Himachal Pradesh
North India’s power generator, mountainous Himachal Pradesh is a relatively well-off state that accounts for 26% of India’s hydro power potential. Almost 90 percent of the state’s population lives in rural areas, and the economy is thus largely driven by agriculture. Himachal Pradesh’s difficult terrain, lack of infrastructure, and status as a backwater that shares a high-altitude border with China have made industries slow to enter the state. However, the state has a growing number of tourists who are interested in adventure and spiritual tourism – the latter is bolstered by the fact that the state is home to the Tibetan government in exile. Himachal Pradesh has also emerged as the largest hub for drug manufacturing units in Asia with over 300 pharmaceutical companies operating in the state.
State Summary
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Size
21,495 sq. miles -
Population
6.9 million -
State GDP
$12.76 billion (USD) -
Legislative Assembly Seats
68
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Rajya Sabha Seats
3 -
Lok Sabha Seats
4 -
Party Affiliation
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Climate Change
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Recent Articles
Delhi forms a Special Task Force (STF) to enforce regulations and assist in monitoring of air quality
Posted on November 27, 2023Delhi forms a Special Task Force (STF) to enforce regulations and assist in monitoring of air quality in light of increasing air pollution in the city. The six-member STF will assist with interdepartmental coordination and compile reports strategizing ways to tackle the poor air quality.
Himachal Pradesh commits to a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) from solar units established under the state solar energy scheme
Posted on November 22, 2023Himachal Pradesh commits to a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) from solar units established under the state solar energy scheme.
Arunachal Pradesh approves two hydroelectric power projects worth $4.8 billion
Posted on November 22, 2023Arunachal Pradesh approves two hydroelectric power projects worth $4.8 billion. The projects include the 3.1 GW Etalin hydroelectric project, which will be the largest project in the country, and the 680 MW Attunli hydroelectric project. The projects will be developed by the Himachal Pradesh based public sector hydro-power company, Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited.
Himachal Pradesh amends the “Swaran Jayanti Energy Policy”
Posted on August 30, 2023Himachal Pradesh amends the “Swaran Jayanti Energy Policy”, aiming to boost the development of hydro and solar power projects in the state, and create additional 10 GW renewable energy generation capacity in the state by 2030.
Energy
India faces a complex energy challenge: it needs cheap and abundant energy to power high economic growth and lift its citizens into the middle class. But it also hopes to keep its commitments to the U.N. Climate Change Convention and achieve energy independence. India’s states have the resources to generate the energy India needs, but they take different approaches to fostering the growth of the industry. This section allows you to explore energy news from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s energy sector.
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Coal • Energy Efficiency • Energy-related Transportation • Nuclear • Oil and Gas • Power & Renewable Energy • Power • Renewables •Recent Articles
Himachal Pradesh increases the electricity rates for industrial units
Posted on November 29, 2023Himachal Pradesh increases the electricity rates for industrial units by $0.0103 per unit from $0.05 per unit to $0.06 per unit. The electricity duty for industrial units has increased from 11% to 19%.
Himachal Pradesh launches e-taxi scheme
Posted on November 29, 2023Himachal Pradesh launches e-taxi scheme under the first phase of $81.6 million “Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgaar Yojana 2023”.
Delhi forms a Special Task Force (STF) to enforce regulations and assist in monitoring of air quality
Posted on November 27, 2023Delhi forms a Special Task Force (STF) to enforce regulations and assist in monitoring of air quality in light of increasing air pollution in the city. The six-member STF will assist with interdepartmental coordination and compile reports strategizing ways to tackle the poor air quality.
Himachal Pradesh commits to a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) from solar units established under the state solar energy scheme
Posted on November 22, 2023Himachal Pradesh commits to a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) from solar units established under the state solar energy scheme.
