Shimla, Nov. 24 -- The State Cabinet, in its meeting held here on Monday under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, decided to enhance the compensation for loss of household articles for disaster-affected families from Rs 70,000 to Rs 1 lakh, an official statement said.

The Cabinet decided to provide assistance of Rs 7 lakh as a special package in case of complete house damage in fire incidents.

It also approved Rs 4.32 crore to the Air Force for providing helicopter services during disasters in the State.

The cabinet decided to reorganise the Panchayats in the state.

It was also decided to provide 150 days of employment under MNREGA, and approval was given for the construction of retaining walls upto Rs 2 lakh f...