HP govt gets over 10k applications for unemployment allowance

The Himachal Pradesh government has read more than 10,500 applications for unemployment allowance since the scheme was implemented in April.

Chief minister Virbhadra Singh had launched an 'unemployment allowance scheme' on April 15.

Under the scheme, the state government decided to provide unemployment allowance of Rs 1,000 per month to youth having intermediate or above qualification where as the unemployed youth with disability would be given Rs 1,500 per month.

A government spokesperson said, "Over 10,500 applications have been received for the scheme.

"The applications are being examined and the eligible applicants will be provided allowance under the scheme after verification of their documents."
 

The allowance under the scheme would be given only through bank accounts, he said, adding, the scheme has made available on website http://admis.Hp.Nic.In/unempand the eligible youth can apply for allowance there.