28-04-2025
Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launches e-Kalyan portal
Shimla: Chief minister
on Monday launched the
e-Kalyan portal
of the department for the empowerment of scheduled castes, other backward classes, minorities, and specially abled (ESOMSA).
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The portal has been developed under Him-Parivar.
The e-Kalyan portal will enable all eligible applicants of the state to apply online for benefits under various
pension schemes
run by the directorate of ESOMSA. Providing
social security pensions
to the needy was one of the top priorities of the state govt, said Sukhu.
The CM highlighted that eight pension schemes were currently operational in the state to benefit the vulnerable sections of society.
He said Rs 1,410 crore was spent on these schemes during the last financial year, benefiting over 8.24 lakh individuals.
Sukhu further said an additional 37,000 beneficiaries would be included under the social security pension schemes during the current financial year, on which an additional expenditure of Rs 67 crore would be incurred.
The e-Kalyan portal is integrated with databases such as Him Bhoomi, Him Parivar, Aadhaar, and PDS ration card.
Applicants can apply directly or through Lokmitra Kendras by visiting
The initiative will discourage applicants from visiting govt offices for certification or submission of applications. Updates regarding application errors, verification, and approvals will be sent digitally, allowing applicants to track their applications from home, said the CM.
Social justice and empowerment minister Colonel Dhani Ram Shandil (retd), industries minister Harshwardhan Chauhan, and PWD minister Vikramaditya Singh were also present.
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