State 14 November 2026
HP Cabinet Approves 'Mukhya Mantri Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yojna'; ₹1,500 Monthly Aid for Women
Why in the News?
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister **Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu**, approved the launch of the **'Mukhya Mantri Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yojna'** alongside several key infrastructure, energy, and social welfare decisions.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Mukhya Mantri Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yojna:
- **Financial Assistance:** Eligible women aged 18 to 59 years will receive **₹1,500 per month** (covering 3.50 lakh identified women).
- **Free Power:** Eligible beneficiary families will also receive **300 units of free electricity**.
- Other Major Policy Approvals:
- **Anti-Drug & Sports Campaign:** Launched 'Khelo Himachal Chitta Mukt Abhiyan 2026' to promote youth sports and combat drug addiction.
- **Registration Sewa Kendra Project:** Modernizing Sub-Registrar Offices on the lines of Passport Seva Kendras, launching Phase 1 in Solan, Shimla, Kangra, and Sirmaur.
- **Raw Water Pricing Policy:** Set an initial benchmark rate of ₹100 per 1,000 cubic feet for surplus raw water sold to neighboring states and industries.
- **Enhanced MSP for Ginger:** Raised the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of naturally grown ginger from ₹30 to **₹40 per kg**.
- **Rajiv Gandhi Swarojgar Start-up Yojna 2023:** Increased subsidy for purchasing passenger buses (40% for diesel, 50% for electric buses).
- **Health Sector:** Approved the engagement of 1,000 'Rogi Mitras' in the Health Department.
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Static GK Facts:
- State of Himachal Pradesh:
- Capital: **Shimla** (Summer), **Dharamshala** (Winter).
- Chief Minister: **Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu** | Governor: **Kavinder Gupta**.
- Key Schemes of HP:
- Rajiv Gandhi Swarojgar Start-up Yojna (2023).
- Swaran Jayanti Energy Policy 2021.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which scheme was approved by the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet to provide ₹1,500 monthly aid to women aged 18–59?
A: Mukhya Mantri Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yojna
Q: What is the enhanced Minimum Support Price (MSP) for naturally grown ginger approved by the HP Cabinet?
A: ₹40 per kg
Q: Who is the Governor of Himachal Pradesh?
A: Kavinder Gupta
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