Shimla, March 24 -- Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Sunday urged the Central Government to introduce special financial provisions for hilly states, highlighting the economic challenges posed by the region's difficult terrain and limited revenue sources.
Agnihotri, addressing the inaugural session of the three-day brainstorming exercise 'Samriddh Himachal 2045' at the Dr Manmohan Singh Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) in Shimla, underscored the need for state-specific policies to ensure sustainable economic growth.
The Deputy CM recalled the pivotal role played by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in granting full statehood to Himachal Pradesh despite its economic vulnerabilities. "Ind...