Shimla, March 10 -- Former Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday took oath of office as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh, vowing to be a "bridge" between the Centre and the state, focus on the immense tourism potential and encourage youth empowerment.

Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia administered the oath of office to Gupta. Gupta said he would work collectively with all stakeholders and act as a bridge between the state and the Union government for the development of the hill state.

Addressing media persons in Shimla, Gupta said he had recently completed about seven-and-a-half months as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh before being appointed Governor of Himachal Pradesh.

"I will work as a br...