ECONOMIC SURVEY

OF

HIMACHAL PRADESH

2018-19

Economic and Statistics Department

 FOREWORD

Economic Survey is one of the budget

documents which indicates the important economic activities
and achievements of the Government. The salient features of
the economy of Himachal Pradesh during 2018-19
are presented in Part-I, and statistical tables on various
subjects are given in Part-II.

I am thankful to all the departments and public

undertakings for their co-operation in making available the
material included in the Survey. The burden of collection and
updating the huge and voluminous data and its presentation
in a concise and inter-related form was borne by the
Economic and Statistics Department. I appreciate and
commend the work done by the officers and officials of this
department.

Anil Kumar Khachi

Additional Chief Secretary
(Finance, Plg., and Eco. & Stat.)
to the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh.
 INDEX

Contents Pages
1. General Review 1
2. State Income and Public Finance 9
3. Institutional and Bank Finances 14
4. Excise and Taxation 32
5. Price Movement 34
6. Food Security and Civil Supplies 36
7. Agriculture and Horticulture 41
8. Animal Husbandry and Fisheries 58
9. Forest and Environment 67
10. Water Resource Management 73
11. Industries and Mining 76
12. Labour and Employment 79
13. Power 83
14. Transport and Communication 102
15. Tourism and Civil Aviation 108
16. Education 112
17. Health 128
18. Social Welfare Programme 135
19. Rural Development 147
20. Housing and Urban Development 154
21. Panchayati Raj 160
22. Information and Science Technology 162
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Part-I

ECONOMIC SURVEY-2018-19

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 1. GENERAL REVIEW

Economic Situation at National Index in this period has increased what

Level it was a year ago. The exports are
picking up and the world views India as
1.1 THE Indian economy has the most vibrant economy.
continued to consolidate the gains
achieved in restoring macro-economic 1.3 Given the prevalent overall
stability. This stability was marked by a macroeconomic scenario, the Indian
major domestic policy development with economy seems to consolidate growth
the introduction of Goods Services Tax story and is relatively insulated from
(GST) from 1st July 2017 and cyclical factors.
consequent change in the tax structure.
Further, as the short term disruptions 1.4 The Gross Domestic
caused by major reforms such as the Product (GDP) at constant prices or real
Goods and Services Tax and GDP i.e. Base year 2011-12, in the year
demonetization recede, the economy is 2017-18 is estimated at `130.11 lakh
on the rebound and is likely to achieve crore as against `121.96 lakh crore in
higher growth targets in the future. 2016-17. At current prices Gross
Indian growth story remained positive Domestic Product in the year 2017-18 is
and registered a steady pace of estimated at `167.73 lakh crore as
economic growth during last three years. against `152.54 lakh crore in the
The economy has grown by 6.7 percent year 2016-17, shows an increase of
in 2017-18 and is expected to grow by 10.0 percent during the year. The
7.2 percent in 2018-19. The long term Gross Value Added (GVA) at basic
growth prospective of the Indian prices witnessed a growth of 6.5 percent
economy is positive due to its young during 2017-18 (Base 2011-12) against
population, corresponding low the growth rate of 7.1 percent during the
dependency ratio, healthy savings and previous year 2016-17. The growth rate
investment rates, and increasing in Gross Value Added during 2017-18
integration into the global economy. has been lower than that in 2016-17 due
to the lower growth in agriculture,
forestry and fishing (3.4%), mining and
1.2 The Indian growth story is
quarrying (2.9%), manufacturing (5.7%),
thus firmly established with the fact that
financial, real estate and professional
this growth is diversified in all sectors of
services(6.6%) and construction ( 5.7%).
the Indian economy. India has
demonstrated that it can be as
1.5 The per capita income at
competitive as the rest of the world. The
current prices is estimated at `1,12,835
macroeconomic parameters i.e fiscal
in 2017-18 as against `1,03,870 for the
deficit, current account balance and
previous year recording an increase of
inflation is under control despite the
8.6 percent. The per capita income in
rise in the global crude oil prices. The
real terms i.e. at 2011-12 prices, is
Wholesale Price inflation was within the
estimated at `86,668 for 2017-18 as
manageable limits during the year and
Inflation in terms of Consumer Price against `82,229 in 2016-17 registering
an increase of 5.4 percent.

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1.6 The growth rate for the 1.9 The State Gross Domestic
fiscal year 2018-19 is expected around Product (GSDP) at current prices, is
7.2 percent as per the advanced estimated at `1, 36,542 crore in 2017-18
estimates. as against ` 1,25,122 crore in 2016-17
showing an increase of 9.1 percent
1.7 The inflation management during the year. At constant (2011-12)
is the key priority of the Government. prices in 2017-18 is estimated at
The inflation rate, as measured by the `1,09,747 crore as against `1,03,038
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) on year– crore in 2016-17 registering a growth of
on-year basis, remained below 5 6.5 percent during the year as against
percent in the most part of the current the growth rate of 7.0 percent during
financial year 2018-19 (April-Dec.). The the previous year. The increase in total
inflation rate in terms of Whole Sale State Domestic Product is mainly
Price Index was 3.8 percent in the attributed to 20.4 percent in Community
month of December, 2018 against 3.6 & Personal Services sectors, 4.5
percent in the month of December, percent in Finance & Real Estate, 3.7
2017. Inflation based on All India percent increase in Transport and
Consumer Price Index Number for Trade, 8.5 percent in Manufacturing
Industrial workers was 4.9 percent in sector, 1.1 percent in Construction and
November, 2018 as against 4.0 percent 2.8 percent increase in Electricity, Gas &
in November, 2017. Water Supply. Whereas the Primary
Sector has shown a marginal decrease
Economic Situation in Himachal of 1.0 percent. Food-Grains production,
Pradesh which was 15.63 lakh MT during 2016-
1.8 The State of Himachal is 17 has decreased to 15.31 lakh MT
becoming a vibrant economy of the during 2017-18 and is targeted at
country due to the steady efforts of the 16.69 lakh MT in 2018-19. The Fruit
simple and hardworking people of the Production has decreased to 5.65 lakh
State and progressive policies of the MT in 2017-18 as against 6.12 lakh MT
Central and State Government. Today in 2016-17, showing a decrease of 7.68
Himachal could become the most percent in 2017-18. The fruit production
prosperous and fastest growing during 2018-19 (up to December, 2018)
economy in the country. The economy production was 4.06 lakh MT.
of the State is expected to achieve a
growth rate of 7.3 percent in the current 1.10 The per capita income at current
financial year 2018-19. prices witnessed an increase of 7.8
percent as it increased to
Growth Rate ` 1,60,711 in 2017-18 from ` 1,49,028
in 2016-17.
7.5
7.3
Percent Growth

7.0 7.0 1.11 As per the advanced estimates

6.5 6.5 and on the basis of economic conditions
6.0 up to December, 2018, the likely growth
rate for 2018-19 will be around 7.3
percent.

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 TABLE 1.1

Key Indicators

Indicators 2016-17 2017-18 2016-17 2017-18

Absolute Value %age change over previous year
G.S.D.P.(`in crore)
(a)At current prices 1,25,122 1,36,542 9.5 9.1
(b)At constant prices 1,03,038 1,09,747 7.0 6.5

Food grains production 15.63 15.31 (-)4.5 (-)2.0

(lakh tonnes)
Fruit production (lakh tonnes) 6.12 5.65 (-)34.1 (-)7.7
Gross Value Added from Industrial
Sector*( ` in crore) 33,485 37,284 14.7 11.3
Electricity generated (Million 1596 1941 1.5 21.6
Units)
Wholesale Price Index# 111.6 114.9 1.8 2.9
C.P.I. for Industrial
Workers(HP) 246 256 4.7 4.1
*At current price # Base Year 2011-12

1.12 The economic growth in 1.14 The declining share of

the State is predominantly governed by agriculture sector do not, however,
agriculture and its allied activities affect the importance of this sector in
showed not much fluctuations during the State economy as the state
nineties as the growth rate remained economic growth still is being
more or less stable. The economy has determined by the trend in agriculture
shown a shift from agriculture sector to and horticulture production. It is the
industries and services as the major contributor to the total domestic
percentage contribution of agriculture product and has overall impact on other
and allied sectors in total State sectors via input linkages, employment
Domestic Product has declined from and trade etc. Due to lack of irrigation
57.9 percent in 1950-51 to 55.5 percent facilities our agricultural production to a
in 1967-68, 26.5 percent in 1990-91 and large extent still depends on timely
to 8.8 percent in 2017-18. rainfall and weather conditions. High
priority has been accorded to this sector
1.13 The share of industries
by the Government.
and services sectors respectively has
increased from 1.1 & 5.9 percent in
1.15 The State has made
1950-51 to 5.6 and 12.4 percent in
significant progress in the development
1967-68, 9.4 & 19.8 percent in 1990-91
of horticulture. The topographical
and to 29.2 and 43.3 percent in
variations and altitudinal differences
2017-18. However, the contribution of
coupled with fertile, deep and well
other remaining sectors declined from
drained soils favor the cultivation of
35.1 percent in 1950-51 to 27.5 percent
temperate to sub-tropical fruits. The
in 2017-18.
region is also suitable for cultivation of

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ancillary horticultural produce like capacity addition energy security,
flowers, mushroom, honey and hops. access and availability, affordability,
efficiency, environment and assured
1.16 During the year 2018-19 employment to people of Himachal.
up to December, 2018, 4.06 lakh tonnes Though the private sector participation
of fruits were produced in the State and in terms of investments in this sector
it is envisaged to bring 2,004 hectares of has been encouraging but the smaller
additional area under fruit plants against projects has been reserved for investors
which 2,351 hectares of area has from Himachal Pradesh only (up to 2
already been brought under plantation MW) and preference will be given for
and 6.50 lakh fruit plants of different projects up to 5 MW.
species were distributed up to
December, 2018. Growing of off-season 1.19 Tourism is a major engine
vegetables has also picked up in the of economic growth, an important
state. During the year 2017-18, 16.92 source of revenue earnings and a
lakh tonnes of vegetables were generator of employment of diverse
produced as against 16.54 lakh tonnes kinds. The State Govt. has also
in 2016-17 recorded a growth of 2.3 developed appropriate infrastructure for
percent. It is anticipated that the its development which includes
production of vegetables will be of the provision of public utility services, roads,
order of 16.50 lakh tonnes in 2018-19. communication network, airports,
transport facilities, water supply and
1.17 Himachal Pradesh civic amenities etc. As a result of high
continued to take ambitious steps to profile media thrust, a significant rise
achieve its targets. In the area of climate has been noticed in the domestic as well
change mitigation. The State action as foreign tourist inflow during last few
plans on climate change aim to create years is as below:-
institutional capacities and implement
sectoral activities to address climate TABLE 1.2
change. Tourist arrival (In lakh)
Year Indian Foreigners Total
1.18 In view of the growing
2005 69.28 2.08 71.36
need of the State economy, the
2006 76.72 2.81 79.53
Government has embarked upon a 2007 84.82 3.39 88.21
programme to provide uninterrupted 2008 93.73 3.77 97.50
continuous access to power supply in 2009 110.37 4.01 114.38
the state. Several steps have been 2010 128.12 4.54 132.66
taken for increasing power generation, 2011 146.05 4.84 150.89
strengthening of transmission and 2012 156.46 5.00 161.46
distribution. As a source of energy, 2013 147.16 4.14 151.30
hydro power is economically viable, non- 2014 159.25 3.90 163.15
polluting and is environmentally 2015 171.25 4.06 175.31
sustainable. In order to restructure the 2016 179.98 4.53 184.51
sector, the Power Policy of the State 2017 191.31 4.71
11111 196.02
attempts to address all aspects like 2018 160.94 3.56 164.50

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1.20 Information Technology
has a great scope for employment  An online monitoring system
generation and revenue earnings. The “Him Pragti” has been started for
HIMSWAN provides various G2G, G2C, the monitoring of the welfare
G2B, e-Procurement and e-
schemes, employment generation
Samadhan etc. systems to bring
efficiency and transparency in and Jan-Manch.
administration. 2095 Government offices  Mobile app facility launched for
across the State has been connected anganwari centres.
through HIMSWAN net work.  “E–P.D.S.” H.P. Mobile App has
been launched in the State to
1.21 The annual plan for
provide easily subsidised ration,
2019-20 has been proposed at `7100.00
crore which will be 12.7 percent higher monitor and ensure its quality to
than the plan size of current year more than 70 lakh consumer of
2018-19. the State.
 To make the tourists familiar with
1.22 Containment of prices is the ancient cultural heritage of
on the priority list of Government.
the State, and to train the local
Inflation in Himachal Pradesh based on
Working Class Consumer Price Index youngsters as cultural guide with
number during 2018-19 increased by 2.3 the objective to provide them self
percent in November, 2018 as against employment, a scheme named
4.9 percent at National level. ‘Aaj Purani Rahon Se’ has been
started.
1.23 The priority of the  The ‘Point of Sale’(POS)
government has always been for social
welfare programmes. Concerted efforts machines have been installed in
have been made to improve the all the fair price shops of the
efficiency and quality of public State.
services delivery.  New Women Police Stations
have been opened in Solan,
Some of the major achievements Chamba and Hamirpur districts.
taken during the year are:-
 A comprehensive campaign has
 The Government of Himachal
been initiated against drug
Pradesh has implemented Good
addiction and antidrug treatment
Governance Index.
has been started in the State.
 ‘Shakti Button App’ and ‘Gudia
helpline’ has been launched by  Under the ‘Social Security
Government of Himachal for the Pension’ scheme the age limit
protection of women. for getting pension without any
 To deal strongly with the forest, income limit reduced from 80 to
70 years.
mining and drug mafia, ‘Hoshiar
 Social Security Pension has
Singh helpline’ 1090 has been
been increase to `750/- and
started.
under this scheme 76,025 new

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 pension cases have been  Him Care scheme has been
sanctioned and total eligible introduced in the State for those
beneficiaries are now 4,90,022 families which are not covered
persons. The pension of age 70 under Aayushman Bharat Yojna
years and above and 70 percent or any other Health
specially abled eligible persons compensatory Scheme. Under
has been enhanced to `1,300 per this scheme any family member
month. admitted as an indoor patient in
 The maternity leave of women hospital, will get free treatment up
employees on contact basis has to ` 5 lakh.
been increased from 135 days to  To provide different medical test
180 days. facilities to the citizens “Mukhya
 The minimum wages of the Mantri Nirog Yojna” has been
workers increased to ` 225/-. started. Under this scheme 130
 Every month the problems of the WELLNESS centres will be setup
people are settled on the spot in the state.
through “Janmanch” under the  108 Bike Ambulance Service has
Chairmanship of ministers. been started in the State.
 Under “Himachal Grihani
Himachal is the first State to
Suvidha yogna” 32,134 new
introduce this service in North
LPG connections have been
India.
provided in the State up to Nov,
 Tele-Medicines facilities has been
2018.
started in the 25 Health Sub
 Under “Ujwala Yogna” of the
Centres of Shimla,Sirmaur and
Union government, 85,421 LPG
Chamba Districts and tribal area
connections have been provided.
of Kilarh, through this facility
 A decision has been taken to
29,000 people have been
provide two sets of smart uniform,
benefitted .
free of cost to more than 9 lakhs
 Yoga facility has been started in
students of class 1st to 10+2.
selected 471 Ayurvedic Health
 Nursery and KG classes have
Centres after witnessing its
been started in selected 3,391
importance.
schools of the State, in which
 To promote organic farming in the
23,800 children have been
State a new scheme “Prakritik
enrolled, under this pre-primary
Kheti Khush-haal Kissan” has
programme
been started in the State by
 In the State out of 137 Degree
allocating `25 crore in the State
Colleges the free Wi-Fi facility
budget.
has been provided in 114
colleges.

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 10.31 lakh Soil health cards have  One Battalion of National
been distributed to the farmers. Disaster Reaction Force has
 M-kisan mobile portal scheme been sanctioned.
has been launched in the State to
 Dev Bhumi Darshan Yojna for
provide latest technical
the senior citizens of the age over
information to the horticulturists of
70 years to visit the religious
the State. 6.90 lakh farmers have
places has been started.
been registered under this
scheme.
 State has received three prizes
for excellent work done with
 Heli-Taxi service has been
respect to Pradhan Mantri
started for the tourists from
Gramin Sarak Yojna.
Shimla to Chandigarh and
Chandigarh to Shimla.
 State has received first prize for
excellent work with respect to
 To encourage the youngsters
Pradhan Mantri Gramin Aawas
towards entrepreneurship
Yojna.
“Mukhya Mantri Swavlamban
Yojana” has been started.  State has received four prizes for
extraordinary performance in the
field of health.
 Under “Mukhya Mantri Start-Up
Yojana” 27 Start-ups have been  The Per Capita Income has
started in 8 Incubation Centres touched the level of `1,60,711 in
and 3 promising entrepreneurs 2017-18 witnessing a growth of
have been awarded. 7.8 percent over 2016-17 and is
estimated at `1,76,968 in
2018-19.

