SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, June 11 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that the state government is working with a resolve to make Himachal Pradesh 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 realized by strengthening the rural economy as around more than 80 percent 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 that "Himachal has become the first St...