Shimla, July 29 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to induct 1,386 eligible Jal Rakshaks (Water Guards), who have completed 12 years or more of service as on 31st December 2024, as Pump attendants in the Jal Shakti Vibhag.

According to a release, the decision was taken in the meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today.

The State Cabinet also approved the procurement of apples at the rate of Rs 12 per kg under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for the year 2025. It also decided to procure B and C grade kinnow, malta, and orange at Rs 12 per kg, galgal at Rs 10 per kg and seedling, grafted, and kacha achari mango at Rs 12 per kg under the scheme, as per the release.

Furthermore, the ...