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 Table-1.3

Receipt and Expenditure of the State Government

(` in crore)
Item 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
(Actual) (Actual) (RE) (BE)

1. Revenue Receipts(2+3+4) 23,440 26,264 28,024 30,400

10,307 11,383 12,180 14,635
2. Tax Revenue
3. Non-Tax Revenue 1,837 1,717 2,142 1,981
4. Grant-in-aid 11,296 13,164 13,702 13,784

5. Revenue Expenditure 22,303 25,344 30,651 33,568

(a)Interest Payments 3,155 3,359 3,817 4,260

6. Revenue Surplus/Deficit(1-5) 1,137 920 - 2,627 -3,168

7. Capital Receipts 6,543 9,709 7,628 7,765

(a) Recovery of loans 26 30 51 35
(b) Other receipts 388 1,076 1,200 1,225
(c) Borrowings & liabilities 6,129 8,603 6,377 6,505

8. Capital Expenditure 7,275 10,732 8,344 7,872

9. Total Expenditure(5+8) 29,578 36,076 38,995 41,440

Plan expenditure 6,257 10,796 9,858 9,469
Non-plan expenditure 23,321 25,280 29,137 31,971

As Percent to the Gross State Domestic Product

1. Revenue Receipts (2+3+4) 20.52 20.99 20.52 20.02

2. Tax Revenue 9.02 9.10 8.92 9.64
3. Non-Tax Revenue 1.61 1.37 1.57 1.30
4. Grant-in-aid 9.89 10.52 10.04 9.08
5. Revenue Expenditure 19.52 20.26 22.45 22.11
(a)Interest Payments 2.76 2.68 2.80 2.81
6. Revenue Deficit/ surplus (1-5) 1.00 0.74 -1.92 2.09
7. Capital Receipts 5.73 7.76 5.59 5.11
(a) Recovery of loans 0.02 0.02 0.04 0.02
(b) Other receipts 0.34 0.86 0.88 0.81
(c) Borrowings & liabilities 5.37 6.88 4.67 4.28
8. Capital Expenditure 6.37 8.58 6.11 5.18
9. Total Expenditure 25.89 28.83 28.56 27.29
Plan expenditure 5.48 8.63 7.22 6.24
Non-plan expenditure 20.41 20.20 21.34 21.06

Note: GSDP estimates for 2015-16, 2016-17(P), 2017-18(Q) & 2018-19(Advance)

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 2. STATE INCOME AND PUBLIC FINANCE
during 2018-19 is estimated at 7.3
percent as compared to the growth rate
2.1 Gross State Domestic of 6.5 percent in 2017-18.
Product (G.S.D.P.) or State Income is
the most important indicator for 2.5 The table given below
measuring the economic growth of a shows the growth of economy of
State. According to quick estimates, the Himachal Pradesh during the last three
total State Domestic Product for the years:-
year 2017-18 is `1,09,747 crore against
`1,03,038 crore in 2016-17 thereby Table 2.1
registering a growth of 6.5 percent at
constant prices (Base Year:2011-12). (Percent)
Year H.P.
2.2 As per the quick estimates 2015-16 8.1
the value of Gross State Domestic 2016-17(P) 7.0
Product of the State at current prices 2017-18(Q) 6.5
which was estimated at `1,25,122 crore
for 2016-17 (Provisional estimates) Per Capita Income
increased to `1,36,542 crore during
2017-18, registering an increase of 2.6 According to quick
about 9.1 percent. This increase is estimates the per capita income at
attributed to the agriculture & allied current prices increased to ₹ 1,60,711 in
activities sector besides other sectors of 2017-18 from ₹ 1,49,028 in 2016-17
the economy. The food grains showing an increase of 7.8 percent. At
production decreased to 15.31 lakh MT constant (2011-2012) prices the per
in 2017-18 from 15.63 lakh MT in capita income during 2017-18 is
2016-17. Whereas the production of estimated at ₹ 1,25,078 against
apple decreased to 4.47 lakh MT in ₹1,18,888 in 2016-17 witnessing an
2017-18 from 4.68 lakh MT in 2016-17. increase of 5.2 percent.

2.3 The economy of Himachal Sectoral Contribution

Pradesh is predominantly dependent 2.7 The sectoral analysis
upon agriculture and in the absence of reveals that during 2017-18, the
strong industrial base, any fluctuations percentage contribution of Primary
in the agricultural or horticultural sector to total G.S.D.P. of the State is
production, effects the economic growth 13.73 percent, Secondary Sector 43.01
of the State. During 2017-18 about 8.84 percent, Transport, Communications
percent of State income has been and Trade 11.66 per cent, Finance &
contributed by agriculture sector alone. Real Estate 14.87 per cent and
Community and Personal Services
2.4 The economy of the State 16.73 percent,
also appears to be in resilient mode in
terms of growth. As per advance 2.8 The structural composition
Estimates, the growth rate in GSDP of the State economy witnessed

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significant changes during the decade. Primary Sector
The share of agriculture including
horticulture and animal husbandry Economic 2017-18 %age
in G.S.D.P. had declined from 26.86 activity/ sector (` in crore) Inc./
percent in 1990-91 to 8.84 percent in dec.
2017-18, yet the agriculture sector 1.Agriculture and
continues to occupy a significant place in
Animal
the State economy and any fluctuation in
the production of food grains/ fruits Husbandry 9,012 -1.2
affect the economy. The share of 2.Forestry &
primary sectors which include Logging 4,321 -1.4
agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining & 3. Fishing 88 2.3
quarrying has declined from 35.52 4. Mining &
percent in 1990-91 to 13.73 percent
Quarrying 317 9.8
during 2017-18.
Total Primary 13,738 -1.0
2.9 The Secondary sector,
which occupies the important place in
the State economy has witnessed a 2.11 Primary Sector, which
major improvement since 1990-91. Its includes Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing,
contribution increased from 26.50 per Mining and Quarrying, during 2017-18,
cent in 1990-91 to 43.01 percent in witnessed negative growth of 1.0
2017-18, reflecting healthy signs of percent due to decrease in agriculture
industrialisation and modernisation in and apple production in the State by
the State. The share of the electricity, 2.04 and 4.61 percent respectively, as
gas and water supply sector which is a compared to 2016-17.
component of secondary sector has also
increased from 4.70 percent during Secondary Sector
1990-91 to 7.08 percent during 2017-18.
Tertiary sector which is comprises Economic 2017-18 %age
sectors like trade, transport, activity/ sector (` in crore) Inc. /
communications, banking, real estate & dec.
business services, community and 1. Manufacturing 31,735 8.5
personal services has also witnessed 2. Construction 7,937 1.1
change in its share. Its share in 3. Electricity, Gas 8,147 2.8
G.S.D.P. for the year 2017-18 is & Water Supply
43.26 percent. Total Secondary 47,819 6.2

Sectoral Growth 2.12 The Secondary Sector,

2.10 Following are the major which comprises Manufacturing,
constituents of the economy which Construction and Electricity, Gas &
attributed to 6.5 percent growth of State Water Supply registered a growth of 6.2
economy during 2017-18. percent during 2017-18 as compared to

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the last year’s performance in these Contribution of Local Bodies in
sectors the manufacturing sector has the State Gross Domestic
shown a decline in the growth in
Product (GSDP)
2017-18.
2.16 The overall contribution of
Tertiary Sector
local bodies in the GSDP for the year
2017-18 is 0.35 percent. Table below
Economic 2017-18 %age
shows the growth of local bodies in the
activity/ sector (` in crore) Inc. /
State.
dec.
1.Transport, Percent Contribution of Local Bodies
Comm., Trade & 12,800 3.7
Hotel Year(s) Percent Contribution
2.Finance and Real 14,185 4.5 2015-16 0.28
Estate 2016-17(P) 0.31
3.Community and 2017-18(Q) 0.35
Personal 16,235 20.4
Services Prospects- 2018-19
Total Tertiary 43,220 9.7 2.17 As per the advance
estimates based on the economic
Transport Storage, performance of State up-to December,
2018 the rate of economic growth of
Communication & Trade
State during 2018-19 is likely to be
2.13 This group of sectors 7.3 percent. The State has achieved
shows a growth of 3.7 percent during growth rate of 6.5 percent in 2017-18
2017-18. The transport by other means and 7.0 percent in 2016-17. The GSDP
component of this sector has shown a at current prices in the year 2018-19 is
growth of 5.9 percent. likely to be about ` 1,51,835 crore.

Finance and Real Estate 2.18 According to the advance

estimates the Per Capita Income at
2.14 This sector comprises current prices during 2018-19 has been
Banking and Insurance, Real Estate, estimated at `1,76,968 against
Ownership of dwellings and Business `1,60,711 in 2017-18 showing an
Services. It witnessed a growth of increase of 10.1 percent.
4.5 percent in 2017-18.

Community and Personal 2.19 A brief analysis of the economic

Services growth in Himachal Pradesh, however,
2.15 The growth in this sector reveals that the State has always tried
during 2017-18 is estimated at to keep pace with the all-India growth
20.4 percent. rate as shown in Table-2.2 below:-

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 Table 2.2

Period Average Annual Growth

Rate (Percentage)
Plan Years/Year H.P. All India
First Plan 1951-56 (+) 1.6 (+) 3.6
Second Plan 1956-61 (+) 4.4 (+) 4.1
Third Plan 1961-66 (+) 3.0 (+) 2.4
Annual Plans 1966-67 to 1968-69 .. (+) 4.1
Fourth Plan 1969-74 (+) 3.0 (+) 3.4
Fifth Plan 1974-78 (+) 4.6 (+) 5.2
Annual Plans 1978-79 to 1979-80 (-) 3.6 (+) 0.2
Sixth Plan 1980-85 (+) 3.0 (+) 5.3
Seventh Plan 1985-90 (+) 8.8 (+) 6.0
Annual Plan 1990-91 (+) 3.9 (+) 5.4
Annual Plan 1991-92 (+) 0.4 (+) 0.8
Eighth Plan 1992-97 (+) 6.3 (+) 6.2
Ninth Plan 1997-02 (+) 6.4 (+) 5.6
Tenth Plan 2002-07 (+) 7.6 (+) 7.8
Eleventh Plan 2007-12 (+) 8.0 (+) 8.0
Twelfth Plan 2012-17 (+) 7.2 (+) 6.9
Annual Plan(s) (i) 2017-18 (+) 6.5 (+) 6.7
(ii) 2018-19 (+) 7.3 (+) 7.2

Public Finance
2.20 The State Government 2.21 The State’s own taxes
mobilizes financial resources through were estimated at `8,248 crore in
direct and indirect taxes, non-tax 2018-19 (BE) as against `7,864 crore
revenue, share of central taxes and in 2017-18 (RE) and `7,039 crore in
grants-in-aid from Central Government 2016-17(A). The State’s own taxes
to meet the expenditure on were estimated 4.88 percent more in
administration and developmental 2018-19 (BE) as against 2017-18
activities. According to the budget (RE).
estimates for the year 2018-19 (BE)
the total revenue receipts were 2.22 The State’s non-tax
estimated at ` 30,400 crore as against revenue (comprising mainly of interest
`28,024 crore in 2017-18(RE) showing receipts, power receipts, road
an increase of 8.48 percent in transport receipts and other
2018-19 over 2017-18. administrative service etc.) was

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estimated at `1,981 crore in corresponding percentages for the
2018-19(BE). The State’s non tax year 2017-18(RE) and 2016-17(A)
revenue was 6.52 percent of total were 51.89 and 48.44 percent
revenue receipts in 2018-19. respectively. The revenue receipts
from State excise duties is estimated
2.23 The share of central at `1,426 crore in 2018-19 (BE)
taxes was estimated at `6,387 crore in
2018-19(BE). 2.25 The percentage of
revenue surplus to total GSDP for the
2.24 The break-up of the year 2016-17 was 0.74 percent and in
State’s own taxes reveals that sales 2017-18 (RE) the percentage of
tax of `6,531 crore constitute a
revenue deficit to the total GSDP was
major portion i.e. 44.63 percent of total
tax revenue in 2018-19. The 1.92 percent.

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 3. INSTITUTIONAL AND BANK FINANCES
3.1 The State of Himachal namely Himachal Pradesh Gramin
Pradesh comprises of 12 districts. The Bank (HPGB) having total branch
Lead Bank responsibility has been network of 264 as on September 2018.
allocated amongst three banks viz. The Co-operative Sector Banks have
PNB in 6 districts, namely Hamirpur, total branch network of 545 and State
Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Mandi and apex Co-operative Bank i.e. Himachal
Una; UCO Bank in 4 districts namely Pradesh Co-operative Bank (HPSCB)
Bilaspur, Shimla, Solan and Sirmour have Branch network of 217 and
and State Bank of India in 2 districts Kangra Central Co-operative Bank
namely Chamba and Lahaul-Spiti. The (KCCB) is having 217 branches. In
UCO Bank is the Convenor Bank of terms of district-wise spread of bank
State Level Bankers Committee branches, Kangra district have highest
(SLBC). Up to September 2018, the number of 417 bank branches and
State has a network of 2,139 and more Lahaul-Spiti has lowest number of 23
than 80 percent branches are branches. The outreach of bank
functioning in rural areas. Banks have services has further increased by
opened 56 new bank branches during installation of 1,964 ATMs by various
October 2017 to September 2018. At banks. Bank has installed 212 new
present 1,724 branches are located in ATMs in the State between
Rural areas, 322 in Semi-urban areas October, 2017 to September, 2018.
and 93 are functioning at Shimla, the
only Urban Centre in the State 3.4 Banks have deployed
classified by RBI. Business Correspondent Agents
(known as “Bank Mitras”) in sub
3.2 As per census 2011, the service areas to provide Banking
average population per branch in the services to the far-flung areas where
State comes to 3,209 against National Brick and Mortar Branches are not
level of 11,000. Public Sector Banks financially viable. At present total
(PSBs) in the State have total Branch 1,577 Bank Mitras are deployed in the
Network of 1,190 branches up to State by various banks for providing
September, 2018 thereby having more Basic banking services in villages.
than 55 percent of total branch The peer banks (PSBs) in the State
network of banking sector in the State. viz. PNB, SBI, UCO, Canara Bank
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has the have full-fledged controlling offices
largest network of 338 branches (i.e. Regional office/ Zonal office/
followed by State Bank of India (SBI) Circle office) in the State. Reserve
having 329 branches, UCO bank is Bank of India (RBI) has its Regional
having 174 branches. Private Sector office headed by Regional Director
Banks have branch network of 140 and NABARD has Regional office
branches with largest presence by headed by Chief General Manager at
HDFC with 67 branches followed by Shimla.
ICICI with 31 branches amongst
private sector banks. 3.5 The Himachal Pradesh
State Cooperative Bank Ltd. is an
3.3 There is a Regional Apex Bank of the State, in three tier
Rural Bank (RRB) sponsored by PNB short term credit structure with KCCB

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and JCCB as Central Banks in six Social Security Schemes of Govt. of
districts. The first State Co-operative India i.e. PMJJBY and PMSBY.
bank with all its branches on CBS
Mode.The first state cooperative on 3.6 The role and responsibility
the National financial switch through of banks has well recognized as a
which the customers of the bank can partner for accelerating the socio-
get ATM facilities Nation wide and economic growth wheel of the State.
Providing Anywhere money transfer The flow of credit in all priority areas
facilities through RTGS/ NEFT. The has been enhanced. As on
Bank has network of 218 branches September,2018 banks in the State
and 23 Extension Counters(Fully CBS) has achieved four National
as well as 99 own ATMs. Bank has Parameters, lending to Priority Sector,
applied to Reserve Bank of India for Agriculture Sector, Weaker Section
obtaining licenses for 9 new branches and lending to women, out of six
and upgradation of 11 Extension stipulated National Parameters by RBI.
Counters into full fledged At present, banks have extended
branches.The Bank is doing treasury 61.60 percent of their total loans to the
business at Dodrakwar and Kamrau on Priority Sector Activities viz.
Agency basis and aspiring for full Agriculture, MSME, Education Loan,
fledged treasury business. Housing Loan, Micro Credit etc.
Government of Himachal Pradesh has
authorised the Bank to disburse salary 3.7 Agriculture loans have
and pension to the retired government proportion of 18.74 percent in total
employees all across the State. The loans extended by Banks as of
Bank is issuing RuPay, KCC Cards, September, 2018 as against National
Debit Cards and also providing Moblie Parameters of 18 percent set by RBI.
Banking, SMS Alerts and auto renewal Moreover Advances to Weaker
of FDRs facilities to its valuable Sections and Women have proportion
customers. Bank is actively of 17.20 percent and 6.98 percent in
participating in Government of India total lending by banks as against the
Social Security Scheme i.e. Direct National Parameters of 10 percent and
Benefit Transfer(DBT) PMJJBY and 5 percent respectively. Credit Deposit
PMSBY,PMJDY,Atal Pension Yojna, Ratio (CDR) of banks in the State
Mukhyamantri Swavlamban Yojna, stood at 47.46 percent upto
Mukhya Mantri Ajivika Yojna, NRLM, September, 2018. The position of
PMEGP, PM Mudra Yojna. The Bank National Parameters is given below in
has enrolled 84,991 subscribers under theTable-3.1

