Agriculture has a major contribution in economy of the State. About 90 percent population of the state is residing in rural areas, out of which 62 percent are associated with agriculture activities and are dependent on agriculture for living. Agriculture and allied sectors contribute about 12.73 percent in state’s gross domestic income, due to which the… Read More »
The state government has taken several steps to achieve the Prime Minister’s goal of doubling farmers’ income by 2022. Every possible effort is being made by the state government to strengthen the economy of farmers and horticulturist. For which modern technologies and innovation are being used in agriculture sector. To make water accessible in every… Read More »
State Government is determined for socio-economic development of fishermen, earning their livelihood through Govind Sagar reservoir on river Sutlej. About 500 metric tonnes production output would be added in the state’s fish basket through Govind Sagar Reservoir, during the current year, which would provide improved income to 3963 fishermen, 2169 License Holders belonging to 34… Read More »
The State Government is committed towards sustainable development of the State and is making all out efforts to strengthen the industries sector, as industry plays a pivotal role in the sustainable development. To make Himachal an ideal destination for investment, the State Government is ensuring balanced growth of industrial and service sectors. State government is… Read More »
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is proving beneficial for protecting the main crops like wheat, maize, paddy, barley from natural calamities. With this scheme, farmers are now being compensated for their losses. The direct benefit of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna implemented by the State Government in the interest of farmers is now being… Read More »
Ayushmaan Bharat Pardhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojna, Implemented two years ago, is proving to be a boon for people in getting free medical treatment in critical ailments. The scheme has also helped in increasing universal health coverage in the state. This ambitious scheme implemented on 23rd September, 2018 in the state and is being implemented effectively… Read More »
Himachal Pradesh Government is doing an excellent work towards making the state a pioneer in health facilities, which has also been appreciated time to time by the Government of India. In this progression, the state government is committed to work to eradicate AIDS from the state as a public health hazard by the year 2030… Read More »
Himachal Pradesh will start land-based fish farming using recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS) technology under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), a flagship scheme for sustainable development of fisheries. The state plans to set up 15 fish ponds in the next five years. The first batch of fish farmers will be sent to the National… Read More »