Employment Schemes and Programmes both of Union Government and Himachal Pradesh Government

   Centre Scheme Swach Bharat Mission:- To accelerate the efforts to achieve universal sanitation coverage and to put focus on sanitation, the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, launched the Swachh Bharat Mission on 2nd October, 2014. The Mission Coordinator shall be Secretary, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS) with two Sub-Missions – … Read more Employment Schemes and Programmes both of Union Government and Himachal Pradesh Government

National Population Policy

India was the first nation to launched a family planning programme in 1952. Though the birth rate started decreasing, it was accompanied by a sharp decrease in death rate, leading to an overall increase in population.The early concept of population policy covered both mortality and fertility and did not exclusively focus on fertility. There was … Read more National Population Policy

Populations of Himachal Pradesh

Populations  of Himachal Pradesh The population of Himachal has been increasing continuously over the years. However the growth rate of total population shows a decreasing trend over the last three decades. In 2011 the total provisional population of Himachal Pradesh is 68, 64,602 out of which 34, 81,873 were males (51%) and 33, 82,729 (49%) … Read more Populations of Himachal Pradesh

09.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal most youthful: Report   With a bustling young population of 35.25 per cent, Himachal has a clear advantage over other states as the literacy rate in this section is 95 per cent, among the highest in the country.   The youth population of Himachal has grown at 129 per cent in … Read more 09.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

22.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Literacy rate low among slum kids: Survey   With little focus on enrolling children in anganwari centres or schools, a low literacy level has been noticed among the children of jhuggi dwellers residing in the state’s industrial hub of Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh (BBN).   A survey conducted by revenue staff revealed that there were … Read more 22.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Education ,Educational Infrastructure and Educational Policy of Himachal Pradesh

Education ,Educational Infrastructure and Educational Policy of Himachal Pradesh:- Himachal Pradesh education:- The present state of Himachal Pradesh was directly under the Britain’s colonial rule during middle of 19th century. Shimla was also the summer capitals of colonial rulers. Therefore the standard of learning present in Himachal has enhanced to a much higher rank. This … Read more Education ,Educational Infrastructure and Educational Policy of Himachal Pradesh

Panchayati raj of Himachal Pradesh

Panchayati raj of Himachal Pradesh:- Himachal   came  into  being   in  the  year   1948.    It  was  a  Chief   Commissioner’s   province.    It  enjoyed   Part  “C”  State’s  status  under  the  Constitution. It  had  no  legislative  body  of  its  own.    A  beginning  was  made  in  1949,  to  introduce  PR  in  Himachal  Pradesh.   The  state  therefore,  adopted  Punjab  Village  Panchayat  … Read more Panchayati raj of Himachal Pradesh

Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India

Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India Human development—a comprehensive approach Human development is a process of enlarging people’s choices. But human development is also the objective, so it is both a process and an outcome. Human development implies that people must influence the processes that shape their lives. … Read more Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India