Vegetation of Himachal Pradesh

Vegetation of Himachal Pradesh The Forests of Himachal Pradesh known for their grandeur and majesty are like a green pearl in the Himalayan crown. This life supporting systems are presently under great stress due to impact of modern civilization, economic development and growth in human and cattle population. According to National Forest Policy, 1988, at … Read more Vegetation of Himachal Pradesh

River System of Himachal Pradesh

River System of Himachal Pradesh The Himalaya houses a vast reservoir of moisture both in the form of ice, fresh water, and underground water. The rivers draining Himalayas sustain life in the Northern part of Indian sub-continent. There are five main rivers which flow through Himachal Pradesh. Four out of these five rivers found mention … Read more River System of Himachal Pradesh

Natural & Power Resource of Himachal Pradesh

Natural & Power Resource of Himachal Pradesh Natural resources are useful raw materials that we get from the Earth. They occur naturally, which means that humans cannot make natural resources. Instead, we use and modify natural resources in ways that are beneficial to us. The materials used in human-made objects are natural resources. Some examples of … Read more Natural & Power Resource of Himachal Pradesh

Climate of Himachal Pradesh

Climate of Himachal Pradesh The climate varies across the state with the altitude. In the southern low tracks between an altitude of 400-900 it is hot sub humid type, between 900-1800m altitude warm & temperate, between 900-2400m cool & temperate, cold alpine & glacial above 2400- 4800m altitude. Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi, Sirmour, and Una districts … Read more Climate of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh Major Cities and Tourist Places

Himachal Pradesh Major Cities and Tourist Places   Himachal Pradesh is always known for its natural beauty. Here are some of the major cities as well as tourist places:   Manali Location:  Situated at a height of 6260 feet above sea level, Manali is one of the most popular, beautiful and awe-inspiring hill stations in … Read more Himachal Pradesh Major Cities and Tourist Places

31.08.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Himachal Pradesh   Government website misleading public in Chamba.   The official website of the Chamba district administration of Himachal Pradesh is providing wrong information to the public. Since long the website has not been updated which has caused inconvenience to many. The website contains the details of about hundreds of officials, many related to emergency services and others … Read more 31.08.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Politics of sub-regionalism and pressure groups in the State

Politics of sub-regionalism and pressure groups in the Himachal Pradesh:- A sub-region refers to a small area within a region. Due to various factors, the people of a sub-region feel that they possess a distinct identity. A movement for the separation of that sub-region from a state or for the redressal of grievances in the … Read more Politics of sub-regionalism and pressure groups in the State

Minerals in Himachal Pradesh

Minerals in Himachal Pradesh The state of Himachal Pradesh with numerousglaciers, a large network of perennial streams/rivers,extensive vegetative cover has following naturalresources. Nearly the entire area of Himachal Pradeshhas been covered by systematic geological mappingwith the reported occurrence of a number of nonmetallic,metallic and other minerals. A variety ofminerals are known from the state but … Read more Minerals in Himachal Pradesh