Himachal Pradesh cabinet revives lottery after 26 years: Targets Rs 50–100 crore revenue annually; strives to alleviate Rs 1 lakh crore debt

Himachal Pradesh, grappling with a massive debt of Rs 1 lakh crore, is reintroducing lotteries after a 25-year ban, aiming to generate Rs 50-100 crore annually. Inspired by the success of other states like Kerala and Punjab, the government hopes to alleviate financial strain caused by reduced central assistance and disaster recovery expenses.