Himachal Cabinet: Panchayat Rules Changed, 'Destitute' Women Get Aid; Major Decisions Approved

• Panchayat election reservation rules amended; Panchayats reserved for two consecutive terms since 2010 will not be reserved next.
• 'Destitute' definition expanded to include women abandoned by husbands without income, simplifying certification for pension benefits.
• 15 hydropower projects cancelled; 10 MW Pandoh project handed to BBMB, ensuring 13% free and 5% additional electricity for the state.
• Chandigarh-Shimla heli-taxi service increased to 12 flights/week; state to pay salaries for Jal Jeevan Mission outsourced employees.
• New recruitments in Technical Education, Cooperative, Education, I≺ Hamirpur Sports Hostel expanded; new SDPO office in Una.