Government working with vision to make Himachal a green energy and self-reliant State: CM

SHIMLA-23 March, 2025-Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually addressed the three-day brainstorming exercise ‘Samriddh Himachal 2045’ being organised at the Dr. Manmohan Singh Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) from New Delhi, last evening.

He said that the event was aimed to draft a 20-year roadmap for the sustainable economic development of Himachal Pradesh through expert seminars and discussions. He said that the government has been working with a clear vision to make Himachal a green energy, self-reliant and prosperous state. He stressed that achieving these long-term goals requires a balanced approach to sustainable development and economic growth and this exercise would help formulate innovative strategies for the future.

The Chief Minister said the state government was committed to the holistic development of the state and the budget for the financial year 2025-26 had been prepared with a special focus on strengthening the rural economy, developing the energy sector, promoting tourism and improving infrastructure in education and healthcare sectors. He said that State Government intends to tap hydro potential and also taken up the issue of securing higher royalty in the power projects. He said that state is a pioneer in natural farming and promoting it further besides dairy development. He said that various initiatives have been taken in all these sectors to strengthen the same and added that Vyavastha Parivartan means heading towards becoming a self sustained and self reliant Himachal.

Sam Pitroda, the internationally acclaimed development thinker, entrepreneur also joined the session from USA and gave valuable inputs about achieving the holistic development of State and shared his perspective on the subject. He lauded the effort of the state government for the initiative and added that he was keen to share his knowledge with the state government for the development of Himachal Pradesh.

Chief Secretary, Prabodh Saxena detailed about the initiatives of the state government during last two years.

Subject Experts, Secretaries of various departments, officers of State Government were present on the occasion.

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SHIMLA -23 March, 2025

Himachal bags Diamond States Award for outstanding progress

Government focusing upon structural reforms: Chief Minister

Himachal Pradesh bagged the Diamond States Award for its remarkable progress under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Chief Minister was presented the prestigious award during the Diamond States Summit 2025 held at New Delhi today by the Network 18 Group.

Speaking about his vision for the State, Chief Minister said that his government is envisioning to make Himachal Pradesh self reliant and one of the richest states of the country. He said that he is focusing upon structural reforms which will not only bring spectacular results but contribute towards the financial stability of the state. He said that states have rights in a Federal Structure and his government is fighting for the rights of Himachal Pradesh and to secure funds for development.

Outlining his priorities, Chief Minister said that he is committed to strengthen education system and added that health institutions will be strengthened by upgrading medical technology. He said that state has immense hydro potential however state's interest in these were ignored earlier and now the government has taken up with centre for enhanced royalties and taking over of hydro power projects. Further elaborating on Vision 2027, he said that Himachal Pradesh will become Green Energy state very soon for which sincere efforts are underway. He said that the government's goal was to make the State the country's first green state by 2026. In the government sector, HPPCL aims to establish 500 MW of solar capacity projects by 2026-27. To achieve this goal, around 626 MW of solar projects are in various stages of development, he added.

He said that Tourism is the strength of the state and government is developing four natural wellness centres to promote health tourism in the state. He added that many other ambitious projects are in the pipeline to strengthen infrastructure which would go a long way in attracting more tourists.

While speaking about his sincere intentions towards the well being of the people, Chief Minister said that he is very simple at heart and humble person by conduct. He added that he drove his own Alto car to the state assembly for presenting budget, which was only a reflection of his own simplicity and wish to identify with common man.

Managing Editor News18 India welcomed the Chief Minister.

Chief Minister was accompanied by Resident Commissioner Meera Mohanty and other senior officers of the state government.