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Himachal Pradesh Cabinet Approves 15,000 New Posts, Announces Rs 1 Crore Awards for Kabaddi Gold Medalists
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 03:36 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh cabinet has cleared the creation of up to 15,000 government posts and announced a cash award of Rs 1 crore for athletes who won gold in kabaddi.
During a recent cabinet meeting, the Himachal Pradesh government gave the green light to create as many as 15,000 new posts in the state bureaucracy. The decision is expected to expand the workforce across multiple departments, although the exact allocation of posts has not been disclosed.
In addition to the recruitment drive, the cabinet approved a cash reward of Rs 1 crore for the kabaddi team that secured gold medals at the latest national competition. The award will be distributed among the medal‑winning athletes as a recognition of their performance.
State officials said the dual initiative aims to boost both employment opportunities for residents and the morale of sportspersons representing Himachal Pradesh on the national stage. Implementation details, including the timeline for recruitment and disbursement of the award, will be communicated by the relevant departments.
In addition to the recruitment drive, the cabinet approved a cash reward of Rs 1 crore for the kabaddi team that secured gold medals at the latest national competition. The award will be distributed among the medal‑winning athletes as a recognition of their performance.
State officials said the dual initiative aims to boost both employment opportunities for residents and the morale of sportspersons representing Himachal Pradesh on the national stage. Implementation details, including the timeline for recruitment and disbursement of the award, will be communicated by the relevant departments.