Empowering the Soil : CMs Vision for a Self-Reliant Rural Himachal Pradesh

Shimla : In a landmark move to redefine the state’s economic trajectory, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has unveiled a budget that places the rural economy at the absolute center of Himachal Pradesh’s growth story. Shifting away from traditional urban-centric development, the Chief Minister’s financial roadmap for 2026-27 signals a “Vyavastha Parivartan” (systemic transformation) aimed at making villages the primary engines of prosperity. Despite navigating a challenging fiscal environment, Chief Minister Sukhu’s vision remains undeterred, prioritizing long-term sustainability and direct income enhancement for the state’s “Annadatas.” At the heart of this budget lies the Chief Minister’s bold vision to make Himachal Pradesh a self-reliant