Shimla, June 7 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday paid obeisance at the Hatu Mata Temple in Shimla district and prayed for the prosperity and well-being of the people of the state.

Speaking to mediapersons, the Chief Minister said that Himachal Pradesh is globally renowned for its rich 'Dev Culture' and the people of the state have deep faith in their deities. He said that the State Government is making concerted efforts to promote religious tourism across the state, which is home to several revered temples.

To improve connectivity and facilitate tourism, the Dhali-Narkanda-Rampur road is being upgraded into a four-lane highway, for which the survey work has been completed. He said that tunnel con...