Shimla, March 18 -- Facing a deepening fiscal crisis, the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government on Tuesday withdrew cabinet rank status from chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, and advisers across all boards, corporations, and commissions with immediate effect.

The decision follows the discontinuation of the revenue deficit grant (RDG), which has left Himachal Pradesh staring at an annual revenue loss of approximately Rs.10,000 crore.

"Our government has abolished all Cabinet-rank facilities provided to the chairmen, vice-chairmen, and advisors of various boards, corporations, and commissions. Additionally, 20% of their salaries and allowances have been deferred till September 30," said chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while ...