Working to realise dream of self-reliant Himachal: CM

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated today 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 said that this dream can only be realised by strengthening the rural economy as around more than 80 per cent population of Himachal is dependent on agriculture and horticulture. Shifting focus to raise the economy of the agrarian community is the top priority of the state government.

“Himachal has become the first state in the country to provide Minimum Support Price (MSP) 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 kilogram and that of wheat from Rs 40 to Rs 60 per kilogram. Besides, to increase the production of raw turmeric, my government is providing an MSP of Rs 90 per kilogram,” he said.

“The state government has introduced maize flour produced through natural farming under the brand name Him-Bhog Him- Makki. This product highlights the state’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and empowering farmers. More than 4,000 quintals of maize has been procured from as many as 1,590 farmer families practicing natural farming across 10 districts of the state, excluding Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur,” said the CM.