Shimla, Oct. 26 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of 25 developmental projects worth Rs 206 crore in Kullu district, reiterating the state government's commitment to balanced regional development and strengthening the rural economy. Addressing a public meeting at Bajaura, Sukhu said the government was focusing on enhancing rural incomes and making villages and households self-reliant.

He said equitable development across all regions of Himachal Pradesh remained a key objective of the government.

Highlighting measures to improve farmers' and cattle rearers' incomes, the Chief Minister said the procurement price of cow milk had been increased from Rs 32 per litre t...