Shimla, Jan. 11 -- The Himachal Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has further strengthened social security support across the state, with over 8.42 lakh beneficiaries currently availing pensions and welfare assistance under various schemes.

Placing inclusive growth, welfare, and social justice at the core of its governance agenda, the state government has undertaken a series of progressive, people-oriented reforms to ensure that economic support reaches the most vulnerable sections of society in a timely, dignified, and transparent manner. Over the last three years, nearly one lakh new beneficiaries have been added, reflecting sustained efforts to widen the social safety net and ensure tha...