During the 10th governing council meeting of Niti Aayog in New Delhi, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented Himachal's aspirations to become self-reliant if the Centre releases pending dues timely. He stressed on the special needs of hill states for higher funds allocation and relaxation in eligibility criteria. Sukhu outlined the state's tourism vision and advocated for rights in hydropower projects, proposing a policy for royalty alignment with the energy policy. He also emphasized on preserving the green cover and seeking a 'Green Bonus' for environmental protection. In a separate meeting with PM Modi, Sukhu discussed the state's self-reliance vision by 2032, highlighting efforts in tourism, green energy, and power sectors. He urged for protection of state's interests in hydropower projects, revisiting apple import policies, and ensuring timely project handovers. PM Modi assured consideration of these issues, indicating positive prospects for Himachal's development and sustainability.