Shimla, June 6 -- In a significant move aimed at decentralising the Panchayati Raj system and reducing logistical burdens on elected representatives, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided that oath-taking ceremonies for newly elected Gram Panchayat Pradhans and Up-Pradhans will be held at the district level instead of in Shimla.

The decision was taken by the state government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

Oath-taking ceremonies will be organised across all districts on June 15, with the respective Deputy Commissioners tasked with determining the venue and timing of the events.

According to a notification issued on behalf of the Governor, the Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers and the Speaker of the Legislative Assem...