Financial Crisis in Himachal Pradesh: Major Salary Cut for Leaders

Amid a deepening financial crisis in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has taken a significant decision. Considering the state’s fiscal situation, the government has decided to implement a 30% salary cut for the Chief Minister, ministers, MLAs and senior officials for the next six months. However, Class-3 and Class-4 employees have been exempted from this salary reduction.

The government stated that the decision was taken due to rising debt burden and a severely strained state treasury. It further noted that reduced central allocations and the implementation of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) have added to the financial pressure. With this move, Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to introduce such a salary reduction or deferment measure.