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 Table-3.1
Position of Key Banking Business National Parameters in Himachal Pradesh
Sl. Sector Percentage of Percentage National
No. advances of advances Parameter in
as on as on Percentage
30.09.2017 30.09.2018
1. Priority sector advances 72.38 61.60 40
2. Agriculture advances 23.27 18.74 18
3. Advances to weaker sections 20.59 17.20 10
4. Advances to women 8.10 6.98 5
5. DRI Advances 0.03 0.02 1
6. C.D. Ratio (Throat) 44.60 47.46 60
7. MSME Advances(PSC) 37.48 40.45 -
8. Advances to SC/ST (PSC) 11.58 10.91 -
9. Advances to Minorities (PSC) 2.36 1.83 -

Financial Inclusion initiatives:

3.8 The Financial Inclusion accounts, banks have opened 9.45
denotes delivery of financial services lakh accounts in rural areas and 1.26
and products at an affordable cost to lakh accounts in urban areas. In the
the excluded sections of our society State, banks have issued RuPay Debit
and low income groups. Government Cards to 8.41 lakh PMJDY account
of India had launched a holders and thus covered more than
comprehensive Financial Inclusion 79 percent of PMJDY accounts. Banks
Campaign- “Pradhan Mantri Jan- have taken initiative to link the bank
Dhan Yojana” (PMJDY) through out account with Aadhaar and Mobile
the country including Himachal Number and seeded 91 percent of
Pradesh to bring the excluded section PMJDY accounts up to September,
of our society in formal banking 2018.
system. This special campaign has
completed more than four years and B. UNIVERSAL SOCIAL
several initiatives are being taken-up SECURITY INITIATIVES
to empower the weaker sections of UNDER PMJDY SCHEME.
society, including women small and 3.10 In the 2nd phase of
marginal farmers and labourers both implementation of the scheme,
in rural and urban areas. Government of India has launched
three Social Security Schemes as a
FINANCIAL INCLUSION CURRENT comprehensive social security initiative
STATUS IN HIMACHAL PRADESH: targeted mainly at the poor and
unprivileged. The present status of
A. PRADHAN MANTRI JAN Social security scheme is mentioned
DHAN YOJANA (PMJDY): as below:-
3.9 Banks in the State have
covered all the households with at 1. MICRO INSURANCE SCHEMES:
least one Basic Saving Deposit
Account of each household. Banks i) PRADHAN MANTRI
have total 10.69 lakh Basic Saving SURAKSHA BIMA YOJANA-
Bank Deposit Accounts (BSBDA) (PMSBY):
under the scheme up to September, 3.11 This scheme is providing
2018. Out of total 10.69 lakh PMJDY renewable one year accidental death

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cum special ability cover of `2.00 Bank account holders in the prescribed
lakh (`1.00 lakh for partial permanent age group, the Central Government
special ability) to all the saving bank would also co-contribute 50 percent of
account holders in the age group of 18 the total contribution or `1,000 per
to 70 years for a premium of `12.00 annum, whichever is lower for a period
per annum per subscriber and of 5 years for those subscribers which
renewable from 1st June every year. are not member of any statutory social
Banks have 12.12 lakh subscribers security scheme and are not income
under Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima tax payers.
Yojana (PMSBY) up to September,
2018. The Insurance Companies have 3.14 The State Government
settled nearly 353 insurance claims has also provided to contribute in the
under the PMSBY scheme upto 7th Atal Pension Yojana. The co-
December, 2018. contribution from State Government
toward subscribers of APY will be
ii) PRADHAN MANTRI JEEVAN made in eligible accounts subject to 50
JYOTI BIMA YOJANA- percent of the total contribution by the
(PMJJBY) : subscriber or `2,000 whichever is
3.12 This scheme is providing lower. The State Government has
a renewable one year life cover of made a budgetary allocation of `10.00
`2.00 lakh to all the saving bank crore to cover the eligible workers /
account holders in the age group of 18 subscribers under the Atal Pension
to 50 years, covering death due to any Yojana in Himachal Pradesh in
reason for a premium of `330.00 per 2017-18. The State Government is
annum per subscriber and renewable focusing on MGNREGA workers, Mid
from 1st June every year. Banks have Day Meal workers, Agriculture and
3.24 lakh subscribers under Pradhan Horticulture labourers and Anganwari
Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana workers to adopt the Atal pension
(PMJJBY) upto September,2018. The Yojana. Banks have focused on
Insurance Companies have settled aggressive awareness campaign
nearly 850 insurance claims under under the scheme through Camps,
th press media publicity etc. In the Atal
the scheme upto 7 December 2018.
Pension Yojana (APY), banks have
enrolled more than 81,236 subscribers
2. MICRO PENSION SCHEME:
under the scheme up to September,
2018. The Department of Post is also
ATAL PENSION YOJANA (A.P.Y)
participating in the APY Scheme and
3.13 Atal Pension Yojana is
has mobilized total 2,055 subscribers
focused on the unorganized sector and
up to September, 2018.
it provides subscribers a fixed
minimum pension of `1,000, `2,000,
`3,000, `4,000 or `5,000 per month 3. PRADHAN MANTRI MUDRA
starting at the age of 60 years, YOJANA (PMMY):
depending on the contribution option 3.15 Pradhan Mantri MUDRA
exercised on entering at the age Yojana (PMMY) rolled out in the
between 18 and 40 years. The fixed country including Himachal Pradesh.
minimum pension would be The smaller of the micro enterprises
guaranteed by the government if mainly consist of non- farm enterprises
regular contribution is made for 20 in Manufacturing Trading and Services
years. While the scheme is open to the whose credit needs are below `10.00
lakh and all the loans given to these

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segments for income generation will be Awareness campaign plays a
known as MUDRA loans. All advances significant role in reaching to the target
granted on or after 08.04.2015 falling groups. Banks are conducting financial
under this category be classified as Literacy campaign through the
MUDRA loan under the scheme. Financial literacy Centers (FLCs) and
through its Bank Branches in Himachal
3.16 Banks in Himachal Pradesh. There are total 22 Financial
Pradesh have sanctioned fresh loan to literacy Centers (FLCs) managed by
the tune of `556.84 crore to 31,966 Leads Banks i.e. PNB/ SBI/ UCO and
new micro entrepreneurs under the Cooperative sector Banks viz. HP
Scheme in the current financial year State Co-op Bank (HPSCB), Jogindra
2018-19 up to period ended Central Co-op bank (JCCB) and
September,2018. Banks have Kangra Central Co-op Bank (KCCB).
cumulative position of loans disbursed RBI has directed Rural Bank branches
under PMMY to the tune of `2,150.96 to conduct the FLC camps on regular
crore covering 1,14,294 entrepreneurs basis at least once in a month with
up to September,2018. special focus on digital literacy and
progress made by Banks and FLCs
4. STAND-UP INDIA SCHEME are being reviewed by RBI on regular
(SUIS): basis.
3.17 Stand up India scheme
has been formally launched throughout Business Volume of Banks:
the country. Stand up India scheme 3.20 The Aggregate Deposits
aims to encourage entrepreneurial of all banks operating in the State
culture among unserved and increased from `1,03,355 crore as on
underserved segments of the society September, 2017 to `1,11,458 crore
represented by SC, ST and women. as on September,2018. The deposits
of banks have grown at year over year
growth of 7.84 percent. The Aggregate
3.18 The Scheme facilitate
advances have also increased from
loan from Banks between `10.00 lakh
`35,882 crore as on September, 2017
and `1.00 crore to at least one
to `46,691 crore as on September,
Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled
2018 thereby having year over year
Tribe (ST) borrower and at least one
growth of 30.12 percent. The total
woman borrower per bank branch for
banking business have grown to
setting up of a new enterprise in the
`1,58,149 crore and registered year
field of construction, business, service
over year growth rate of 13.58 percent.
sector. (also termed as green field
enterprise). Banks have sanctioned
`162.13 crore to 982 new enterprises 3.21 Public Sector Banks
set up by SC/ST and Women (PSBs) have the largest market share
entrepreneurs under the scheme up to of 69 percent, RRB has market of 4
September, 2018. percent, Private Banks at 7 percent
and Co-operative Sector Bank have
5. FINANCIAL AWARENESS AND market share of 20 percent. The
LITERACY CAMPAIGNS: comparative data is as under in the
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 Table- 3.2
Comparative Data of Banks in Himachal Pradesh
(` in crore)

Sl.No. Item 30.09.2017 30.09.2018 Variation in September,

2018.
over September, 2017
(Y-O-Y)
absolute percent
1. Deposit PPD
Rural 68289.87 71734.97 3445.10 5.04
Urban/SU 35065.19 39722.96 4657.77 13.28
Total 103355.06 111457.93 8102.87 7.84
2. Advances (O/S)
Rural 20827.58 30707.44 9879.86 47.44
Urban/SU 15054.18 15983.45 929.27 6.17
Total 35881.76 46690.89 10809.13 30.12
Total Banking
3. Business
139236.82 158148.82 18912.00 13.58
(Dep+Adv)

Investment made by
4. 390.27 263.69 (-) 126.58 (-) 32.43
Banks in State Govt.
Securities/Bonds.
5. CD RATIO as per
44.60 47.46 3.63 8.14
Throat Committee
Priority Sector
6. Advances (O/S) of 25974.37 28763.01 2788.64 10.73
which under:
I) Agriculture 8350.24 8750.77 400.53 4.80
ii) MSME 9735.61 11635.45 1899.84 19.51
6.19
iii) OPS 7888.52 8376.79 488.48
Weaker Section
7. 7389.24 8032.20 642.96 8.70
Advs.
8. DRI Advances 10.63 7.38 (-) 3.25 (-) 30.57
Non Priority Sec.
9. 9907.39 17927.88 8020.83 80.96
Adv.
10. No. of Branches 2144 2139 (-) 5 (-) 0.23
Advances to
11. 2904.72 3260.16 355.44 12.24
Women
12. Credit to Minorities 613.37 526.59 (-) 86.78 (-) 14.15
Advances to
13. 3008.42 3138.77 130.35 4.33
SCs/STs

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Performance under Annual Credit increased by 6.64 percent over the last
Plan 2018-19 plan outlay and fixed at `23,549 crore.
Banks have disbursed a fresh loans to
3.22 Banks prepared Annual the tune of `10,502 crore upto
Credit Plan for financial year 2018-19 for September, 2018 and achieved 44.60
disbursement of fresh loan on the basis percent of Annual commitment. The
of potentials worked out for various Sector-wise target vis-a-vis achievement
priority sector activities by NABARD. upto 30.09.2018 is as under in the Table
The financial targets under Annual 3.3.
Credit Plan 2018-19 have been

Table-3.3
Position as on September, 2018 at a glance
(` in crore)
Sl. Sector Annual Targets Achievement Percentage
No. Targets September, September, Achievement
2018-19 2018 2018 September,
2018
1. Agriculture Direct 10696.96 5348.48 3339.66 62
2. MSME 6788.51 3394.26 3532.59 104
3. Education 340.21 170.11 46.18 27

4. Housing 1382.10 691.05 740.10 107

5. Others-PS 1479.08 739.54 303.01 41

6. Total Priority 20686.86 10343.44 7961.54 77

Sector Loans
(1 to 5)
7. Total Non Priority 2862.45 1431.23 2540.31 177
Sector loans
Total Loans( 6+7) 23549.31 11774.67 10501.85 89

Implementation of Government services and livelihoods services. The

Sponsored Schemes: scheme implemented in the State
through HP State Rural Livelihood
a) National Rural Livelihood Mission (HPSRLM), Rural Development
Mission (NRLM) Department, Government of Himachal
3.23 The Ministry of Rural Pradesh. Banks have been allocated the
Development, launched flagship annual target of `60.00 crore covering
program of Government of India for 5,400 beneficiaries under the Scheme in
promoting poverty reduction through the State. Banks have sanctioned
building strong institutions of the poor, loan to the tune of `25.55 crore up to
particularly women and enabling these 7th December, 2018 under NRLM
institutions to access a range of financial scheme.

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b) National Urban Livelihood margin money disbursement to the tune
Mission (NULM) of `27.11 crore under the Scheme.
3.24 The Government of India, Banks have sanctioned `22.65 crore as
Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty margin money to the entreprenures of
Alleviation (MoHUPA), restructured the 686 units till the September,2018.
existing Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar
Yojana (SJSRY) and launched the d) Dairy Entrepreneurship
National Urban Livelihoods Mission Development Scheme (DEDS)
(NULM). The Self Employment 3.26 The Ministry of Agriculture
Programme (SEP) is one of the and Farmer Welfare, Government of
components (Component 4) of NULM India is implementing the Dairy
which will focus on providing financial Entrepreneurship Development Scheme
assistance through a provision of (DEDS) through NABARD for Dairy
interest subsidy on loans to support sector activities. The capital subsidy
establishment of individual and Group under the scheme is administered
Enterprises and self-Help Groups through NABARD. Banks have
(SHGs) of urban poor. NULM has been sanctioned 139 proposals involving
implemented in Himachal Pradesh by amount of `4.21 crore up to September,
Urban Development Department Credit 2018 under the DEDS.
disbursement targets of `10.00 crore
assigned under Self–Employment e) Kisan Credit Cards
Programme (SEP) component of DAY – 3.27 Banks are implementing
NULM for financial year 2018-19 in Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) through their
Himachal Pradesh. Banks have rural branches to provide adequate and
disbursed loans to the tune of `2.67 timely credit support from the banking
crore under NULM as on October, 2018. system under a single window to the
farmers to meet the short-term credit
c) Pradhan Mantri Employment requirements for cultivation of crops and
Generation Programme other needs. Banks have disbursed
(PMEGP) fresh KCCs to 82,282 farmers
3.25 Prime Minister’s amounting to `1,493 crore up to
Employment Generation Programme September, 2018. Banks have financed
(PMEGP) is a credit linked subsidy total 4,28,763 farmers under KCC
programme administered by the Ministry scheme with amount of `6,268 crore up
of Micro, Small and Medium to September 2018.
Enterprises, Government of India.
Khadi and Village Industries f) Rural Self Employment
Commission (KVIC) is the nodal agency Training Institutes (RSETIs)
at national level for implementation of 3.28 Rural Self Employment
the scheme. At state level the scheme is Training Institutes (RSETIs) an initiative
implemented through KVIC, KVIB and of Ministry of Rural Development
District Industries center. In financial (MoRD) to have dedicated infrastructure
year 2018-19, a target of financing at district level to impart training and
1,085 new units under the scheme skill up gradation of rural youth geared
allocated to Banks. The implementing towards entrepreneurship development.
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with active co-operation from the MoRD is also implementing centrally
and Rural development Department of sponsored credit linked subsidy
Government of Himachal Pradesh. The schemes of Government of India, like
Lead Banks i.e. UCO Bank, PNB and Dairy Entrepreneurship Development
SBI have set up Rural Self Employment Schemes (DEDS), National Livestock
Training Institutes (RSETIs) in 10 Mission (NLM), Agri-clinics and
districts of the State (except in Kinnaur Agribusiness centres, Agriculture
and Lahaul and Spiti districts). These Marketing Infrastructure(AMI) Scheme
RSETIs are conducting EDPs under etc.
various Government sponsored
programmes for poverty alleviation and Rural Infrastructure
to entrepreneurs under PMEGP 3.31 Government of India had
Schemes. RSETIs have set a target of created Rural Infrastructure
organizing total 233 training Development Fund (RIDF) within
programmes in the year 2018-19 and NABARD in the year 1995-96. Under
total 6,265 candidates will be trained in this scheme, concessional loans are
the current financial year. given by NABARD to State Government
and State owned Corporations for the
g) Special drive for Aadhaar completion of on going projects as also
linkages with Bank account to start new projects in certain selected
and verification of Aadhaar in sectors. This scheme has also been
all existing bank account extended to Panchayati Raj Institutions,
3.29 In Himachal Pradesh, 156 Self Help Groups and Non-Government
Aadhaar Enrollment and Updation Organizations for development of
Centers are identified by various Banks various location specific infrastructures
to provide facility of Aadhaar enrolment having a direct bearing on society and
and updation facility. the rural economy.

