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Himachal Pradesh CM Becomes First Indian Leader to Address UK House of Lords, Seeks European Investment

The address was framed as an investment pitch aligning European expertise with Himachal's self‑reliance agenda.

Overview

  • He delivered a keynote at the Indo‑European Business Forum summit in the House of Lords, marking the first address there by an Indian chief minister.
  • He invited investors to explore clean energy, responsible tourism, horticulture, IT and wellness opportunities in the Himalayan state.
  • He cited a 100% literacy rate and strong social‑sector outcomes as signals of stability for potential partners.
  • He emphasized hydropower and renewable leadership while highlighting synergies with European technology for green growth.
  • He outlined policies for IT, data storage and food processing, noted global recognition of Himachal apples and organic produce, and received the IEBF Leadership and Governance Award.