Shimla, July 15 -- Himachal Pradesh Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan on Wednesday said the state government is finalising a new industrial policy that will prioritise green industries, food processing, and local product-based manufacturing while discouraging industries with high power and water consumption, such as steel and ethanol units.

Speaking to ANI here, Chauhan said the policy aims to attract environmentally sustainable industries that generate higher employment and revenue while ensuring balanced industrial growth in the hill state.

"Our thrust is on green industries and those sectors that generate maximum employment. Industries that consume excessive electricity and water, such as steel and ethanol plants, will be disc...