GOOD NEWS: By this month, the arrears will be paid, at the meeting, CM Sukhu has given instructions to the Department of Finance - Contractor fees will be paid by this month. CM Sukhu has given instructions to the Department of Finance Department

Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has ordered the Department of Finance to release all pending payments from the contractors of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Water Power by April 30, 2025. He also asked to pay the pending bills of IGMC and PGI Chandigarh under the Himcare scheme. The beneficiaries of Sahara Yojana were also instructed to release installments. State Bureau, Shimla. Chief Minister Sukhindra Singh Sukhu on Saturday ordered the Department of Finance to issue all the outstanding payments of the contractors of the Department of Public Works, the Department of Water Power and other departments before April 30, 2025. These instructions were given by the main minister about the meeting held with the Department of Finance. He also instructed to pay the pending accounts of IGMC, PGI Chandigarh, Tanda Medical College under the Himcare scheme. He also asked the department to release the installments of the Saharan Yojana beneficiaries. He said that the state’s financial situation is becoming stronger due to effective steps taken from time to time by the state government. General Secretary Finance Divesh Kumar, Special Secretary Finance Saurabh Jassal was also present in the meeting. The liabilities of the contractors are pending. There is a total liability of 356 crores under the Himcare scheme of 110 private hospitals. Of which government hospitals have a liability of 246 crores. Of these, about 70 crores of IGMC, 45 crore from Tanda Medical College and 27 crores were found some time ago based on the bill claim, 11 crore is saved on the basis of the claim. Every big news from your city, now on your phone. Download the most reliable companion of Local News Afjagran Local App.