State government expands public service delivery, strengthens food security and farmer support

13th September, 2026

Effective public service delivery is at the heart of people-oriented governance. In Himachal Pradesh, the state government, under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has continued to strengthen systems that ensure essential commodities, agricultural procurement services, consumer services and departmental supplies reach people in a timely and reliable manner.

The Himachal Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited, a state government undertaking, has played an important role in this effort. Over the past 46 years, the corporation has remained closely associated with the supply of essential commodities and services to the people of the state.

Through the Public Distribution System, essential commodities such as rice, flour and other food items are being made available to consumers. Specially subsidised commodities, including pulses, edible oil and salt, are being supplied every month to nearly 19.42 lakh ration-card holders across Himachal Pradesh.

The state’s network of 54 gas agencies is providing LPG facilities to consumers, while four petrol pumps operated by the Corporation are also serving the public.

Consumer welfare has received particular attention in the provision of medicines. Through 47 medicine shops, consumers are being provided medicines at discounts ranging from 10.25 percent to 50 percent, with round-the-clock services available.

The Corporation is also supporting the functioning of various government departments by supplying cement, pipes, medicines, food items for mid-day meals and cement required for MGNREGA-related works of the Rural Development department.

Direct procurement of agricultural produce from farmers has emerged as another important component of the state government’s initiatives.

Decentralised direct procurement of paddy from farmers has been undertaken since 2022-23. During 2025-26, procurement was carried out from October to December, with 21,127 metric tonnes of paddy purchased.

The Corporation has also been directly procuring wheat from farmers since 2023-24. During 2026-27, around 4,567.50 metric tonnes of wheat has been procured.

Under the Prakritik Kheti Khushhal Kisan Yojana, in accordance with the Chief Minister’s budget announcement, 217 metric tonnes of maize was procured directly from farmers registered with the Agriculture department during 2025-26. During 2026-27, around 267.96 metric tonnes of wheat has been purchased.