Brief
Himachal Pradesh CM distributes Rs 5.78 crore to 1,471 welfare beneficiaries
The assistance covered housing, education, marriage, funeral, maternity, girl child and disability schemes.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Oct. 3, 2026, handed out Rs 5.78 crore in financial assistance to 1,471 registered workers and their dependents at Nogli in the Rampur Assembly constituency, PTI reported.
What happened
The distribution was carried out through the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Funds were transferred directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts to ensure transparency.
What the reports add
Under the Mukhya Mantri Aawas Yojana, Rs 45.95 lakh went to widows, single, destitute and specially‑abled women for house construction. The Education Assistance Scheme allocated Rs 2.74 crore to 968 children for higher and technical education. The Marriage Assistance Scheme provided Rs 1.83 crore to 359 families. Additional schemes included Rs 54.20 lakh for 21 accidental‑death cases, Rs 7.14 lakh for 30 maternity/paternity benefits, Rs 7.65 lakh for 15 girl‑child birth gifts, Rs 2.15 lakh for 10 mentally‑disabled dependents and Rs 25,000 for one disability pension recipient.
What was said
Sukhu said the state government is committed to delivering welfare benefits in a "transparent and hassle‑free manner" and is working to strengthen social security for construction workers and their families.
Key facts
- Rs 5.78 crore was distributed to 1,471 beneficiaries (news18.com)
- Funds covered housing, education, marriage, funeral, maternity, girl‑child and disability schemes (news18.com)
- Direct bank transfers were used to deliver the assistance (news18.com)
Sources
- [1] news18.com — originally reported as “HP CM distributes Rs 5. 78 crore to 1,471 beneficiaries of welfare schemes”
