Himachal Pradesh Cabinet meeting was held through video conferencing today which was presided over by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur from Shimla in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.The Cabinet paid its tributes to Para trooper Bal Krishan of village Puid, district Kullu and Subedar Sanjeev Kumar of village Dehra, Hatwad panchayat, district Bilaspur who made supreme sacrifice during anti infiltration operation in Keran sector of North Kashmir recently.Today being the World Health Day, the Cabinet expressed their gratitude to the doctors, nurses, para medical staff, sanitary workers and police for their dedicated services during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Cabinet also decided to deduct 30 percent salary/honorarium etc. of Chief Minister, Speaker of H.P. Vidhan Sabha, Ministers, Deputy Speaker, Members of Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh, Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of various Boards and Corporations and all political appointees for one year. It also decided to suspend Vidhayak Kshetra Vikas Nidhi Yojna for the period of two years.These funds will be used to strengthen Government’s efforts in managing the challenges and adverse impact of COVID-19 in the State.