Shimla, Dec. 29 -- The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Monday, strongly criticised the Central Government over what he described as inadequate and delayed financial assistance under the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) and the stoppage of PMGSY-4 funds, while also addressing the recent developments related to doctors at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla.

Speaking to media persons in Shimla, Sukhu said that under the PDNA for 2023-24, losses worth Rs.9,300 crore had been officially assessed, but the Centre was contributing only a fraction of the required amount.

"Out of Rs.9,300 crore, the Central Government is giving only Rs.1,500 crore, while the State Government is contributing Rs.500 cro...