Agriculture in Himachal Pradesh

Agriculture in Himachal Pradesh Introduction: Himachal Pradesh describe by the ancients as “DevBhoomi”  (Abode of the Gods), is situated in the heart of the Himalayas in the northern part of India. It has a geographical area of 55.67 lakh hectrares by professional surveys. Most of which is under forests, pastures and grazing lands. Less than … Read more Agriculture in Himachal Pradesh

21.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH Dharamshala is second Himachal capital, officially   The tourist town of Dharamshala, which is also the home of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, has officially become the second capital of Himachal Pradesh.   A second capital would benefit the residents of Kangra, Chamba, Una and Hamirpur districts, as they have to travel all the way … Read more 21.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

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

Art forms of Himachal Pradesh

Art forms of Himachal Pradesh The ancient art of Himachal Pradesh has survived in the form of  Temple architecture , wood carvings , stone and metal sculptures , paintings and Chamba Rumals. This art can be divided into three groups :- Khasha Art Indo Aryan Indo Tibetan The most ancient art and architecture of Himachal … Read more Art forms of Himachal Pradesh