Prime Minister Narendra Modi attributed the achievement of attaining 100 per cent first-dose vaccination and zero wastage in Himachal to the tireless efforts of the state government and the blessings of the deities in the Dev Bhoomi.

He said the state should move forward with the mission of chemical-free Himachal in the next 25 years so that it could become an organic state. I have complete faith in the youth of Himachal, Women and men that they will protect our against chemicals, he said.

He lauded the Jal Jeevan Mission which had ensured tap water supply to every Home. There is immense scope for cultivating medicinal herbs, vegetables and fruits in Himachal and women self-help groups can play a major role in this field, he said. He said an Agri Infrastructure Fund for Rs 1,000 crore had been created which could be availed to set up processing units closer to the fields and orchards.

He said Himachal had given first vaccine to its entire eligible Population and shown that the state is atama nirbhar.