Shimla, Dec. 23 -- Recognising the pivotal role of rural communities in Himachal Pradesh's economy, the state government has accorded top priority to strengthen the rural economy by promoting natural farming as a key driver of inclusive and sustainable growth.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, "Agriculture remains the backbone of the state, with nearly 90 per cent of the population living in rural areas and about 53.95 per cent directly dependent on farming and allied activities."The Chief Minister said that strengthening the rural economy was the foremost priority of the present government and that, for the first time in the history of Himachal Pradesh, a series of bold and decisive measures have been introduced to ensure...