Shimla, Feb. 22 -- Himachal Pradesh Government appointed three non-official members to Water Management Board amid financial strain a notification issued here last night said.

Amid an ongoing financial crunch, the Himachal Pradesh government has nominated three non-official members to the Himachal Pradesh Water Management Board, drawing attention to what critics describe as a fresh round of political appointments.

According to a notification issued by the Jal Shakti Department, Rajiv Kimta resident of Kasumpti (Shimla), Surinder Sethi of Solan, and Pawan Thakur of Una are appointed as non-official members of the Board with immediate effect.

The notification states that the nominated members would be entitled to travelling and Dearness Al...