Himachal CM Sukhu Orders Fourth Phase BPL Survey for Eligible Families

• Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department to launch the fourth phase of the BPL identification survey from February 1, 2026.
• The survey aims to ensure all eligible families, including orphans, elderly, disabled, and women-headed households, are included in the BPL list to access government welfare schemes.
• Families with members suffering from chronic diseases (cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, muscular dystrophy, hemophilia) or permanent disability are also eligible.
• Households that completed at least 100 days of work under MGNREGA in the previous financial year and those receiving housing scheme assistance are also to be included.
• The first three phases have already identified 59,829 BPL families across various districts like Kangra (10,807), Mandi (12,045), and Chamba (13,786).

Why It Matters: Himachal Pradesh is launching the fourth phase of its BPL survey to include all deserving families.