Shimla, March 22 -- In a move to redefine Himachal Pradesh's economic trajectory, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unveiled a budget that places the rural economy at the absolute centre of Himachal Pradesh's growth story.

Shifting away from 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, prioritising long-term sustainability and direct income enhancement for the state's "Annadatas".

At the heart of this budget lies the Chief Minister's vision to make Himachal Pradesh a self-reliant st...