddhjan Dekhbhal Yojana” “मुख्यमंत्री वृद्धजन देखभाल योजना”
- A scheme named “Mukhyamantri Vriddhjan Dekhbhal Yojana” will be introduced to facilitate healthcare services for senior citizens.
- Under this scheme, health and paramedical staff will visit the homes of individuals aged 70 years or above through mobile health vans to conduct health check-ups.
- This will ensure that their healthcare needs are addressed on a priority basis.
“Green Panchayat Scheme: “ग्रीन पंचायत योजना:
- The Government’s goal is to make the State the country’s first green State by 2026.
- In the Government sector, HPPCL aims to establish 500 MW of solar capacity projects by 2026-27.
- Under the “Green Panchayat Scheme, 500-500 kW solar projects will be set up in 100 panchayats.
