Shimla, July 18 -- Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta, who previously served as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, on Saturday said his first year in constitutional office and over four months as Governor have been devoted to connecting with people, promoting tourism, encouraging natural farming, renewable energy and youth development, while strengthening coordination between institutions and the government.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla ahead of completing one year in constitutional office on July 18 and around 130 days as Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Gupta said he considers public outreach and development-oriented initiatives his foremost priorities.

"I am grateful to the Hon'ble President of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...