Shimla, Nov. 6 -- The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting at the state secretariat to review power and solar energy projects and later interacted with the media, outlining the government's roadmap for renewable energy, disaster relief, and upcoming legislative activities.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the Chief Minister said, "We have held discussions to strengthen solar power projects and move in the direction of making Himachal self-reliant by 2022. All stakeholders related to solar energy were reviewed during the meeting."

In a sharp response to former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur's remarks, Sukhu said, "Jai Ram Thakur should know that externally aided proje...