NABARD 3.32 The development of

3.30 The National Bank for infrastructure in rural areas through
Agriculture and Rural Development Rural Infrastructure Development Fund
(NABARD) has strengthened its (RIDF), since its inception in 1995-96,
association with the developmental has emerged as NABARD's major
process substantially for Integrated intervention in partnership with the State
Rural Development in the recent years Governments. The fund has continued
by initiatives encompassing a wide with the yearly allocations in the
range of activities viz. Development of successive Union Budgets. Under this
Rural Infrastructure, Micro Credit, Rural scheme, loans are given by NABARD to
Non-Farm Sector, Minor Irrigation and State Governments and State owned
other agricultural sectors, besides Corporations for completion of on going
strengthening the rural credit delivery projects as also to execute new projects
system in the State. The active support in selected sectors. RIDF initially
from NABARD is generating focused on execution of incomplete
tremendous social and economic projects mainly under irrigation sector,
benefits in the rural areas of the state. In however, financing over the years have
addition to its own schemes, NABARD become broad based covering 37

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eligible activities classified into land will be benefited through irrigation
Agriculture and related sectors, social projects.
sector and rural connectivity.
3.36 In addition, about 27,317
3.33 From an initial allocation of hectare land will be protected from flood
`15.00 crore under RIDF-I from the year damages through protection measures,
1995-96, the allocation to the State has 6,219 hectare land will be covered
now reached the level of `544.21 crore under watershed projects. An area
under RIDF-XXIV (2018-19). RIDF has equivalent to 231 hectare of farm lands
played an important role in development will be brought under poly-houses with
of diversified sectors like irrigation, micro irrigation systems on farmer fields.
roads and bridges, flood protection, In addition, 2,921 rooms in Primary
drinking water supply in addition to Schools, 64 Science Laboratories in
primary education, veterinary services, Secondary Schools, 25 I.T. centres and
watershed development, IT 397 Veterinary Hospitals/ Artificial
infrastructure etc. In recent years, Insemination Centres have already been
innovative project for development of constructed.
poly-houses and micro irrigation
systems have been supported, a trend NABARD Infrastructure Development
setter for development of agri-business Assistance (NIDA)
and sustainable farming on commercial 3.37 NABARD earlier in
lines. 2011-12 started a line of credit for State
owned institutions/ corporations with
3.34 Financial assistance of sustained income streams, both on-
`7,342 crore has been sanctioned under budget and off-budget, for creating rural
RIDF for implementation of 5,603 infrastructure outside the ambit of RIDF
projects as on December, 2018 to the borrowing. This opened new avenues
state including rural roads/bridges, for creating rural infrastructure in non
irrigation, rural drinking water, and traditional areas. In order to further
education, animal husbandry etc. During widen the scope of financing rural
the current financial year 2018-19, an infrastructure, financing through Public
amount of `544.00 crore has been Private Partnership (PPP) mode is a
sanctioned under RIDF–XXIV upto major thrust area under NIDA.
December, 2018. An amount of `363.00 Infrastructure projects largely benefitting
crore has been disbursed up to the rural areas and covered in a
19.12.2018 to the State Government harmonized list of projects as approved
raising the cumulative disbursement to by the Government of India/ Reserve
`5,059 crore. Bank of India and activities covered
under RIDF and Rurban mission are
3.35 After the implementation/ also eligible for funding under the PPP.
completion of the sanctioned projects, As on December, 2018, a loan amount
drinking water will be made available to of `101.00 crore have been sanctioned
more than 46.06 lakh persons(Ultimate to HPPTCL for funding the
Population) 8,708 km. road will become establishment of substations and
motorable, 3,335 mtrs. span bridges will associated transmission lines.
be constructed and 1,33,112 hectares

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 crore was sanctioned and against it a
Food Processing Fund (FPF) total disbursement of `508.26 crore has
3.38 NABARD has established been made as on December, 2018.
a food processing Fund with a corpus of
`2,000 crore for the year 2014-15 for Micro Credit
providing financial assistance for 3.40 The Self Help Group
establishing the designated food parks (SHG) movement has spread across the
and also for setting up of individual food/ state and is now on a firm base. The
agro processing units in the designated movement has been upscaled with
Food Parks with the purpose to provide support in the human resources and
impetus to development of food financial products. In Himachal Pradesh
processing sector on cluster basis in the the cumulative number of credit linked
country to reduce wastage of Self Help Groups were stood at 49,353
agricultural produce and to create covering 7.12 lakh rural households
employment opportunities, especially in against 13.12 lakh total rural households
rural areas. Cremica Mega Food Park in the state with a total loan outstanding
Pvt. Ltd. Singha, Una is being of `99.30 crore as on March,2018.
established with a financial assistance Women Self Help Groups programme is
of `32.94 crore under the fund of which being implemented by NABARD,
`29.65 crore has been disbursed as on through local NGOs, in two districts viz.
December, 2018. Mandi, Sirmaur with grant support of
`29.55 crore and target of formation and
Refinance Support credit linkage of 1,500 and 1,455
3.39 NABARD extended total Women SHGs respectively. As on
financial support amounting to `1,904 December,2018, cumulative 2,934
crore during 2017-18 and a total of Women Self Help Groups have been
`734.45 crore during 2018-19 as on saving linked and 2,714 Women SHGs
December, 2018 to the banks operating have been credit linked.
in the State by extending refinance
disbursement for diverse activities viz. 3.41 The announcement in
Rural housing, small road transport Union Budget 2014-15, financing of
operators, land development, minor Joint Farming Groups “Bhoomi Heen
irrigation, dairy development, self help Kissan” (landless farmers) has further
group, farm mechanization, poultry, given credence to effort of NABARD in
plantation and horticulture, sheep/ goat/ innovating and reaching out to the
piggery rearing, packing and grading landless farmers through Joint Liability
house activity and other sectors to the Groups mode of financing. As on
tune of `226.45 crore during 2018-19 as March, 2018 nearly 3,338 Joint Liability
on December, 2018. NABARD also Groups have been provided by banks in
supplemented the efforts of Coperative the State. For propagating “Self Help
Banks and RRBs, for crop loan Groups Bank Linkage Programme” and
disbursement in the State by “Joint Liability Group” scheme NABARD
sanctioning Short Term ST (SAO) credit is partnering with about 50 Self Help
limit of `930.00 crore against which the Promoting Institutions/ Joint Liability
banks have drawn refinance assistance Promoting Institutions in the State.
of `885.00 crore on March, 2018. During the year 2017-18, NABARD has
During 2018-19 credit limit of `720.00 sanctioned `10.00 lakh to Himachal
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Pradesh Gramin Bank for promotion and the farmers and conserving the
credit linkage of 500 JLGs over a period diminishing pastures, thus facilitating
of 3 years. Further, NABARD facilitates animal husbandry also.
short duration skill development training
for SHG members, having availed credit b) Tribal Development through
facility from banks. During 2017-18, 33 the Tribal Development Fund
number of Micro Entrepreneurship (TDF)
Development Programme (MEDPs) 3.44 NABARD, Regional Office,
have been sanctioned to various SHPI Shimla has sanctioned 5 tribal
partners, which resulted into 910 SHG development projects till December,
members got training for undertaking 2018 with an amount of `8.74 crore
livelihood activity either individually or in including grant assistance of `8.17 crore
group mode. Further one Livelihood and loan assistance of `56.30 lakh
Enterprise Development Programme covering 1,725 families.. These projects
(LEDP) have been sanctioned during aims at setting up of Wadis (small
the year 2018-19 upto December, 2018 orchards) as well as dairy units in
for training and entrepreneurship selected villages covering about 1,149
development of 150 SHG members. acres of area for plantation of Mango,
Kinnow, Lemon, Apple, Walnut, Pear,
Farm Sector Initiatives Wild Apricot. The projects are expected
3.42 A total number of 3,183 to provide tribals with an opportunity to
Farmers Clubs have been promoted in raise their income level through the wadi
the state upto December 2018 covering and dairy initiatives.
39,136 farmers from 6,041 villages. A
Federation of Farmers Clubs formed in c) Support through the Farm
Sirmaur district and another in Bilaspur Sector Promotion Fund (FSPF)
district is working for the welfare of 3.45 Under FSPF, 23 projects
farmers. and 17 seminars/ workshops/ fairs/
Apple exhibiton have been funded. So
a) Watershed Development far with a grant assistance of
3.43 NABARD, HP, Regional `1.93 crore. So far up to December,
Office has sanctioned 13 watershed 2018 a grant assistance of `1.47 crore
projects and two springshed projects till has been released for the purpose.
December, 2018. So far, an amount of These projects pertain to validation and
`7.90 crore have been disbursed under promotion of fixed bee hives for rearing
the projects against the sanctioned indigenous honey bee (Apis cerena),
amount of `12.21 crore. During the year Promotion and Replication of System of
2017-18, an amount of `1.49 crore was Rice Intensification (SRI) method for
released. All the projects combined, sustainable livehood, Project for
cover an area of about 15,933 hectares Agricultural Development with focus on
and 7,230 households from 136 villages. System of Wheat intensification,
These projects would result not only in Conservation of Chilgoza pines,
raising the water availability but prove to cultivation of medicinal and aromatic
be an important mechanism for and spice crops, promotion and
environment protection besides production of exotic vegetables for
increasing productivity and income of sustainable farming and Farmers

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training and demonstration on NABARD is providing financial
production and protection technology of assistance for promotion of skill/
temperate fruits in far flung areas. entrepreneurship development amongst
Through the projects and seminars/ the Rural Youth, Training by Master
workshops/ fairs about 30,000 farmers Craftsman, Rural Development and Self
have been benefitted. Employment Training Institutes.
RUDSETI type of institutes engaged in
d) Promotion of Farmer Producer training rural youth in various activities
Organisation (FPOs) having potential for employment and
3.46 Ministry of Agriculture, income generation. Skill Development
Government of India, has allocated a Initiatives envisage to develop, upgrade
budget of `200 crore for formation of or diversify the existing skills of the
2,000 Farmer Producer Organisations in people in rural areas looking for wage
the country. In the State of Himachal employment or livelihood opportunities
Pradesh, NABARD has sanctioned a both in group mode or individually. The
grant of `4.80 crore to 17 NGOs for cumulative number of SDPs sanctioned
formation / promotion of 53 FPOs in in the State, till March,2018, was 233
Shimla, Mandi, Kinnaur, Sirmaur, involving grant assistance of `1.21 crore
Chamba, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Kullu and benefiting about 4,832 persons. During
Solan districts.These FPOs will the year 2018-19 (December,2018) 02
undertake production, primary RSETIs have been sanctioned training
processing and marketing of vegetables, programs in different disciplines with
medicinal and aromatic plants and reimbursable grant assistance.
flowers on aggregation basis. Upto Ground Level Credit Flow
December, 2018, an amount of `3.41 3.48 The credit flow at the ground
crore has been released. Additionally, level during 2017-18 for Priority Sector
under low cost approach model, aggregated `13,278 crore representing
NABARD has sanctioned 23 new FPOs
an increase of 2.17 percent over
with a grant support of `45.36 lakh.
2016-17. The target for 2018-19 has
Rural Non-Farm Sector been fixed at `22,389 crore for various
3.47 NABARD has identified banks based on Potential Linked Credit
Rural Non-Farm Sector as one of the Plans prepared by NABARD.
thrust areas of development. It is September, 2018, the achievement
providing refinance support to against this was `7,962 crore. NABARD
Commercial Banks/ RRBs and has been preparing the district level
Cooperative Banks for development of Potential Linked Credit Plans (PLPs) on
Rural Non-Farm sector in the State. an annual basis for all districts of the
NABARD is also supporting Swarojgar State which reflect in a realistic way the
Credit Card (SCC) Scheme by way of ground level potentials, as also the
refinance, for the benefit of rural artisans credit and non-credit linkages needed
and other small entrepreneurs, for achieving the targets envisaged. The
by keeping provision of timely and PLPs are prepared based on detailed
adequate credit for working capital or discussions/ interaction with various
block capital or both to them. In addition stakeholders viz. State Govt, District
to providing refinance for production and Administration, Banks, NGOs, farmers
marketing of Rural Non-Farm products, and other related agencies. Broad

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sector wise PLP projections for 2019-20 HPGB & Cooperative servers for
has been assessed at `23,631 crore for updation of KYC details.
Himachal Pradesh. ii) Going Digital Programme:
NABARD with the motto of
Financial Inclusion spreading Financial
3.49 Financial Inclusion is the Awareness has sanctioned 6,420
process of ensuring access to financial literacy Awareness
appropriate financial products and Programme to commercial banks,
services needed by all sections of the Co-operative Bank and RRB with
society in general and vulnerable a cumulative sanction of `3.21
groups such as weaker sections and crore.
low income groups in particular at an iii) Addressing Connectivity
affordable cost in fair and transparent issues of the State: To address
manner by mainstream institutional the connectivity issues of the
players. Government of India State, setting up of solar powered
constituted two funds viz. Financial V-SAT/ Non-solar powered
Inclusion Fund (FIF) to provide impetus V-SATs on CAPEX or OPEX
to financial inclusion initiates in the model was taken up. In this
country. The following interventions FIF connection, NABARD has
have been made by NABARD in sanctioned `5.36 crore for
Himachal Pradesh to scale up Financial covering 247 sub Service Areas
Inclusion drive. of SBI, PNB, UCO and HPGB
Banks.
3.50 The objective of FIF is to iv) Financial Awareness through
support “developmental and promotional Audio Jingles: NABARD has
activities” with a view to securing greater granted a cumulative sanction of
financial inclusion, particularly among `32.40 lakh to All India Radio,
weaker sections, low-income groups BIG FM Radio Mirchi and
and in backward regions/ hither to Himachal Harijan Kalyan Sanstha
unbanked areas. NABARD continued to for spreading Financial
manage FIF for meeting the cost of Awareness through broadcasting
developmental and promotional of audio jingles in Himachal
interventions. NABARD has Pradesh.
sanctioned a support of `6.49 crore in v) Bank Sakhi Model: NABARD
financial year 2018-19 to Banks and has sanctioned a project of 50
NGOs for spreading Financial Literacy Bank sakhis to HPGB, Mandi
and strengthening Banking involving an amount `14.50 lakh
Infrastructure of the State. The wherein SHG Leaders/ Members
cumulative support granted till date will work as BC agents in the
under FIF is as under: villages thereby thrusting the
i) Central KYC (CKYC): financial inclusion drive in the
During the last year NABARD state.
has provided sanction of `15.60 vi) Promotion of Cashless
lakh for operationalisation of Transaction:
Central KYC Records Registry in i) NABARD has sanctioned
`1.20 crore to HPGB for

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 deploying 2,000 PoS Cooperative Societies, Industrial
machines in 1,000 villages Cooperative Societies, other registered
of Himachal Pradesh. federations, PACS, etc. set up by
ii) NABARD has given producers to meet the needs of the
support of `30.00 lakh for producers (farmers, artisans, handloom
capital expenditure i.e. for weavers, etc.) by providing timely credit
purchasing training (mix of loan and limited grant), capacity
equipment and building of producers, strengthening of
maintenance thereof to all Producers' Organisations. As on
10 RSETIs in Himachal December,2018 a total financial
Pradesh. assistance of `4.50 crore has been
iii) NABARD will also ensure sanctioned by NABARD
coverage of 1.24 lakh
Kissan Credit Card holders Financial assistance to PACS for
in Himachal Pradesh taking up Multi Service Activities
through Rupay Kisan 3.52 In order to enable PACS to
credit thereby enabling the provide more services to their members
farmers to move towards and generate income for themselves, an
the cashless front of the initiative has been taken to develop
economy. PACS as Multi service Centres for
iv) NABARD has also given enabling the PACS to provide ancillary
support of `65.75 lakh to services to their members and for
HPGB for setting up of 263 creating additional business avenues
Micro ATMs in its and diversify its activities. As on
branches to promote December, 2018 a total financial
digital banking and is also assistance of `4.89 crore has been
sanctioning Mobile Demo sanctioned by NABARD.
Vans to Co-operative
Banks and RRB for Financial Assistance to Federations
spreading awareness 3.53 In order to strengthen
about digital banking in the Marketing Federations/ Cooperatives in
State. the marketing and other agriculture
activities a separate line of credit, viz.
Credit Facilities to Federations has been
New Business Initiatives
made available for the Marketing
Federations/ Cooperatives to promote
Financial Assistance to Producers
the marketing of agriculture produce and
Organisation (PODF)
other agriculture activities. Marketing
3.51 In order to support and
Federations/ Cooperatives having PACS
finance Producers Organisations,
and other producers’ organisations, as
NABARD has set up the “Producers
members / shareholders are eligible to
Organisations Development Fund”. The
avail financial assistance under this
objective of the fund is to support
scheme. Financial assistance will be
registered producers organization viz.,
available in the form of short term loan
Producers Company, Producers
for crop procurement under Minimum
Cooperatives, registered Farmer
Support Price Scheme (MSP) and
Federations, Mutually Aided
supply of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides,

