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 takenduring 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 state is dependent on agriculture and horticulture. Shifting focus to raise economy of the agrarian community is the top most priority of state government. The chief minister said: "Himachal has become the first state in the country to provide minimum support price on organic products as produced from natural farming. My government twice enhanced the MSP on procurement of maize, firstly to Rs.30 and thereafter to Rs.40 per kg and that of wheat from Rs.40 to Rs.60 per kg . Besides, to increase the production of raw turmeric, my government is providing an MSP of Rs.90 per kg." "When the Congress came to power, I observed that farmers used to sell their land under compulsion just to repay the loan amount. We decided to help such farmers through Interest Subvention Scheme, as a one-time settlement especially for those facing land auctions,"he said. htc...