Shimla, June 7 -- Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is on a two-day visit to Himachal Pradesh, reached Shimla on Friday.

Dhankhar was given a rousing reception upon his arrival at the Annandale helipad in Shimla on Friday. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended a warm welcome to the Vice-President at the helipad. Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri and public works minister Vikramaditya Singh, who has been designated as the Minister-in-Waiting for the Vice-President's visit, were present on the occasion.

At Raj Bhawan, a ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented on his arrival. The Vice President is staying at Raj Bhawan.

Dhankhar will go to Dr YS Parmar Horticulture and Forestry University located in Naun...