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plant protection, etc to the farmers and operational in the state under which
in the form of long term loan for post subsidy is routed through NABARD.
harvest handling including sorting and
grading, primary processing, marketing NABCONS
etc. Such Federations/ Cooperatives 3.57 NABARD Consultancy
should also be supported for providing Services (NABCONS) is a wholly owned
agro advisory services and market subsidiary promoted by National Bank
information through e-agriculture for Agriculture and Rural Development
marketing. (NABARD) and is engaged in providing
consultancy in all spheres of agriculture,
Financial Assistance to Cooperative rural development and allied areas.
Banks Nabcons leverages on the core
3.54 NABARD has been competence of the NABARD in the
traditionally providing refinance support areas of agricultural and rural
to District Co-operative Banks through development, especially multi
State Cooperative Banks. NABARD has disciplinary projects, banking,
designed a Short Term Multi purpose institutional development, infrastructure,
Credit Product for financing the CCBs training, etc. The broad areas of specific
directly for meeting working capital and competence in which the consultancy
farm asset maintenance needs of the assignments are taken up by NABARD
individual borrowers and affiliated Consultancy Services are feasibility
Primary Agricultural Cooperative studies, project formulation, appraisal,
Societies (PACS). A cash credit limit of financing arrangement, project
`100 crore was sanctioned to Kangra management and monitoring,
CCB for the year 2018-19. concurrent and impact evaluation,
restructuring of agri-business units,
vision documentation, development
Government Sponsored Schemes:
administration and reforms, institution
3.55 With a view to provide
development and turnaround of rural
sustainable employment opportunities to
financial institutions, performance rating
members of SHGs and rural folks to
of rural agencies, bank supervision,
increase their income level and also to
policy and action research studies,
increase milk production in the state by
seminars on rural development themes,
better cattle and milk management,
micro finance related training, exposure
through DEDS scheme of Government
visits and capacity building, training of
of India. During 2018-19 up to
trainers and building up training
December, 2018 `1.94 crore subsidy
institutions, non-farm enterprise
has been disbursed to 200 beneficiaries.
promotion.
3.56 In addition to this, three
3.58 In the State of Himachal
more Government sponsored Schemes
Pradesh, NABCONS has completed the
viz., “Agriclinic and Agribusiness centres
following major assignments with a
Scheme”, “National Livestock Mission –
quality benchmark and high level of
Entrepreneurial Development &
client satisfaction;
Employment Guarantee” and “New
i) Third party inspection of Border
Agriculture Marketing Infrastructure
Area Development Programmes
Scheme”, a sub-scheme of ISAM are
in Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti
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 districts. the fund is provided to State
ii) Third party evaluation of Cooperative bank run training institute
interventions under Rashtriya (ACSTI Shimla), District Central
Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY) Cooperative banks and Primary
iii) Evaluation of the poly house Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS). A
scheme under Pt. Deen Dayal total amount of `34.23 lakh was
Kisan Bagwan Samridhi Yojna. sanctioned during 2017-18 for
iv) Preparation of DPRs, survey and development of cooperatives in the
investigations of Japan state.
International Co-operative
Agency projects in Mandi and Financial Assistance
Kangra districts. i) NABARD has been extending
v) Management Consultancy for financial support to different
CA/ CS stores and Mandi cooperative training institutions
Automation for Himachal Pradesh (CTIs) under SOFTCOB out of
Marketing Board. CDF to facilitate the effective
vi) Preparation of State Irrigation training delivery and support their
Plan (SIP) District Irrigation Plan training capacities. During the
(DIP) under Prime Minister Krishi year 2017-18, NABARD
Sinchai Yojna (PMKYS) for 12 extended financial support of
districts in the State. `30.23 lakh to Agriculture
vii) Evaluation of special central Cooperative Staff Training
Assistance to Scheduled Caste Institute (ACSTI) established by
Sub Plan Schemes in the State. Himachal Pradesh State
viii) Feasibility Study for setting up of Cooperative Bank (HPStCB) for
12 Controlled Atmosphere (CA) capacity building of staff of
stores/ cold Stores in the State. cooperative credit institutions.
ix) Design, Development, Assistance helped in the capacity
Implementation and Maintenance building of personnel through
of Mandi Management training programmes. During
Information System in APMCs. 2018-19 as on December,2018,
x) Appraisal of projects for Kangra financial support of `15.07 lakh
Central Co-operative Bank Ltd. was given to ACSTI under
SOFTCOB.
Institutional Development ii) An amount of `4.00 lakh was
3.59 NABARD provides provided as grant to 05 Primary
assistance to Cooperative Credit Agricultural Cooperative
Structure (CCS) for capacity building Societies (PACS) for
and creation of infrastructure as well as infrastructure development viz.
for introduction and better use of Almirah, Safe for cash, Computer
Information technology. NABARD and other furniture items. The
created an exclusive and dedicated fund support provided by NABARD
viz. Cooperative Development Fund helped the PACS in improvement
(CDF) for this purpose. Assistance from of their image and ensuring better
service to their members.

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NABARD’s initiatives for Climate change has facilitated the preparation,
Change in Himachal Pradesh development and sanction of a project
3.60 NABARD has been on ‘Sustained Livelihoods of Agriculture
designated National Implementing Entity Dependent Communities in Drought
(NIE) for Adaptation Fund (AF), Green Prone District of Himachal Pradesh
Climate Fund (GCF) set up under through Climate Smart Solutions’ in
United Nation’s Framework convention Sirmaur District from the Executing
on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and for Entity (EE) i.e. Department of
‘National Adaptatiion Fund for climate Environment, Science and Technology,
change (NAFCC) set up by the Ministry Government, of Himachal Pradesh. The
of Environment, Forests and Climate MoEF and CC has sanctioned `20.00
Change. crore for the project. An amount of
`3.30 crore has since been released by
3.61 NABARD in its efforts NABARD as on December,2018.
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 4. EXCISE AND TAXATION
4.1 The Department of Excise targets fixed for these facilities have
and Taxation is a major revenue earning been described below:-
department of the Government of  Registration threshold has been
Himachal Pradesh. During the year increased to `10 lakh to 20 lakh
2017-18 revenue collected under VAT under GST Act Vide ordinance
was `2,525.87 crore, which is `41.18 No.1 of 2018 dated 05-11-2018
percent of total revenue collected i.e. under HPGST Act,2017.
`6,133.56 crore. During the year  A scheme providing for self
2017-18 an amount of `1,833.15 crore assessment of cases under VAT
was realized under the head 0006- and CST has been introduced to
SGST, which was 29.88 percent of total reduce huge pendency under
revenue collection, an amount of VAT Act, 2005 and CST Act,
`1,311.25 crore was realized under the 1956.
head 0039-State Excise which was 21.37  The additional Goods Tax (AGT)
percent of total revenue and remaining under the HP Passengers and
7.56 percent collection was under the Goods Taxation Act,1955 has
HP Passenger and Goods Tax Act, HP been fixed as per criteria given
Luxury Tax Act, HP Certain Goods below:-
Carried by Road Tax Act and HP i) “All types of yarn (excluding
Entertainment Tax Act. woollen yarn) has been reduced.
to `2.25 per 10 kg or part thereof
4.2 The Government has fixed from `3.00 and Iron and steel has
a target of `145.27 crore in respect of been reduced to `3.75 per quintal
Head of Account 0042-PGT and or part thereof to `5.00 per kg or
`351.19 crore in respect of OTD-0045 for part and AGT on Plastic goods
the financial year 2018-19. The revenue has been fixed to 56 paise per kg
target for the FY 2018-19 under the or part there of from 75 paise.
Major Head -0039 State Excise has been (ii) The certain goods carried by
fixed at `1,425.76 crore which is `74.27 road (under H.P. C.G.C.R. Act,
crore more than the previous financial 1999) on apple, fruits and
Year 2017-18.The department is making vegetables has been withdrawn.
all out efforts to achieve the target fixed  Targets for Financial Year
for this financial year. 2018-19
i) Targets of `145.27 crore
4.3 The tax collection /revenue has fixed in respect of PGT
receipts under HP Passengers and including AGT.
Goods Act 1955/ Major Head -0042 PGT ii) Targets of `351.19 crore has
(PGT & AGT) has been at `69.00 crore been fixed in respect of OTD
and HP Taxation (on certain Goods (Entertainment Tax, Luxury
carried by Roads) Act, 1999/Major Head Tax, Toll Tax CGCR).
0045 OTD (Entertainment Tax & Luxury  Targets for Information
Tax & CGCR has been at `185.17 crore. Technology
(i) Issuance of online Excise
4.4 The Department has permit
provided different facilities and the
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 (ii) Issuance of online Excise Government. for the year
Pass. 2018-19.
(iii) The IT branch of Excise  Online facility for issuance of
Department proposes the online provisional license, license
development of Mobile and passes of sub-vend.
App for the payment of  The State has implemented its
taxes in order to facilitate own Excise Act, 2011 from
the stake holders i.e 18.08.2012, under which a
Transporters/dealers etc. specific provision for confiscation
under Allied Taxes i.e. of vehicles being used for
Additional Goods Tax smuggling of liquor has been
(AGT),Certain Goods stipulated.
Carried by Roads  The affixing of Holograms on
(CGCR),Passengers & each and every bottle of IMFS
Goods Tax (PGT) and country liquor has been
administered by the made compulsory to ensure
Department. providing of qualitative liquor to
 The Licenses of L-1D, L-13D, the consumers.
L-1S, L-13S, L-1W and L-13W
has been cancelled by the the

TABLE 4.1
GROWTH OF REVENUE RECEIPTS
(` in crore)
State Excise Sales Tax PGT OTD Total
2000-01 209.17 302.05 43.05 52.60 606.87
2001-02 236.28 355.08 34.26 63.74 689.36
2002-03 237.42 383.33 31.45 75.10 727.30
2003-04 280.21 436.75 33.96 85.24 836.16
2004-05 299.90 542.37 38.42 97.83 978.52
2005-06 328.97 726.98 42.61 124.14 1222.70
2006-07 341.86 914.45 50.22 118.64 1425.17
2007-08 389.57 1092.47 55.12 137.16 1674.32
2008-09 431.83 1246.31 62.39 169.00 1909.53
2009-10 500.72 1488.16 88.74 197.13 2274.75
2010-11 562.95 2103.39 93.26 283.35 3042.95
2011-12 707.36 2476.78 94.36 294.96 3573.46
2012-13 809.86 2728.21 101.39 331.88 3971.35
2013-14 951.95 3141.09 104.94 326.26 4524.24
2014-15 1044.14 3660.57 110.04 365.01 5179.76
2015-16 1131.22 3992.99 115.28 375.26 5614.75
2016-17 1307.87 4381.91 121.37 359.85 6171.00
2017-18 1311.25 2525.87(ST) 111.69 351.60 6133.56
1833.15(GST)
2018-19 940.39 788.84(ST) 74.91 206.91 4230.42
Upto 2219.37(GST)
Nov,2018

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 5. PRICE MOVEMENT
Price Situation
5.1 Containment of Inflation is during the month of November,2017
in the priority list of Government. was 116.4 which increased to 121.8(P)
Inflation hurts the common man most as in the month of November, 2018
their income is not indexed to prices. showing an inflation rate of (+)4.64
Inflationary tendencies are measured by percent. The month-wise average
Wholesale Price Index (WPI). The Wholesale Price Index Numbers for the
Wholesale Price Index at National level year 2018-19 depicting inflation rate is
given in the Table 5.1 below:-

Table-5.1
All India Wholesale Price Index No.(Base 2011-12=100)
Month 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Inflation
rate
April 108.6 114.1 110.2 109.0 113.2 117.3 3.62
May 108.6 114.8 111.4 110.4 112.9 118.3 4.78
June 110.1 115.2 111.8 111.7 112.7 119.1 5.68
July 111.2 116.7 111.1 111.8 113.9 119.9 5.27
August 112.9 117.2 110.0 111.2 114.8 120.1 4.62
September 114.3 116.4 109.9 111.4 114.9 120.9 5.22
October 114.6 115.6 110.1 111.5 115.6 121.7 5.28
November 114.3 114.1 109.9 111.9 116.4 121.8P 4.64
December 113.4 112.1 109.4 111.7 115.7 ..
January 113.6 110.8 108.0 112.6 116.0 ..
February 113.6 109.6 107.1 113.0 116.1 ..
March 114.3 109.9 107.7 113.2 116.3 ..
Average 112.5 113.9 109.7 111.6 114.9 .. ..

P: Provisional
Consumer Price Index (CPI) IW
5.2 The price situation in (Base 2001=100) of Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh remained under increased at slightly lower rate as
constant watch. The Food, Civil compared to the National level. The
Supplies and Consumer Affairs C.P.I. for industrial workers in Himachal
Department of the State has been Pradesh increased by only 2.31 percent
keeping constant vigil on the price in November, 2018 against 4.86 percent
situation and maintained the mechanism at National level. Further, in order to
of supplying the essential consumer check hoarding, profiteering and other
commodities to the public through a malpractices in the sale and
network of 4,918 fair price shops. In distribution of essential commodities of
order to monitor food insecurity and mass consumption, the State
vulnerability issues the Department of Government is vigorously enforcing
Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer various Orders/ Acts. A system of
Affairs is also implementing Food regular weekly monitoring of prices of
Insecurity and Vulnerability Mapping essential commodities continued during
System (FIVIMS) through G.I.S. As a the year by the department of
result of various measures by the State Economics and Statistics so that
Government the prices of essential effective measures can be taken in time
commodities remained under control. to check undue price rise.
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 Table - 5.2
Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers in H.P.
(Base 2001=100)
Month 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Percentage
change over
previous year
April 201 219 227 237 248 257 3.22
May 205 219 229 238 247 256 3.64
June 208 221 230 241 250 258 3.20
July 213 227 233 246 257 265 2.71
August 214 229 234 246 259 267 3.09
September 215 228 236 245 258 266 3.10
October 217 227 239 248 258 267 3.49
November 218 225 241 248 260 266 2.31
December 213 224 238 246 259
January 214 225 237 251 258
February 215 225 237 252 256
March 217 226 236 253 256
Average 213 225 235 246 256

Table- 5.3
Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers of All India
(Base 2001=100)
Month 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Percentage
change over
previous year
April 226 242 256 271 277 288 3.97
May 228 244 258 275 278 289 3.96
June 231 246 261 277 280 291 3.93
July 235 252 263 280 285 301 5.61
August 237 253 264 278 285 301 5.61
September 238 253 266 277 285 301 5.61
October 241 253 269 278 287 302 5.23
November 243 253 270 277 288 302 4.86
December 239 253 269 275 286
January 237 254 269 274 288
February 238 253 267 274 287
March 239 254 268 275 287
Average 236 251 265 276 284

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 6. FOOD SECURITY AND CIVIL SUPPLIES

Targeted Public Distribution 2) Other than NFSA (APL)

System(TPDS)
6.1 One of the main constituents 6.2 In the State, the Targeted
of the Govt. strategy for poverty Public Distribution System, having total
alleviation is Targeted Public ration cards 18,32,389 covering cards
Distribution System (TPDS) which population 74,16,913. These card
ensures availability of essential holders are provided with essential
commodities like Wheat, Wheat Atta, commodities through 4,918 fair price
Rice, Levy sugar etc. through a network shops which constitute 3,221
of 4,918 fair price shops. The total Cooperative Societies, 13 Panchayat,
families for distribution of essential items 69 HPSCSC, 1,608 Individual and 7
have been divided in two categories viz. Mahila Mandals.

1) National Food Security Act

(NFSA) (Eligible Household) 6.3 Distribution of essential
i) Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) commodities during the year 2018-19
ii) Priority Households November,2018.

Table-6.1
Sl.No. Name of Commodity Unit Distribution of items
upto November, 2018
1. Wheat/Atta APL M.T. 1,07,577
2. Rice APL M.T. 49,963
3. Wheat BPL/Atta BPL/Atta PHH M.T. 44,583
4. Rice BPL/PHH M.T. 36,994
5. Wheat (AAY/NFSA and Atta M.T. 25,529
NFSA)
6. Rice (AAY/NFSA) M.T. 35,362
7. Rice Annapurna M.T. 5
8. Levy Sugar/
Sugar (NFSA/APL) M.T. 28,810
9. Pulses M.T. 31,339
10. Iodised Salt M.T. 8,028
11. Refined Oil K.L. 4,574
12. Mustard Oil K.L. 15,619

6.4 Presently, following food items H.P.State Subsidised Schemes which is

are being distributed under TPDS and as under:-

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 Table-6.2
Sl. Per Ration Card Distribution (Quantity)
No.
1 Pulses Dal Urd Sabut, Dal Channa, Dal Malka, Moong Sabut
(Consumer will be given choice to opt for 3 pulses out of 4 pulses)

2 Edible oil Edible Oil (Mustard Oil and Soya Refined Oil) 1 Ltr. having 1 & 2
members and 2 Ltrs. having 3 & above family members

3 Iodised salt One Kg. Iodised salt

Rate of Dal Urd Sabut @ `30.00 per Kg., Dal Channa @ `35.00 per
kg., Dal Malka @ `30.00 per Kg., Moong Sabut @ `.45.00 per Kg.,
I.Salt @ `4 per Kg., Edible Oil (Mustard Oil @ ` 78.00 per ltr. &
Soya Refined Oil @ `70.00 per ltr.)

4 Non- NFSA 19.50 Kg. foodgrains

i) APL (13.50 Kg. Wheat Atta @ `8.60 per kg & 6 Kg. Rice @ `10.00 per
Kg.)
Note:- The APL consumers of the Tribal Areas of the State are also
being provided 20 Kg. Wheat/Atta @ `7.60 per Kg./ `8.60 per Kg.
and 15 Kg. Rice @ `10.00 per Kg. per family per month w.e.f.
September, 2014.

ii) BPL The BPL families is being issued additional foodgrains to make good
the quantity equal to 35 Kg. per family per month at BPL rate i.e.
Wheat @ `5.25 per Kg. & Rice @ `6.85 per Kg.

