Forest Minister Thakur Singh Bharmouri said that the activities of Himachal Pradesh Forest Corporation would be diversified to make it a profitable organisation. Minister announced that a Tin manufacturing factory would be established by the Corporation at Badroha in Nurpur Sub Division of Kangra District during the next financial year. He said that this would meet the packaging demand of Corporation for packaging of raisin.

Bharmouri said ensured to introduce new technique for better forest management in the State. He said that efforts would be made to increase forest cover in the State.