Related National Goals
U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project Tracker — There is currently no data available for Himachal Pradesh. (updated July 3, 2019)
Solar Performance Tracker — Himachal Pradesh reaches 87.39MW (updated March 31, 2021)
Wind Performance Tracker — Himachal Pradesh achieves 0MW (updated March 30, 2021)
Finance
Finance
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Health
While India’s healthcare system is expansive in terms of the number of beneficiaries covered, inequalities in access to high-quality yet affordable care continue to plague delivery systems and push citizens towards the more unregulated private sector. Similarly, while India’s National Health Policy of 2017 promises to reform this system, the responsibility to institute those reforms falls to the states who each have their own unique challenges and opportunities to meet the healthcare needs of their people. This section allows you to explore emerging healthcare policies and news covering new initiatives from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s healthcare sector.
Recent Articles
Himachal Pradesh increases the re-employment age for specialist doctors
Posted on January 10, 2024Himachal Pradesh increases the re-employment age for specialist doctors from 65 to 68 in medical colleges to alleviate the shortage of doctors in the state.
Himachal Pradesh increases the re-employment age for specialist doctors from 65 to 68 in medical colleges
Posted on December 27, 2023Himachal Pradesh increases the re-employment age for specialist doctors from 65 to 68 in medical colleges to alleviate the shortage of doctors in the state.
Himachal Pradesh introduces the Himcare Scheme for jail inmates, with the objective of providing them with access to high-quality healthcare
Posted on May 24, 2023Himachal Pradesh introduces the Himcare Scheme for jail inmates, with the objective of providing them with access to high-quality healthcare. The initiative aims to cover the cost of premiums for inmates, easing their financial burden during their time in prison. The launch also included the Integrated STI, HIV, TB, Hepatitis (ISHTH) campaign, which will screen and treat inmates across the state.
Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, and Kerala announce lockdown measures in response to the spike in Covid-19 cases
Posted on May 12, 2021
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations
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Himachal Pradesh announces the “Mukhya Mantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojna” (MMLDKY) scheme
Posted on September 20, 2023Himachal Pradesh announces the “Mukhya Mantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojna” (MMLDKY) scheme aimed to offer collateral-free loans to small-scale enterprises and skill-based workers such as cobblers, tailors, barbers and vegetable vendors. The state government has earmarked $4.81 million for the loan and aims to target 75,000 individuals falling in the 18-55 age bracket in its initial phase.
Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission announces new power tariffs for 2023-24
Posted on April 5, 2023
The state cabinet approves the ‘Himachal Pradesh Drone Policy 2022’ becoming the first state to have a dedicated drone policy
Posted on June 16, 2022
Infrastructure and Governance
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Himachal Pradesh sanctions a one-time waiver of Motor Vehicle Tax
Posted on November 22, 2023Himachal Pradesh sanctions a one-time waiver of Motor Vehicle Tax as well as a one-time waiver of associated interest and penalties for old vehicles that will be scrapped at the Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF).
Himachal Pradesh increases the incentives for the parents with a girl child from $421 to $2,406
Posted on October 11, 2023Himachal Pradesh increases the incentives for the parents with a girl child from $421 to $2,406 as part of the government’s efforts to eradicate female foeticide in the state.
Himachal Pradesh cabinet approves the final draft of the Shimla Development Plan
Posted on June 28, 2023Himachal Pradesh cabinet approves the final draft of the Shimla Development Plan. The plan includes new provisions about the number of floors, habitable attic, and garage in proposed building.
Himachal Pradesh launches the Him Data Portal
Posted on May 17, 2023Himachal Pradesh launches the Him Data Portal,a common digital platform to integrate data of all organisations for the deliverance of welfare schemes and to serve the public better. The portal is part of the Him Parivar project, beginning in July, 2023 under which would give a special digital identity to the people of the state.
Land & Labor Laws
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Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign a $130 million loan agreement to boost agricultural productivity
Posted on December 28, 2023Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign a $130 million loan agreement to boost agricultural productivity and horticulture agribusinesses in Himachal Pradesh.
Water & Sanitation
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Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Tripura, and Himachal Pradesh qualify for performance incentive grants under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
Posted on April 6, 2022
Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh qualify for a $64 million performance incentive grant from the Jal Shakti Ministry (JJM)
Posted on March 31, 2021