The quantity of wheat and rice will be distributed according to the

household members for which detail is as given. For one member
family 17 Kg. and 13 Kg., two members family 14 Kg. and 11 Kg.,
three members family 11 Kg. and 9 Kg., four members family 8 Kg.
and 7 Kg., five members family 5 Kg. and 5 Kg., six members family
2 Kg. and 3 Kg. respectively.

iii) For Annapurna 10 Kg. Rice free of cost.

card holder

5 NFSA
i) For AAY ration 35 Kg. per family i.e. 20 Kg. Wheat @ `2 per kg and 15 Kg. Rice @
card holder `3 per kg.
ii) For Priority 5 Kg. per member i.e. 3 Kg. Wheat @ `2 per kg and 2 Kg. Rice
Households @ `3 per kg.The PHH beneficiaries (up to 3 members) are also
provided food grains (Wheat and Rice) from Non-NFSA allocation of
the State at APL rates to make their entitlement 10,15 and 20
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6 Sugar For Non- NFSA (APL) ration card holders 500 gm per member per
month @ `24.00 per kg.
For NFSA (Non-APL) ration card holders 500 gm per member per
month @ `13.00 per kg. Note: 1 Kg. in case of AAY ration card
having 1 family member.

Table 6.3
Items Stocked in the Tribal Areas for Distribution as on November,2018
Sl. No. Name of Commodity Unit Quantity
1 Wheat/ Atta APL M.T. 4,189
2 Rice APL M.T. 3,867
3 Wheat BPL M.T. 418
4 Rice BPL M.T. 423
5 Wheat (AAY/ NFSA) M.T. 2,225
6 Rice (AAY / NFSA) M.T. 1,744
7 Rice Annapurna M.T. 0
8 Sugar M.T. 800
9 I. Salt M.T 374
10 Pulses M.T 794
11 Kerosene K.L 168
12 L.P.G. 14.2 Kg. No. 92,438
13 Edible Oil K.L. 712

Other Activities

Petrol and Petroleum Products

6.5 At present, there are 26 System (TPDS) and National Food
wholesale Kerosene oil dealers, 415 Security Act (NFSA). During the current
Petrol Pumps and 166 Gas Agencies financial year 2018-19, up to
working in the Pradesh. December,2018 the Corporation
procured and distributed various
Himachal Pradesh State Civil commodities under TPDS to the tune of
Supplies Corporation (HPSCSC) `978.20 crore as compared to `911.25
crore during the corresponding period of
6.6 The H.P. State Civil last year.
Supplies Corporation as a “CENTRAL
PROCUREMENT AGENCY” for all 6.7 Presently, the Corporation
controlled and non-controlled essential is also providing other essential items
commodities in the State is procuring like cooking gas, Diesel/ Petrol/
and distributing food-grains and other Kerosene Oil and lifesaving drugs/
essential commodities to the entire medicines at reasonable rates to the
satisfaction of the Government under consumers of the State through its 117
the Targeted Public Distribution Wholesale Godowns, 76 Retail Shops/
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4 Petrol Pumps and 36 Medicine Shops. said scheme to the tune of `377.00
In addition to this, the procurement and crore as compared to `292.00 crore
distribution, of non-controlled during corresponding period of last year
commodities (like sugar, pulses, rice, to the Ration Card holders of the
atta, detergents powder & soap, tea pradesh as per the scale fixed by the
leaves, exercise note books, cement, State Government. During the year
CGI Sheets, medicines, items under 2018-19 for the implementation of this
Supplementary Nutritional Programme, scheme, a budget provision of `220.00
MNREGA- cement and petroleum crore has been made as State subsidy.
products etc.) through wholesale During the year 2018-19 the corporation
godowns and retail shops of the is likely to achieve a total turnover of
Corporation which certainly has played over `1,520 crore as compared to
an important role in stabilising prices of `1,500 crore during the year 2017-18.
these commodities prevailing in the
open market. During the current Government Supplies
financial Year, 2018-19, up to 6.9 Himachal Pradesh State
December, 2018 the Corporation Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd. is
procured and distributed various managing the procurement and supplies
commodities under the scheme to the of Ayurvedic medicines to Government
tune of `473.42 crore as compared to hospitals, Cement to Government
`370.48 crore during corresponding Department/ Board/ Corporations and
period of last year. other Government institutions and GI/
DI/ CI Pipes to I and PH Department of
6.8 The corporation is Government of Himachal Pradesh.
arranging the supplies of rice and other During the current financial year, 2018-
supplementary items under the Mid-day- 19 the tentative position of Government
Meal Scheme to Primary and Upper supply remain as under:-
Primary Schools as per the allocation (` in crore)
made by the concerned Deputy
Commissioner. During the current 1 Supply of Cement 98.00
financial year 2018-19 up to December, to Govt. Deptt./
2018 the Corporation arranged the Boards/ Corporation
distribution of 16,439 MT rice as 2 GI/ DI /CI Pipes to 84.00
compared to 11,087 MT during the Iand PH
corresponding period of last year under Department
this scheme. The Corporation is also Total 182.00
arranging the supplies of identified
MNREGA Cement Supplies
Specially Subsidized items (pulses of
6.10 During the financial year
various kinds, Edible Oil (Mustard/
2018-19 upto December, 2018 the
Refined) and I. Salt) under the State
Corporation managed the procurement
Sponsored Schemes as per the
and distribution of 30,65,920 bags
decisions of the purchase committee
cement amounting to `69.86 crore to
constituted by the Government. During
various Panchayats for developmental
the current financial year 2018-19, upto
works of the Panchayats in the whole of
December, 2018 the Corporation has
the State.
distributed these commodities under the

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Food Security in Tribal and among the beneficiaries of the State.
Inaccessible Areas of the State During the financial year 2018-19 up
6.11 The Corporation is to December,2018, 61,484 MT rice and
committed to provide all essential 38,766 MT wheat at the rate of `3.00
commodities, Petroleum products and `2.00 per kg per month respectively
including kerosene oil and LPG in tribal have been distributed to the identified
and inaccessible areas, where private beneficiaries. In addition to above, in the
traders do not venture to undertake absence of separate Warehouse
these operations due to economic non- Corporation of the State Government,
viability of the trade. During the current the Himachal Pradesh State Civil
financial year, 2018-19 the supplies of Supplies Corporation is managing
essential items and Petroleum products storage capacity itself, through 22,470
to tribal and snow bound area were MT owned and 34,840 MT hired
arranged as per the tribal action plan of godowns in the State. In view of
the Government. successful implementation of the
NFSA, 2013 additional Storage
Dividend Capacity is being created and efforts are
6.12 The corporation is earning being made for constructing of godowns
profit since its inception i.e 1980. During at various places ranging from 500 MT
the year 2017-18 a net profit of `1.28 to 1,000 MT capacity for which
crore was earned and a sum of `35.15 identification/ transfer of Government
lakh was proposed to be paid as land in the name of the Department/
dividend to the Government of Himachal Corporation is in progress. State
Pradesh. Government has provided funds which
is still receivable, for creating additional
Implementation of National Food food grains storage capacity during
Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) 2018-19.
6.13 Under the task and
responsibilities assigned by the SAIL Yard
Government of India to States for 6.14 During the current financial
implementation of National Food year, 2018-19, as per initiative taken by
Security Act 2013, the Himachal the Corporation, the Steel Authority of
Pradesh State Civil Supplies India Ltd. has entrusted SAIL Yard at
Corporation is playing major role in Bhattakuffar for the supply of quality
implementing the scheme through steel to various Government
timely procurement, storage Departments/ Boards/ Corporations,
and supply of allocated food grains upto December, 2018 a total quantity of
through its 117 wholesale centres to 907.27 MT steel had been supplied.
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 7. AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE
AGRICULTURE Table-7.1
7.1 Agriculture is the main
occupation of the people of Himachal Distribution of Land
Pradesh and has an important place in
the economy of the State. Himachal
Holdings
Size of Category No. of Area Av. size
Pradesh is the only State in the country Holdings (Farmers) Holdings (lakh of
whose 89.96 percent population (hect.) (lakh) hect.) Holding
(Census 2011) lives in rural areas. (hect.)
Below 1.0 Marginal 6.70 2.73 0.41
Therefore dependency on Agriculture/ (69.78%) (28.63%)
Horticulture is ominent as it provides 1.0-2.0 Small 1.75 2.44 1.39
direct employment to about 62 percent (18.17%) (25.55%)
2.0-4.0 Semi 0.85 2.31 2.72
of total workers of the State. Medium (8.84%) (24.14%)
4.0-10.0 Medium 0.28 1.57 5.61
7.2 Agriculture happens to (2.87%) (16.39%)
10.0-Above Large 0.03 0.51 17.00
be the premier source of State Income (0.34%) (5.29%)
(GSDP). About 9 per cent of the total Total 9.61 9.55 1.00
GSDP comes from agriculture and its
allied sectors. Out of the total 7.3 About 80 percent of the
geographical area of State 55.67 lakh total cultivated area in the State is
hectare the area of operational rainfed. Rice, Wheat and Maize are
holdings is about 9.55 lakh hectares important cereal crops of the State.
and is operated by 9.61 lakh farmers. Groundnut, Soyabeen and Sunflower in
The average holding size is about 1.00 Kharif and Rapeseed / Mustard and
hectare. Distribution of land holdings Toria in the Rabi season are important
according to 2010-11 Agricultural oilseed crops. Urd, Bean, Moong,
Census shows that 87.95 percent of Rajmash in Kharif season and Gram
the total holdings are of Small and Lentil in Rabi are the important pulse
Marginal farmers. About 11.71 percent crops of the State. Agro-climatically the
of holdings are owned by Semi State can be divided into four zones
Medium and Medium farmers and only viz.:-
0.34 percent by large farmers. The  Sub Tropical, sub-mountain and
distribution of land holdings in low hills.
Himachal Pradesh has been depicted  Sub Temperate, Sub humid mid
in Table-7.1 hills.
 Wet Temperate high hills.
 Dry Temperate high hills and
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 The Agro-climatic conditions Table 7.2
in the State are congenial for the Monsoon Season Rainfall
production of cash crops like seed (June- September, 2018)
potato, off-season vegetables and District Actual Normal Excess or
ginger. (mm) (mm) Deficient
Total %age
(mm)
7.4 The State Government is Bilaspur 1211 877 334 38
laying emphasis on production of off- Chamba 873 1406 534 (-)38
season vegetables, potato, ginger, Hamirpur 1388 1079 309 29
Kangra 2123 1582 541 34
pulses and oilseeds besides increasing Kinnaur 180 264 (-) 84 (-) 32
production of cereal crops, through Kullu 776 520 256 49
timely and adequate supply of inputs, L/Spiti 263 458 (-) 195 (-) 43
Mandi 1353 1093 260 24
demonstration and effective Shimla 807 634 173 27
dissemination of improved farm Sirmaur 1320 1325 (-) 5 0
technology, replacement of old variety Solan 1111 1000 111 11
Una 1375 863 512 59
seed, promoting integrated pest Average 917 825 92 11
management, bringing more area under
efficient use of water resources and
implementation of Wasteland Post Monsoon Seasons Rainfall Data
Development Projects. There are four for the period from
distinct seasons with respect to rainfall. (October-December,2018)
Almost half of the rainfall is received District Actual Normal Excess or
(mm) (mm) Deficient
during the Monsoon season and Total %age
remaining precipitation is distributed (mm)
among other seasons. The State Bilaspur 40 70 (-) 30 (-) 43
received an average rainfall of 1,251 Chamba 88 127 (-)39 (-) 31
Hamirpur 34 86 (-) 52 (-) 61
mms. Kangra district gets the highest Kangra 40 105 (-) 64 (-) 61
rainfall followed by Chamba, Sirmaur Kinnaur 49 102 (-) 53 (-) 52
and Mandi. Kullu 110 98 12 12
L/Spiti 61 144 (-) 82 (-) 57
Mandi 50 81 (-) 30 (-) 38
Monsoon Season 2018 Shimla 52 75 (-) 23 (-) 31
7.5 The performance of Sirmaur 35 87 (-) 52 (-) 60
Solan 48 89 (-) 41 (-) 46
agriculture is closely related to the Una 19 72 (-) 52 (-) 73
performance of monsoon. During the Average 56 108 (-) 52 (-) 48
monsoon season of 2018 (June-
September) in Himachal Pradesh the Note:
Normal = -19% to +19%
rainfall received was Normal in Sirmaur Excess = 20% and above
and Solan, Deficent in Chamba, Kinnaur Deficien = -20% to –59%
and Lahaul Spiti. For Himachal as a Scanty = -60% to –99%
whole, the total rainfall during the entire
monsoon season was 11 percent above Crop Performance 2017-18
the annual normal rainfall. The Table 7.2 7.6 The economy of Himachal
shows southwest monsoon performance Pradesh is largely depend on agriculture
in various districts. which still occupies a significant place in
the State economy as 9.4 percent of
total State Domestic Product in 2016-17

