Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu outlined the state's New Year resolve, focusing on green energy and sustainable development. He highlighted the importance of religious tourism, promising beautification of shrines and development of new circuits. Sukhu also addressed the state's financial challenges, noting a debt of ₹76,000 crore and liabilities from the Sixth Pay Commission, while asserting progress towards self-reliance through fiscal discipline. The CM also expressed concern over the 'chitta' drug menace, particularly its spread from Punjab, and outlined a three-pronged strategy involving awareness, action against suppliers, and rehabilitation.