Shimla, April 7 Amid financial constraints, the Himachal Pradesh government announced on Tuesday that no government employee will receive an extension or re-employment.
The Department of Personnel has issued formal orders in this regard.
According to the new instructions, no administrative department will submit a proposal to the government for the extension of the service of retiring officers or employees.
The government has made it clear that such applications will not be considered in the future. All departments have been instructed to strictly comply with the orders.
However, the government clarified that those employees who are currently working on service extension or reappointment will not be removed. They will remain in their positions until the completion of their tenure.
Subsequently, they will be relieved when their terms end. Last month, the government withdrew the "Cabinet Rank" status accorded to various authorities, including the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Deputy Chairman of Boards, Corporations and Commissions, as well as Principal Advisors and Political Advisors.
At that time, a government spokesperson had said that the decision was taken as part of efforts to streamline administrative protocol. He had also stated that, in addition, 20 per cent of the salary and monthly emoluments of the concerned authorities would remain deferred until September 30.
The spokesperson added that necessary directions have been issued to all Administrative Secretaries to take prompt action in this regard.
Presenting the Economic Survey for 2021-22 in the Assembly on March 20, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, who also holds the finance portfolio, said that according to the advance estimates for 2025-26, the state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices is estimated at around Rs 2.54 lakh crore, registering a healthy growth of about 10.1 per cent over the previous year.
In real terms, he had said, the state economy is expected to grow by about 8.3 per cent, reflecting sustained economic activity across key sectors despite global uncertainties and climatic challenges.
"This performance highlights the inherent strength and adaptability of Himachal Pradesh's economy," he had said.
According to the advance estimates, the GSDP at constant prices (2011-12) or real Gross State Domestic Product for 2025-26 is estimated at Rs 156,681 crore, compared to Rs 144,656 crore in 2024-25, exhibiting a growth rate of 8.3 per cent for 2025-26 compared to 6.4 per cent for 2024-25 (first revised).
According to the advance estimates for 2025-26, the gross state value added from the primary sector is expected to grow at a pace of 8.4 per cent at constant prices.
During 2025-26 (advance estimates), the gross state value added of the primary sector is expected to be Rs 18,824 crore, compared to Rs 17,362 crore in 2024-25 (first revised) at constant prices.