Himachal Pradesh Revamps Poverty Line Criteria for Greater Transparency

Himachal Pradesh plans to revise its BPL families list with new criteria. CM Sukhu mandated the reform, ensuring only genuine entries. A two-member committee will verify entries at the sub-divisional level with any objections reviewed by senior officials. A new website will also support Women Self Help Groups.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has initiated a pivotal reform to refine the list of below poverty line (BPL) families in the state.

During a review meeting, Sukhu ordered the creation of a transparent process to ensure only deserving families are included, with new criteria to be introduced by January 2025 after Cabinet approval.

To support this effort, a sub-divisional committee will verify the BPL families. Furthermore, steps are being taken to launch a website for Women Self Help Groups, boosting their economic empowerment.

(With inputs from agencies.)