Tourism policy, potential and initiative in Himachal Pradesh

Tourism policy, potential and initiative in Himachal Pradesh Tourism policy 2015 Policy objectives are as follows: To establish Himachal Pradesh as a leading tourist destination in the country and abroad; To make tourism a prime engine for economic development and prosperity of the State and as a major means for providing  employment; To encourage a … Read more Tourism policy, potential and initiative in Himachal Pradesh

17.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Women commission gets new chairperson   HP Government set in the process of appointing politicians as chairpersons/vice-chairpersons of boards and corporations and other statutory bodies and nominated senior party leader and former chairperson of the Parwanoo Municipal Council Dr Daisy Thakur as Chairperson of the Himachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (HPSCW) … Read more 17.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

14.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal rivers facing threat from developmental activities   A study on rivers conducted by Himachal based NGO- Himdhara has concluded that key threats they have identified are those developments which are interfering with river flows, hampering riverine ecology and changing the nature of the river and dependencies around it. These includes hydropower development, sand … Read more 14.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Fairs and Festivals of Himachal Pradesh

Fairs and Festivals of Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh is an Indian state that has not been affected by external traditions, especially because of difficult landscapes. But with the passage of time and technological modifications, people have changed them rapidly. This state of India is the multicultural, multilingual and multi religion region. Kinnauri, Mandeali, Hindi, Pahari, … Read more Fairs and Festivals of Himachal Pradesh

Handicrafts of Himachal Pradesh

Handicrafts of Himachal Pradesh Among handicrafts that come out of Himachal Pradesh state in India are carpets, leather works, shawls, paintings, metal ware, woodwork and paintings. Pashmina  shawl is the product which is highly in demand not only in Himachal but all over the country. Colourful Himachali caps are also famous art work of the people. One tribe, Dom, is expert in … Read more Handicrafts of Himachal Pradesh