Even as a relentless monsoon in Himachal Pradesh brought the hill State to its knees this year, causing immense damage to life and property, the growth in the financial year 2023-24 is seen at 7.1%, up from 6.9% in the financial year 2022-23.
The State Economic Survey, 2023-24, which was presented by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during the ongoing Budget session of Himachal Pradesh State Assembly on Friday said despite the adverse situations arising out of the unprecedented rains and flash floods in the monsoon months of 2023, the State government has strived to put untiring efforts, and make strategic initiatives to ensure economic growth, and overall development of the State.
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