Sukhu Reports Productive Delhi Talks, Signals Cabinet Reshuffle Soon

Central ministers offered only to examine Himachal-specific requests, with decisions still pending.

Overview

After meetings in New Delhi, the chief minister said the Centre will weigh a region-specific approach to fiscal devolution, grants and disaster frameworks.
Nirmala Sitharaman, according to Sukhu, would consider allowing additional borrowing of up to 2% of the state’s GSDP.
Piyush Goyal, as cited by the chief minister, will explore restricting New Zealand apple imports during the July–November harvest window and reviewing duty exemptions between April and August.
Sukhu said Manohar Lal Khattar assured early action on a BBMB no-objection certificate for HPPCL land and discussed Himachal Pradesh’s share in the board.
The chief minister added that a reshuffle of the state cabinet could take place in the coming days.