Sukhu outlines budget priorities to strengthen Himachal Pradesh's rural economy

timesofindia.indiatimes.com February 3, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced budget priorities for 2025-26, focusing on enhancing the rural economy, which serves 90% of the state's population. Key initiatives include agricultural support and promoting women's entrepreneurship. The state has introduced a support price for milk and is purchasing cow's milk at Rs 45 per liter and buffalo's milk at Rs 55 per liter. It also supports organic farming with new products and an e-commerce platform for rural women. Sukhu emphasized balanced development across all constituencies and directed officials to speed up project approvals. The government has secured significant funding for rural projects and aims to ensure inclusive growth.


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