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INDIAN STATE : HIMACHAL PRADESH
General Information
Himachal Pradesh came into being on 15th April 1948
as a centrally administrative territory by the integration
of 30 princely states. On 1st November 1966, its area
was increased by merger of districts of Kangra, Shimla,
Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti and some other areas from Punjab
and Haryana. On 15th January 1971, Himachal Pradesh
attained Statehood and today it has twelve districts.
The state's announcement of a new industrial policy
in December 2004 has marked a watershed in its efforts
to open its economy, moving to the centre stage of national
and international business. The State Government is
currently bringing about further changes to accelerate
the process of administrative and economic reforms and
strengthen the in flow of domestic and foreign investment
into the state.
Fact File
| Geographical Area |
0.56 (lakh sq. km) |
| Capital |
Shimla |
| Population (2001 Census) |
In lakhs 60.78 |
| Percentage of State Population
to All India Population |
0.59 |
Literacy Rate (2001 Census)
Male
Female |
76.48
85.35
67.42 |
| Principal languages |
Hindi, English and Pahari |
Source: CSO Estimates
Advantage Himachal Pradesh
Strong support system conducive for the development
of well-developed industrial areas, industrial centres
and specialized complexes.
- Comfortable power situation in terms of generation
and supply at moderate rates.
- Abundant water resources suitable for the growth
of industrial units.
- Favourable agro-climatic conditions for a wide
variety of crops-vegetables, fruits, flowers, rice,
plantation and commercial crops.
- Ideal environment for the setting up of agro-based,
forest based, food processing, beverages, electronic
and hi tech industries.
- Peaceful industrial conditions with a minimal degree
of strikes and labour unrest. Prompt measures for
reconciliation of any disputes.
- Attractive tax and fiscal benefits offered by the
Government of Himachal Pradesh.
- Favourable investment destination
- High potential for the development of tourism and
related activities.
- Provision of packaged assistance to prospective
entrepreneurs and investors.
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