Himachal Pradesh's Congress government faces financial crisis, unable to pay salaries due to Rs 76,651 crore debt; awaits Rs 520 crore grant from Centre.
Himachal Pradesh's Congress-led government is grappling with a financial crisis, unable to pay salaries for over 215,000 employees and 90,000 retirees. The state's debt has surged to Rs 76,651 crore, attributed to mismanagement and high wage bills. The government is awaiting a Rs 520 crore grant from the Centre to alleviate the situation. Amid rising concerns from employees and opposition calls for economic discussions, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu emphasized the unsustainable nature of current expenditures.
September 03, 2024
16 Articles