Shimla, Dec. 9 -- The state government will provide financial relief on loans for establishing new tourism units like homestays besides for the expansion and upgrade of existing units. This is being seen as a step by chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for promoting tourism and creating self-employment opportunities in the state. The state government will provide financial relief on loans for establishing new tourism units like homestays besides for the expansion and upgrade of existing units. The CM stated that any bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh would be able to avail facility of this scheme. The government will provide an interest subsidy of 3% in urban areas, 4% in rural areas, and 5% in tribal areas on loans up to Rs 2 crore, for a maximum period of three years from the date of loan disbursement. Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced that state government will clear all pending medical bills of pensioners within next one month. He made this announcement while addressing a delegation of the Himachal Pradesh Pensioners Joint Front on Monday. The CM said that the state government was committed to the welfare of its employees and pensioners. He said employees were the backbone of the government, and addressing their issues and demands in a fair manner was the responsibility of the government. To ensure that retired employees can continue their social responsibilities without any hindrance, the government restored the Old Pension Scheme after coming to power....