KOTLA KALAN, Himachal Pradesh, India | 5 Feb, 2026
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday cited the spiritual principle of “Karmayoga“—selfless service—as the guiding framework for his administration’s social justice and infrastructure policies.
Speaking at the annual religious congregation at the Shree Radhakrishna Temple in Kotla Kalan, Una district, Sukhu stated that his government has shifted toward a “humanitarian approach” specifically aimed at women and marginalized communities.
Social Safety Nets During his address, the Chief Minister highlighted the Mukhyamantri Sukh-Aashray Yojana, a policy that grants 6,000 orphans the legal status of “Children of the State.”
“Himachal Pradesh is the first state in India to assume the role of guardian for these children until the age of 27,” Sukhu said. Under the scheme, the state covers all costs for education, healthcare, and upbringing, supplemented by a monthly allowance of 4,000 rupees.
To address barriers in higher education, the Chief Minister detailed the Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar Vidyarthi Rin Yojana, which provides student loans up to 2 million rupees at a subsidized interest rate of 1%.
Spiritual and Administrative Alignment Sukhu performed traditional prayers with National Saint Baba Bal Ji Maharaj, who noted the Chief Minister’s adherence to religious traditions in his public life. Baba Bal Ji Maharaj also cited the temple committee’s previous contribution of 500,000 rupees to the CM Relief Fund during the state’s recent natural disaster as an example of community-state partnership.
The Chief Minister asserted that the struggle for the state’s regional interests would continue, “powered by the collective strength of the people and divine grace.”
The congregation was attended by several high-ranking officials, including State SC Commission Chairman Kuldeep Kumar, Advocate General Anup Rattan, and MLAs Rakesh Kalia, Vivek Sharma, and Sudarshan Singh Babloo.
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