Dharamshala, June 12 -- Himachal chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said that the state government is working with a resolve to make Himachal as a self-reliant and prosperous state, for which various measures have been taken during the last two and half years.

He remarked that this dream can only be realised by strengthening the rural economy as around more than 80% population of Himachal is dependent on agriculture and horticulture. Shifting focus to raise the economy of the agrarian community is the top most priority of the state government.

The chief minister said: "Himachal has become the first state in the country to provide minimum support price (MSP) on organic products as produced from natural farming. My go...