Mission Statement: “To make tourism the Prime Engine of Economic Growth in the state by positioning it as a leading Global destination by the year 2020.” Introduction: 1.1 Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The number of tourists worldwide has been registering phenomenal growth and it is expected that this number… Read More »
VISION, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY Vision: To promote and incentivize industry led sustainable economic growth by creating a conducive climate which enables environmentally sustainable inclusive development, generates income and employment opportunities, and encourages skill development thereby establishing Himachal as a model industrial hill State. or To establish Himachal as a model industrial hill State that promotes… Read More »
Irrigation Projects in Himachal Pradesh: Almost 18% of the total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh comes under irrigation and rest 82% is still dependent on rainfall. There are as many as six ongoing irrigation projects being carried out by the government of Himachal Pradesh. They are as follows: Major Irrigation Projects: 1. Shah Nehar Irrigation… Read More »
As per details from Census 2011, Himachal Pradesh has a population of 68.65 Lakhs, an increase from figure of 60.78 Lakh in 2001 census. The total population of Himachal Pradesh as per 2011 census is 6,864,602 of which male and female are 3,481,873 and 3,382,729 respectively. In 2001, total population was 6,077,900 in which males… Read More »
To know developments in the society, literacy is the proper indicator of economic development. For purpose of census, a person in age limit of seven and above, who can both read and write with understanding in any language is considered as a literate in India.
There are 14 Nos. National Highways as on 31.03.2014 with a total length of 1752.830 km. including by passes in Himachal Pradesh. In a recent visit (May, 2016) by Union Transport Minister Shir. Nitin Gadkari, he has announced that the center has given in-principle approval for 17 new National Highways for the state of Himachal Pradesh. The… Read More »
Hydropower development is the key engine to the economic growth of the State of Himachal Pradesh, as it makes a direct and significant contribution to the economy in term of revenue generation, employment opportunities and enhancing the quality of life. The State of HP has an estimated Hydro Potential of 27436 MW out of which… Read More »