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was generated by agriculture and allied to the mid of June. Maize and Paddy are
sectors and any fluctuations in the the the principal food-grain crops
production of foodgrains affect the growing during Kharif season. Other
economy significantly. During the minor crops are Ragi, Millets and
Twelfth Five Year Plan, 2012-17 pulses. During this season about 20
emphasis has been laid on production of percent of area is sown in the month of
off-season vegetables, potato, pulses April-May whereas remaining area is
and oilseeds besides cereal crops sown in the month of June and July
through timely and adequate supply of which is a peak Kharif sowing period.
inputs, bringing more area under Due to normal rain in the most part of
irrigation, approach of watershed the State, the sowing could be done in
development, demonstration and time and overall crop condition was
effective dissemination of improved farm normal. However during Monsoon
technology etc. The year 2017-18 season 2017 there was heavy rain fall in
agriculturally remained an average year some pockets of the State and standing
and the foodgrains production was Kharif crops were affected to some
anticipated as per 3rd estimates around extent and the production of `7.77 lakh
`15.31 lakh MT against `15.63 lakh MT M.T. has been anticipated against the
achieved during 2016-17. The production target of `8.94 lakh M.T. for
production of Potato was ` 1.99 lakh MT the Kharif 2017 season. During Rabi
in 2017-18 as against ` 1.96 lakh MT in 2017-18 from October to December,
2016-17. The production of vegetables 2017 season the rain received were
during the year 2017-18 was ` 16.92 deficient by (-) 49 percent in the post
lakh MT as against `16.54 lakh MT in Monsoon season rainfall for the period
2016-17. October to December,2017 but the rains
were received in the month of January,
Crop Prospects 2018-19 2018 due to which late variety seeds
7.7 The food grain production were sown thus minimizing the
target for 2018-19 are to be around possibility of loss due to draught. As
` 16.69 lakh MT. The Kharif production such against the Rabi 2017-18 the total
mainly depends upon the behaviour of production of `7.51 lakh M.T. has been
south west monsoon, as about 80 anticipated. The crop wise production of
percent of the total cultivated area is foodgrains and commercial crops
rainfed. The sowing of Kharif crops are shown in Table 7.4
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 Table-7.4
Foodgrains Production (In ’000 MT)
Crop 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
rd
3 Estimate (Target) (Target)
I.Foodgrains
Rice 135.48 117.80 132.00 134.00
Maize 736.46 644.44 742.00 760.00
Ragi 1.60 1.48 2.10 2.55
Millets 4.80 3.70 3.70 3.60
Wheat 605.18 670.00 690.00 670.00
Barley 28.66 36.00 36.00 35.30
Gram 0.41 0.45 0.45 0.43
Pulses 50.14 57.00 62.50 30.30
Foodgrains 1562.73 1530.87 1668.75 1636.18
II.Commercial
Crops
Potato 195.84 198.66 195.00 196.30
Vegetables 1653.51 1691.56 1650.00 1656.00
Ginger(Green) 35.39 33.70 35.00 34.40
Growth in Foodgrains Production
7.8 There is limited scope of
increasing production through High Yielding Varieties Programme
expansion of cultivable land. Like whole (H.Y.V.P.)
country, Himachal too has almost 7.9 In order to increase the
reached a plateau in so far as cultivable production of foodgrains, emphasis has
land is concerned. Hence, the emphasis been laid on distribution of seeds of high
has to be on increasing yielding varieties to the farmers. Area
productivity levels besides diversification brought under high yielding varieties of
towards high value crops. Due to an principal crops viz. Maize, Paddy and
increasing shift towards commercial Wheat during the last five years and
crops, the area under food-grains proposed for 2018-19 is given in table
production is gradually declining as the 7.6.
area which in 1997-98 was 853.88 Table-7.6
thousand hectares is likely to be Area Brought Under High Yielding Verities
declined to 752.88 thousand hectares in (‘000 hect.)
2016-17 decrease in production thus Year Maize Paddy Wheat
reflects loss in productivity as is evident 2016-17 196.94 62.76 321.37
from the Table 7.5 2017-18(Target) 206.00 65.00 342.00
2018-19(Target) 205.00 63.00 330.00
Table 7.5 2019-20(Target) 203.00 62.90 323.00
Food grains Area and Production
Area Produc- Produc- There are 20 Seed
Year (`000 tion tion per
hect.) (’000 hectare Multiplication Farms from where
M.T.) (M.T.) foundation seed is distributed to
2016-17
rd
752.88 1562.73 2.07 registered farmers. In addition,
2017-18(3
estimate) 786.93 1530.87 1.95
there are 3 Vegetable
2018-19(Target) 768.43 1668.75 2.17 Development Stations, 12 Potato
2019-20(Target) 764.25 1636.18 2.14 Development Stations and 1 Ginger
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Plant Protection Programme season, soil samples are collected from
7.10 In order to increase the the farmers’ fields and analysed in the
production of crops, adoption of plant soil testing laboratories. Soil testing
protection measures is of paramount laboratories have been established in all
importance. During each season, the districts (except Lahaul and Spiti).
campaigns are organized to fight the These laboratories have been
menace of crop disease, insects and strengthened with latest equipments. At
pest etc. The Scheduled Castes/ present 11 soil testing labs have been
Scheduled Tribes, IRDP families’ strengthened 9 mobile labs and 47 mini
farmers of Backward Areas and small labs have also been setup by the
and marginal farmers are provided plant department. The Government of India
protection chemicals and equipments at has launched a new scheme based on
50 percent cost. It is the approach of the which the sample of soil shall be drawn
Department to reduce consumption of on GPS basis. About 50 thousand soil
Plant Protection Chemicals by gradually samples are analysed in a year. Outlay
switching to Biological control of proposed is to meet expenditure on
pests/diseases. The subsidies are being these labs for testing of soil samples.
met from the Non Plan. Achievements Soil testing service has also being
and Targets proposed in distribution of included under H.P. Govt. Public
chemicals are shown in Table 7.7 Service Act, 2011 in which the soil
health cards are being made available
Table-7.7 to the Farmers through online service
Achievement and targets proposed within prescribed time limit.
Year Coverage of Distribution Prakritik Kheti Khushal Kisan Yogna
Area under of chemicals under Zero Budget Natural farming.
plant (M.T.) 7.12 The State Government
protection has launched new scheme “Prakritik
measures Kheti Khushal Kisan Yogna” in the state.
('000 Hect.) The Government intends to encourage
2012-17 425.00 600.00
“Zero Budget Natural Farming”, so as to
th
(12 Five bring down the cost of cultivation. The
Year Plan use of chemical fertilizers and chemical
Target) pesticides will be discouraged. The
2012-13 92.00 161.19 budget provided for pesticides/
2013-14 120.51 210. 90 insecticides to the department of
2014-15 108.63 190.11 Agriculture and Horticulture will be used
2015-16 105.94 185.40 for providing bio-pesticides and bio-
2016-17 111.58 205.76 insecticides. A budget provision of
2017-18 103.26 180.71 `25.00 crore has been kept for 2018-19.
2018-19 77.14 135.00
(Target) Bio-Gas Development programme
7.13 Keeping in view the depleting
sources of conventional fuel i.e.
Soil Testing Programme firewood, biogas plants have assumed
7.11 In order to maintain the great importance in the low and mid hills
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inception, 44,815 Bio-gas plants have available by the banks. Institutional credit
been installed in the State. During is being extensively disbursed but there
2017-18, 37 number of Biogas plants is scope to increase the same particularly
were installed in the state. This in respect of the crops for which
programme has been transferred to the insurance cover is available. Providing
department of Rural Development, better access to institutional credit for
Himachal Pradesh for implementation small and marginal farmers and other
for the year 2018-19. weaker sections to enable them to adopt
modern technology and improved
Fertilizer Consumption and Subsidy agricultural practices has been one of the
7.14 Fertilizer is a critical input, major objectives of the Government. The
which helps in increasing the production banking sector prepares crop specific
to a great extent. The level of fertilizer credit plans and the credit flow is
consumption in 1985-86 was 23,664 monitored urgently in the meetings of the
M.T. which is now increased to 57,560 State level Bankers Committee.
M.T. in 2017-18. In order to promote
balanced use of chemical fertilizers, a Crop Insurance Scheme
subsidy of `1,000 per MT on complex 7.16 The State Government has
fertilizers have been allowed, use of introduced this scheme from Rabi,
water soluble fertilizers is promoted in a 1999-2000 season. Now Pradhan Mantri
big way for which subsidy has been Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY) has been
allowed to an extent of 25 percent of launched in the state from Kharif, 2016
cost. The subsidy is being provided season as per the administrative
under the Plan schemes. About 51,500 approval and operational guidelines
M.T. of fertilizers in terms of nutrients issued by the Department of Agriculture,
are proposed to be distributed during Ministry of Agriculture, Government of
2018-19. India. In this insurance scheme, Maize
and Paddy crops have been covered
Agriculture Credit during Kharif season. The different
7.15 Traditionally, non- stages of risk leading to crop loss due to
institutional sources of finance have been preventing sowing, post harvest losses,
the major source of finance for the rural localized calamities and losses to
households due to various socio- standing crops (from sowing to harvest)
economic conditions. Some of them have have been covered under this new
been lending at exorbitant rate of interest scheme. The scheme is compulsory to
and since the poor own few assets, it is loanee farmers availing Seasonal
unviable for the financial institutions to Agricultural Operational (SAO) crop
secure their lending with collateral. loans for the insurable crops from the
However, the Government has taken Banks and Primary Agricultural Co-
measures to ensure timely and adequate operative Societies (PACs) and optional
supply of institutional credit to the rural for the Non loanee farmers. Under
households at reasonable rate of PMFBY claims beyond 350 percent of
interest. In view of the propensity of the premium collected or percentage of
farmers to borrow money, most of whom claims to sum insured exceeds 35
are marginal and small farmers, credit percent whichever is higher at the
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combined, shall be paid by Center and the farming community. The regulated
State equally. Under Pradhan Mantrai markets established in different parts of
Fasal Bima yogna, total No. of 2,14,141 the state are providing useful services to
farmers have been covered in Kharif the farmers. A modernized market
2017 and Rabi, 2017-18 seasons under complex at Solan is functional for
PMFBY. A budget provision of `7.00 marketing of agricultural produce,
crore has been made for the year 2018- besides construction of market yards in
19 which is utilized for the payment of different area. At present 10 market
State share of premium subsidy. committees are functioning and 58
markets have been made functional.
The Government of India, Market information is being
Ministry of Agriculture has launched disseminated through different media
another Crop Insurance Scheme from i.e. AIR Doordarshan, Print Media and
Kharif, 2016 season called through Net to farmers. The work of
“Restructured Weather Based Crop development of marketing infrastructure
Insurance Scheme. (R-WBCIS) The is done out of the funds of APMCs.
scheme intends to provide insurance Information on daily market rates is also
protection to the cultivators against disseminated through AIR/
Natural Calamities which are deemed to Doordarshan. Market rates of 39
adversely affect the Kharif crops during commodities are also disseminated
its cultivation period. through agmarknet.nic.in. The APMC
act has been repeated as per the model
Seed Certification Programme act and provision has been made for
7.17 Agro-climatic conditions in the private markets, single point market fee,
State are quite conducive for seed contract farming etc.
production. In order to maintain the
quality of the seeds and also ensure Tea Development
higher prices of seeds to the growers, 7.19 Total area under tea is
Seed certification programme has been 2,310 hectares with a production level of
given due emphasis. Himachal Pradesh 8.75 lakh Kgs achieved in 2017-18.
State Seed Certification Agency Small and Marginal farmers are
registered growers in different parts of provided agriculture inputs on 50
the State for seed production and percent subsidy. In the last few years,
certification of their produce. there is slump in the market and tea
industry has been affected badly. It is
Agriculture Marketing
envisaged to give impetus for effective
7.18 For the regulation of
and remunerative returns of this
agricultural produce in the State,
commodity to the producers. Focus
Himachal Pradesh Agricultural/
would also be on result and
Horticulture Produce Marketing Act,
demonstration.
2005 has been enforced. Under the
Act, Himachal Pradesh Marketing Board
Agriculture Mechanisation
has been established at the State level.
7.20 Under this scheme, new
The whole of H.P. has been divided into
farm implements/ machines are
ten notified market areas. Its main
popularized among the farmers. Testing
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programme. The department proposes productivity, quality, safeguard against
to popularize small power tillers and adverse weather, efficient input use etc.
implements suited to hilly conditions. Project components include construction
of location specific models of poly
Soil and Water Conservation houses with micro irrigation facility. For
7.21 Due to topographical this, 85 percent project assistance shall
factors the soil is subject to splash, be provided to the farmers. Also for
sheet and Gully erosion resulting into creation of water sources individually
degradation of the soil. Besides this and collectively by a group of
there is biotic pressure on the land. To farmers, (low/ medium lift, pumping
curb this menace particularly on the machinery) 50 percent subsidy shall be
Agriculture lands, the Department is provided.
implementing two soil and water
conservation schemes under state Table No. 7.8
sector. The schemes are:- Project Components
(2014-15 to 2018-19)
i) Soil Conservation Works. Sl. Component Nos./ Covered
ii) Water conservation and No. Cost area
1 Poly House framed 4,700 8,35,350
development. structure Sqm.
2. Micro Irrigation 2,150 8,20,050
Water conservation and (spinkler/Drip Sqm.
System Poly
minor irrigation programme has been Houses as per
accorded priority in order to boost feasibility)
agriculture production. The Department 3 Low lift, medium 870 -
lifts and pumping
has prepared a plan to harvest rain machinery 1 HP
water by constructing tanks, Ponds, with poly houses as
check-dams and storage structures. per feasibility
Besides this, low lifting water devices 4 Total cost of civil `10,178.10 lakh. -
works.
and efficient irrigation system through 5. Farmers ` 940.45 lakh. -
sprinklers are also being popularized. In Sensitization,
contingency and
these projects, major thrust would be on Cost Escalation.
soil and water conservation and creation 6. Total Project Cost `1,11,18.55 lakh. -
of employment opportunities at farm
level. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY)
7.23 Rashtriya Krishi Vikas
Dr.Y.S.Parmar Kisan Swarozgar Yogna –RAFTAAR was initiated in 2007
Yojna as an umbrella scheme for ensuring
7.22 In order to achieve faster holistic development of agriculture and
and more inclusive growth in agriculture allied sector. The scheme was
sector, Government of Himachal implemented as an Additional Central
Pradesh has started “Dr.Y.S.Parmar Assistance (100%) from GOI. The
Kisan Swarozgar Yojna.”(Poly houseand funding pattern has been altered in the
micro irrigation inside polyhouse). ratio of 90:10 for North
Project components include creation of Eastern/Himalayan States from 2015-16
need based infrastructure and are onward. Now RKVY has been
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Remunerative Approaches for National Mission on Agricultural
Agriculture and Allied sector Extension and Technology (NMAET)
Rejuvenation for the remaining period of 7.24 National Mission on Agricultural
the Fourteenth Finance Commission. Extension and Technology (NMAET)
The main objectives of the scheme are has been launched to make the
as under: extension system farmer-driven and
1. To strengthen the farmers efforts farmer arrangement of technology
through creation of required pre dissemination. NMAET has been
and post-harvest agri- divided into Four Sub-Mission.
infrastructure that increases 1. Sub Mission on Agriculture
access to quality inputs, storage, Extension (SAME).
market facilities etc.and enables 2. Sub Mission on Seed and Planting
farmers to make informed Material (SMSP).
choices. 3. Sub Mission on Agriculture
Machanization (SMAM).
2. To provides flexibility and 4. Sub Mission on Plant Protection
autonomy to states in the process and Plant Quarantine (SMPP).
of planning and executing
Agriculture and allied sector The new component will be in the
schemes. ratio 90:10 Centre and State share.
3. To promote value chain addition Under the scheme a budget Provision of
linked production models that will `30.00 crore has been made for the year
help farmers increase their 2018-19.
income as well as encourage
production/productivity. National Mission on Sustainable
4. To mitigate risk of farmers with Agriculture (NMSA)
focus on additional income 7.25 Sustainable agriculture
generation activities-like productivity depends upon quality and
integrated farming, mushroom availability of Natural resources like soil
cultivation, bee keeping, aromatic and water. Agricultural growth can be
plant cultivation, floriculture etc. sustained by promoting conservation
5. To attend National priorities and sustainable use of these scarce
through several sub schemes natural resources through appropriate
6. To empower youth through skill location specific measures. Thus,
development, innovation and conservation of natural resources in
agri-enterpreneurship based agri conjunction with development of rain fed
business models that attract them agriculture holds the key to meet
to agriculture. burgeoning demand for food grain in the
state. Towards this end, National
The Government of India has Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
allocated `23.09 crore in favour of (NMSA) has been formulated for
Himachal Pradesh under Normal RKVY enhancing agricultural productivity
for the year 2018-19 as Centeral Share especially in rain fed areas. Main
(90%) and with matching State Share deliverable under this mission are:
`2.57 crore in total allocation for the 1. Developing rain fed agriculture.
year 2018-19 was `25.66 crore. 2. Natural resources management.

