HRTC Pensioners to receive pension in time
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SHIMLA 7 June, 2026
• Govt will provide Rs. 23 crore for pension, Rs. 20 crore for medical reimbursement: CM
• HRTC pensioners JAC calls on Chief Minister
A delegation of the HRTC Pensioners Joint Action Committee called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today. During the meeting, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of ensuring the timely disbursement of pension on fixed dates every month. He said that all HRTC pensioners would receive their pension between 7th to 10th every month. To facilitate this, the State Government will provide a monthly grant of Rs. 23 crore. He said that the present State Government is committed to the welfare of employees and pensioners and is making every effort to safeguard their interests.
Expressing their gratitude, the pensioners thanked the Chief Minister for this initiative. They stated that during the previous BJP government, HRTC pensioners often had to wait two to three months to receive their pension, causing significant financial hardship. They added that timely pension disbursement would greatly ease their difficulties.
The Chief Minister acknowledged the significant contribution of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) to the development of the State and said that both serving employees and pensioners have played an important role in strengthening the organization.
He also directed the HRTC management to expedite the commencement of pension benefits for employees who retired after October 2025 and have not yet started receiving their pension. He said that pension is a rightful entitlement of retired employees and instructed the management to take appropriate action in this regard. In addition, the Chief Minister announced the release of Rs. 20 crore to HRTC towards medical reimbursement claims to facilitate the settlement of pending liabilities.
Sh. Sukhu said that the State Government is undertaking reforms in HRTC to ensure that there are no delays in the payment of salaries and pensions. He noted that HRTC receives approximately Rs. 1,500 crore annually, including around Rs. 800 crore generated through its own revenue and Rs. 720 crore received as grant-in-aid from the State Government. Despite this, the corporation continues to incur losses. He attributed this primarily to HRTC’s extensive fleet of nearly 3,000 buses, which significantly increases operational expenditure and contributes to the financial burden on the organization.
Principal Secretary Devesh Kumar, Secretary to the Chief Minister Ashish Singhmar, Managing Director HRTC Dr. Nipun Jindal and representatives of the Joint Action Committee, including Secretary Rajender Thakur, Devaraj Thakur, Brij Lal Thakur and others were present on the occasion.
