In a decisive move aimed at ensuring financial discipline and accelerating infrastructure development across Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Finance Department to expedite the clearance of all pending liabilities related to contractors of the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Jal Shakti Vibhag. Chairing a high-level meeting of the Finance Department, the Chief Minister set a clear deadline—April 30, 2025—for the full disbursement of dues, sending a strong message of accountability and efficiency across administrative ranks.
CM Sukhu emphasized that the first tranche of the payments will be released before April 28, with the remaining dues to be cleared by the end of the month. He underscored the importance of immediate coordination between the respective departments and the state treasury, instructing both the PWD and Jal Shakti officials to work with urgency to prepare and submit all relevant bills. This directive comes at a crucial juncture when the state is actively pushing forward with public infrastructure projects and needs uninterrupted financial support to maintain momentum.
In a further move towards streamlining the fiscal process, the Chief Minister also advised both departments to submit their bills after the 10th of each month, aligning the billing cycle with the inflow of central taxes, which the state receives on that date. This strategic timing is expected to enhance the liquidity planning of the state exchequer and ensure that funds are allocated in a timely and efficient manner.
Present at the meeting were key figures in the state’s administrative and legislative framework, including MLA Sunder Singh Thakur, Principal Advisor (Media) to the Chief Minister Naresh Chauhan, Additional Chief Secretary Onkar Chand Sharma, Principal Secretary (Finance) Devesh Kumar, Secretary (Finance) Dr. Abhishek Jain, Engineer-in-Chief of PWD N.P. Singh, Engineer-in-Chief of Jal Shakti Vibhag Anju Sharma, and several other senior officials. Their participation highlighted the seriousness with which the government is addressing fiscal bottlenecks and infrastructure-related grievances.
By ensuring that contractors are paid on time, the Himachal Pradesh government is not only honoring its financial commitments but also bolstering confidence among stakeholders involved in state development projects. Timely payments are particularly vital in hill states like Himachal, where seasonal challenges already hinder construction timelines and operational continuity. The Chief Minister’s firm stand on this matter reflects a governance style that values transparency, prompt delivery, and the seamless execution of public services.
This announcement is also likely to resonate positively with the state’s contractor community, many of whom have faced prolonged delays in payment. The clearance of dues is expected to stimulate local economies, support employment, and enable faster implementation of ongoing projects in road construction, water supply, and public utility sectors.
With the financial machinery now working on a time-bound target, all eyes will be on the departments’ ability to meet the April 30 deadline. The proactive stance taken by the Chief Minister underscores his administration’s commitment to efficient governance, economic prudence, and delivering results that directly impact the lives of citizens across the state.
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