Speech in English - HP Police

Responsive administration and conducive macroeconomic
conditions have induced a competitive
environment in the economy of Himachal Pradesh. The
growth target for the 12th five year plan has been fixed at
9% which would seem to be an ambitious target, but I am
hopeful that we will accomplish it with the support of the
people of the State.
18. As per the Advance Estimates for 2012-13, the
Gross Domestic Product of Himachal Pradesh has grown
from `63812 crore in 2011-12 to `72076 crore in 2012-
13. The Per Capita Income at current prices has increased
from `74694 in 2011-12 to `82611 in 2012-13.
19. The implementation of the Pay Commission
recommendations has impacted the finances of all the
States including Himachal Pradesh. Speaker sir,
historically State Government by and large follows Punjab
pay scales which are based on the recommendations of
the Punjab Pay Commission only. The grant of 4-9-14
ACPS and the re-revision of pay scales in the State have
increased the salary burden substantially. Speaker Sir,
the salary burden was `2615 crore in 2007-08 which has
increased to `6956 crore in 2013-14. Similarly, the pension
burden has increased from `880 crore to `2839 crore and
the interest payment burden has increased from `1778
crore to `2431 crore. The loan dues which were `21,241
crore on March, 2008 are expected to be `28,513 crore in
March, 2013. The State Government expenditure on
committed liabilities like salary, pension and interest is
nearly 157% of its own tax and non tax revenue. This
situation has become unsustainable and we seek the
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