Shimla, Oct. 24 -- The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, said that the state government aims to make Himachal Pradesh self-reliant and among the country's strongest and wealthiest states by 2032, while aspiring to make it the number one state in healthcare by 2030.

Addressing a press conference in Shimla, Sukhu said his government had pursued "Vyavastha Parivartan" (systemic change), focusing on healthcare, education, rural economy, social security and economic reforms, rather than merely seeking political power.

He said the government had prioritised improvements in healthcare infrastructure, diagnostic facilities, medical staffing and technology, despite the state's financial challenges.

"We did not come to ...