Himachal Pradesh to Slash IAS, IPS, IFS Posts to Save ₹200 Crore

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a plan to reduce the number of senior civil service posts, including IAS, IPS and IFS officers, as part of a broader effort to cut state expenditure. The move is intended to generate approximately ₹200 crore in savings, according to officials. While the exact number of positions to be eliminated has not been disclosed, the decision comes amid mounting fiscal pressures and a widening budget deficit. Critics warn that cutting senior posts could strain administrative capacity, but the government maintains that the savings will help stabilize the state’s finances.