Himachal Pradesh government has decided to provide 10 percent reservation to the Economically Weaker Sections among the general category.

The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting held in Shimla under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur yesterday. It has been decided that reservation will be given in Class-I, II, III and IV posts in government sector.

The benefit will be given to those candidates whose family gross income is below 4 lakh rupees and are not covered under the existing scheme of reservations for the SC, ST and OBC.

The Cabinet also gave its nod to implement ‘Mukhya Mantri Roshni Yojana’ as per the budget announcement of the Chief Minister.

Under the scheme, 17550 free electricity connections will be provided to poor families during the current financial year.