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3. Enhancing water use efficiency. irrigation at the field level, expand
4. Improving soil health. cultivable area under assured irrigation,
5. Promoting conservation agriculture. improve on-farm water use efficiency to
reduce wastage of water, enhance
It is a centrally sponsored scheme adoption of precision-irrigation and other
and the component will be in the ratio of water-saving technologies”. Under this
90:10 center and state share scheme a budget provision of `22.00
respectively. Under the scheme a budget crore has been proposed for the year
Provision of `22.00 crore has been made 2018-19 under state plan.
for the year 2018-19.
Efficient Irrigation through Micro-
National Food Security Mission Irrigation Scheme
(NFSM) 7.28 State Government is
7.26 The National Food committed to promote Agriculture in the
Security Mission (NFSM) aimed at to State by increasing the productivity of
enhance the production of Rice, Wheat crops. For efficient system of irrigation
and Pulses. NFSM has been launched the Government has launched a
in the State from Rabi 2012 with two scheme named named ‘Efficient
major components viz.NFSM-Rice and Irrigation through Micro-Irrigation
NFSM-Wheat. Under NFSM-Rice is in Scheme Systems’ with an outlay of
operation in three districts of state and `154.00 crore over a period of 4 years
whereas NFSM-Wheat in nine district starting from 2015-16 to 2018-19.
with 100 percent assistance from Through this project 8,500 hectare area
Central Government. The aim of Mission will be brought under Drip/ Sprinkler
is to increase production of Rice and Irrigation System benefitting 14,000
Wheat through area expansion and farmers. The subsidy @ 80 percent for
productivity enhancement restoring soil the installation of Sprinkler and drip
fertility and productivity, creativity irrigation system would be provided to
employment opportunities and the farmers. A budget provision of
enhancing level of farm economy in `15.00 crore has been made for this
targeted districts. An expenditure of component during 2018-19.
`16.50 crore has been made for the
year 2018-19. Uttam Chara Utpadan Yojna
7.29 With a view to increase
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai fodder production in the state, the state
Yojana: Government has launched a scheme;
7.27 In an attempt to improve ‘Uttam Chaara Utpadan Yojana’for
the Agricultural productivity, the fodder development by bringing an area
government of India has started a new of 25,000 hectare under fodder
scheme, viz. Pradhan Mantri Krishi production. Quality seed of fodder
Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY). Micro- grasses, cuttings, and seedings of
irrigation projects (“Har Khet Ko Pani”) improved fodder varieties will be
and end-to-end irrigation solutions will supplied on subsidized rates to the
be the key focus of this scheme. “The farmers. Subsidy on Chaff Cutters is
major objective of the PMKSY is to available to the SC/ ST and BPL
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farmers. A provision of `8.00 crore has LIFT IRRIGATION AND BOREWELL
been proposed for 2018-19. SCHEME:
7.32 In most parts of the State,
Mukhya Mantri Khet Sanrakshan water has to be lifted for irrigation
yojna purpose. As an incentive to the farmers,
7.30 Monkey and wild life menance Government has decided to grant 50 per
causes huge loss to crops annually. cent subsidy for construction of Lift
Present practice of crop protection by Irrigation Schemes and installation of
manual guarding does not ensure 100 Bore-Wells by individual or group of
percent crop. Therefore, Government of farmers for irrigation purposes. Under
Himachal Pradesh has introduced a this scheme, financial assistance is
scheme “Mukhya Mantri khet available for construction of Low &
Sanrakhshan Yojna”. Under this Medium lift irrigation systems, Shallow
scheme, a subsidy of 80 percent will be wells, Shallow Bore Wells, Water
provided. The fence will be energized Storage tanks of different capacities,
with the help of solar power. Current in Pumping machinery and Water
the fence around the farms will be Conveyance Pipes to individual farmers
sufficient to keep away the stray or a group of farmers. A budget
animals, wild animals and monkeys from provision of `10.00 crore has been kept
the farms. Under this scheme a budget for the year 2018-19.
provision of `30.00 crore has been
made for the year 2018-19 and about SAUR SINCHAYEE YOJNA:
1,800 hectares cultivated land shall be 7.33 Solar energy is a
fenced and protected from wild/ stary renewable energy, alternate source of
animals and monkeys menace under energy and has a huge potential, which
this scheme. can cater to most of the critical needs of
farm operations. It is not only cheap, but
MUKHYA MANTRI KISAAN EVAM also eco-friendly. Solar energy is a an
KHETIHAR MAZDOOR JEEVAN uninterrupted source and all the energy
SURAKSHA YOJNA: stored in the Earth’s reserves like coal,
7.31 With a view to provide oil and natural gas is equal to the
Insurance cover to the Farmers and energy in just 20 days of sunshine.
Agricultural Labourers in the event of State Government has introduced a new
sustaining injury or death due to scheme viz,“SAUR SINCHAYEE
operation of farm machinery, the State YOJNA” with a view to provide assured
Government has launched a Scheme irrigation to crops, enhance the
called; ‘Mukhyamantri Kisaan evam production & productivity where
Khetihar Mazdoor Jeevan Surakhsha in electricity accessibility in remote areas
2015-16. In case of the death and is costly in comparison to Solar PV
permanent special ability, compensation pumps. Under this scheme, 90 percent
of `1.50 lakh and in case of partial assistance will be provided to small /
special abilities `50,000 will be provided marginal farmers for the installation of
to the affected farmers. A budget solar pumping machinery on individual
provision of `40.00 lakh has been kept basis. 80 percent assistance will be
for the year 2018-19. provided to medium / big farmers for the
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on individual basis. 100 percent crops in the past few decades. The area
assistance will be provided if minimum under fruits, which was 792 hectares in
Five farmers opted for installation of 1950-51 with total production of 1,200
solar pumping machinery on community tonne increased to 2,30,852 hectares
basis. Under this scheme, 5,850 during 2017-18. The total fruit
agriculture solar pumping sets will be production in 2017-18 was 5.65 lakh
made available to the farmers. The total tonne, while during 2018-19 upto
outlay for this scheme is `200 crore for December, 2018 has been reported as
next Five years. A budget provision to 4.06 lakh tone. During 2018-19, against
the tune of `30.00 crore has been kept the target of 2,004 hectares of additional
for the year 2018-19 area under fruit plants 2,351 hectares of
area has actually been brought under
JAL SE KRISHI KO BAL YOJNA: the plantations and in the process 6.50
7.34 With a view to provide lakh different fruit plants distributed upto
water for irrigation, Government has December, 2018 during the year
launched a new scheme “JAL SE 2018-19.
KRISHI KO BAL YOJNA”. Under this
scheme check dams and ponds will be 7.37 Apple is so far the most
constructed. Farmers can use this important fruit crop of Himachal
water for irrigation purpose after Pradesh, which constitutes about 49
construction of small lifting schemes or percent of the total area under fruit
Flow Irrigation schemes on individual crops and about 79 percent of the total
basis. The total outlay for this scheme fruit production. Area under apple has
is `250.00 crore for next Five years. A increased from 400 hectares in 1950-51
budget provision of `40.00 crore has to 3,025 hectares in 1960-61 and
been kept for this. Under this scheme, 1,12,634 hectares in 2017-18.
100 percent expenditure would be
borne by the Government for 7.38 The area under temperate
implementation of community based fruits other than apple has increased
small water saving scheme. from 900 hectares in 1960-61 to 28,369
HORTICULTURE hectares in 2017-18. Nuts and dry fruits
7.35 The rich diversity of agro- exhibit area increase from 231 hectares
climatic conditions, topographical in 1960-61 to 10,301 hectares in 2017-
variations and altitudinal differences 18, Citrus and other sub tropical fruits
coupled with fertile, deep and well have increased from 1,225 hectares and
drained soils favour the cultivation of 623 hectares in 1960-61 to 24,649
temperate to sub-tropical fruits in hectares and 54,899 hectares in
Himachal. The region is also suitable for 2017-18 respectively.
cultivation of ancillary horticultural
produce like flowers, mushroom, honey 7.39 This pace of development
and hops. is further jeopardized due to the erratic
apple production, owing to weather
7.36 This particular suitability of vagaries and market fluctuations. The
Himachal has resulted in shifting of advent of WTO, GATT and liberalisation
land use pattern from agriculture to fruit of economy is further imposing many
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fruit industry of Himachal Pradesh. The the last week of November, 2018. The
fluctuations in the production of apple procurement price of Mango fruit is
during last few years have attracted the `6.00 per kg of Seedling Mango upto
attention of the Government. It is 250 MT, `7.00 per Kg of Grafted Mango
necessary to explore and harness the upto 200 MT and `6.00 per Kg of
vast horticulture potential of the hill Unripe Achari Mango upto 50 M.T. This
State through diversified horticulture year 2018-19, 27,193 MT C-grade Apple
production in varied agro-ecological fruit valued to `28.00 crore and 1.48 MT
zones. Grafted Mango valued to `10,360 lakh
have been procured under this Scheme.
7.40 Horticulture Development Proposal for implementation of Market
scheme is the major programme aiming Intervention Scheme 2018 for Citrus B &
at the creation and maintenance of C grade has been submitted to the
infrastructural facilities in the rural areas Government for approval.
for ensuring equitable access to the
resources and inputs required for the 7.42 In warmer area of the
promotion of all fruit crops. Under this State mango has emerged as an
scheme, the programmes like important fruit crop. Litchi is also gaining
development of fruit production, area importance in certain regions. Mango
expansion programme, demonstration of and litchi are fetching better market
new technologies and improved prices. In the midhill zone, the agro-
package of practices on the orchards of climatic conditions are highly suitable for
fruit growers, development of Walnut/ the successful cultivation of new fruits
Hazelnut / Pistachio nut, mango / litchi, like kiwi, olive, pomegranate, pecan and
strawberry and olive are being strawberry. The production of fruits for
implemented. During the year 2018-19 the last three years and current year
for promotion of mechanized farming upto December, 2018 is given in table
1,173 Nos. of Power Sprayers, 1,808 7.9.
Nos. of Power Tiller (<8BHP) and 231 Table 7.9
Nos. of Power Triller (>8BHP) are being Fruit Production
distributed on Subsidy among the (’000 tonnes)
orchardist under Horticulure
Item 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Development Scheme. up to
December,
7.41 The fruit producers should 2018
Apple 777.13 468.13 446.57 359.54
get better price of their produce Other
therefore Marketing Intervention temperate
Scheme is being implemented in the fruits 70.26 51.50 45.15 16.84
Nuts and
State. Under this scheme during the dry fruits 3.37 2.99 3.38 1.19
year 2018-19 the procurement price of Citrus
Apple remained same to last year to fruits 26.62 28.05 26.85 12.50
Other sub
`7.50 per Kg and `20 per Kg has been tropical
fixed for Lahaul Spiti District as special fruits 51.45 61.21 43.35 15.62
case, keeping in view the heavy losses Total 928.83 611.88 565.30 405.69

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7.43 To bring diversification in changed to Restructed Weather Based
horticulture industry a total area of Crop Insurance Scheme (R-WBCIS)
441.00 hectares has been brought and sum insured has been revised and
under flower Cultivation upto bidding system has been introduced.
December,2018. To promote flower During Rabi season 2017-18, 1,61,449
cultivation two Tissue Culture farmers have been covered under
Laboratories have been established Restructed Weather Based Crop
under Model Flower Cultivation Centres Insurance Scheme for apple, peach,
at Mahogbagh (Chail, District Solan) plum, mango and citrus fruit crops who
and Palampur District Kangra. Four have insured their 95,88,892 trees for
Farmers Cooperative Societies are which the State Government has borne
functioning for the production and 25 percent premium subsidy of `19.05
marketing of flowers in district Shimla, crore.
Kangra, Lahaul and Spiti and Chamba.
Ancillary horticultural activities like 7.45 For the implementation of
mushroom and Bee keeping are also centrally sponsored scheme RKVY-
being promoted. During 2018-19 upto RAFTAAR during the year 2018-19
December, 2018, 361.47 MT of funds amounting to `350.00 lakh have
pasteurized compost for mushroom was been received from Govt. of India and
prepared and distributed from the has been allocated to the field
department units located at functionaries and the work is under
Chambaghat, Bajoura and Palampur. A progress. Funds has been provided
total of 3,631.50 MT of mushroom was under ‘Infrastructure & Asset’ Stream
produced in the State upto December, amounting to `42.10 lakh for
2018. Under the Bee keeping ‘Horticulture Development through Farm
programme, 309.79 MT of honey has Mechanization’, `49.50 lakh for ‘Organic
been produced upto December, 2018 in Farming through Vermi Compost units’
the State. `80.00 lakh for ‘Establishment of
Mushroom units’ `135.10 lakh for
7.44 The weather based Crop ‘Creation of Water sources’, `9.00 lakh
Insurance Scheme was initially for ‘Strengthening of Bio control Lab
launched in Himachal Pradesh in 6 Rajhana’ and `34.30 lakh for
Blocks for apple crop and in 4 Blocks for Development of Model Demonstration
Mango crop during Rabi 2009-10. In Unit on Zero Budget Natural farming
view of the popularity of this scheme, system for its refinement, adoption and
the coverage under this scheme has expansion in Himachal Pradesh under
been extended during the consecutive ‘Flexi Funds’ Stream. A total numbers
years. At present this scheme is being of 16,208 farmers have been benefitted
implemented in 36 Blocks for Apple, 41 from the year 2007-08 to till December,
Blocks for Mango, 15 Blocks for Citrus, 2018.
13 Blocks for Plum and 5 Blocks for A newly launched scheme
Peach crops. In addition to this, to Mukhya Mantri Green House
protect apple fruit crop from hailstorm 19 Renovation Scheme for replacement of
Blocks have been covered under Add- five year poly film of 5 years old poly
on cover scheme. From the year houses provided funds amounting to
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being under process of implementation `15.27 crore have been received from
and funds of `10.00 crore have been Govt. of India as first installment and a
allocated to the field functionaries under total number of 2,44,314 farmers have
Installation of Anti-Hail nets to protect been benefited from the year 2003-04 to
the fruit crops from hail storms. December, 2018 under this Mission. To
promote protected cultivation in
7.46 For providing horticulture the state government has
employment to the skilled and unskilled enhanced subsidy under Poly Houses
unemployed youth and promoting from 50% to 85% and 62,000 Sq. Mt.
Commercial Floriculture Farming in the area is targeted to be brought under
state, funds have been allocated under Green Houses during year 2018-19. To
‘Himachal Pushp Kranti Yojna’ protect fruit crops especially apple from
amounting to `10.00 crore during the hailstorms, the state government has
year 2018-19. Similarly, to produce enhanced subsidy on Anti hail nets from
quality fruit crops and increasing 50% to 80%. It has been targeted to
production, to increase honey bring 5 lakh Sq.Mt. area under Anti Hail
production and other bee products, to Nets during the year 2018-19.
provide employment opportunity to the
unemployed rural/urban youths as a Himachal Pradesh Marketing
source of their livelihood, funds have Corporation (HPMC)
been allocated under ‘Mukhya Mantri 7.48 H.P.M.C. a State public
Madhu Vikas Yojna’ amounting to undertaking was established in the
`10.00 crore during the year 2018-19. Pradesh with the objective of marketing
fresh fruits and vegetables, processing
7.47 Centrally sponsored the unmarketable surplus and marketing
scheme-Mission for Integrated the processed products. Since its
Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is inception, HPMC has been playing
being implemented in the State by pivotal role in the life of fruit growers of
Department of Horticulture under which the state by providing them
assistance is provided as back ended remunerative returns of their produce.
subsidy @ 50 percent to farmers for
carrying out various horticultural 7.49 During the year 2018-19
activities like cultivation of fruits, flowers, up to December, 2018 HPMC has
vegetables, spices and establishment of registered overall turnover of `42.63
new gardens, Mushroom Production, crore against the target of `80.02 crore
Green House cultivation of High value fixed for the financial year 2018-19.
flowers and vegetables, Anti Hail Nets, Under Market Intervention scheme,
Horticulture Mechanization, Post during the year 2018-19 the Govt, of
Harvest Management etc. For the H.P. continued a policy of market
implementation of the Centrally intervention scheme (MIS) of Mango,
Sponsored Scheme MIDH during the Apple and Citrus fruit in the state with
year 2018-19 funds amounting to `30.55 the support price as under:-
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Sr. Name of fruit Procurement producing area of Himachal Pradesh.
No. Price The corporation has generated income
(` Per Kg.) of `5.75 crore from trucks, rent,
1 Mango (Grafted `7.00 commission earned and sale of other
verities) material such as Packaged Drinking
2 Mango (Seeding `6.00 Water, Mineral Water, farm inputs, tax
varities) paid items of other company etc. till the
3 Mango(unripe Achari) `6.00 end of December, 2018 and also the
4 Apple `7.50 Corporation has sold PP food worth of
5 Kinnow, Malta and
`13.75 crore in the domestic market up
Oragnge (B grade) `7.50
to December, 2018.
6 Kinnow, Malta and
Orange (C grade) `7.00
7.50 The Corporation has been
7 Galgal (All grade) `6.00
able to got sanctioned total grant in aid
`39.50 crore to HPMC for up gradation
Also, under Market of Technology from APEDA
Intervention Scheme (MIS-2018) for Government of India. These have been
apple the HPMC has procured about got for the following projects:-
15,400 MT. The Corporation processed i) Up- gradation of packing houses of
7,594.31 MT Apple of “C” grade and Jarol Tikker (Kotgarh), Gumma
extracted 569.25 MT Apple Juice (Kotkhai), Oddi (Kumarsain),
Concentrate during the financial year Patlikuhl (Kullu) and Reckong
2018-19. The corporation is mainly Peo with 100 percent financial
supplying its products to its bulk buyers, assistance of `7.97 crore.
Railway, Northern Command Head ii) The HPMC has commissioning of
quarter Udhampur, various religious two CA Stores at Gumma and
institutions, M/S Parley and other Jarol-Tikkar in District Shimla
reputed Institutions, retail outlets and with grant in aid of `10.09 crore.
kiosks in the country. The Corporation iii) Setting up of one modern
has sold 260.31 MT of Apples juice vegetable pack house and cold
concentrated for `4.35 crore and other room at Nadaun District Hamirpur
process products for `9.39 crore to and setting up of Pack house and
these institutions. HPMC also continued cold room for packing grading of
supplying fruits and vegetables to ITDC fruits, vegetables, flowers and
Hotels and institutions in Metro cities culinary herb at Ghumarwin
Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh. As on in District Bilaspur with 100
December, 2018 HPMC has supplied percent grant in aid of `7.89
fruits and vegetables worth `2.75 crore crore.
lakh to these institutions. HPMC has iv) Replacement of Tetra Pack filling
sold material worth `3.57crore to the machine TBA-9 in to TBA-19
growers in the State. The Corporation under 100 percent grant in aid of
has generated revenue of ` 5.12 crore `3.55 crore to installed at fruit
through its Cold Stores in Delhi, processing plant Parwanoo
Mumbai, Chennai, Parwanoo and District Solan to improved the
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v) Grant in aid to the tune of `10.00 infrastructure of pack house, cold
crore for the up gradation of AJC store, CA store and Fruit
Plant at Parwanoo has been Processing Plant etc. Also to set
sanctioned. In addition to above, up same viable green field project
last year HPMC has converted in the catchment area with modern
3 cold storages into CA stores technology to facilitate the farmers
with a capacity of 700 MT each at under PPP mode so that good and
Rohru, Oddi and Patlikuhl with efficient marketing results comes
financial support from the out to increase the revenue for the
Himachal Pradesh Government corporation. Also considering
through NABARD loaning and other Non-Performing Assets
further leased out to the parties (NPA) and loss going unit to
and has started return on privatize for operational purposes
investment. like CS Delhi, Chennai and
vi) HPMC is looking forward to Parwanoo.
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 8. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND FISHERIES
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND
DAIRYING
8.1 Rearing of livestock is an development programme attention is
integral component of rural economy. In paid in the state by way of:
Himachal Pradesh there is a dynamic i) Animal Health and Disease
relationship between common property control.
resources (CPRs) such as forests, water ii) Cattle Development.
and grazing land, livestock and crops. iii) Sheep Breeding and
Livestock depend to a certain extent on Development of Wool.
fodder and grass grown on CPRs as iv) Poultry Development.
well as on crops and residues. At the v) Feed and Fodder Development.
same time the animals return fodder, vi) Veterinary Education.
grass and crop residues to the CPRs vii) Livestock Census.
and fields in the form of manure and
provide much needed draught power. 8.4 Under Animal Health and
Disease Control, 1 State level
8.2 Livestock thus is an Veterinary Hospital, 1 Zonal Hospital,
important integral to the sustainability of 9 Polyclinics, 60 Sub-Divisional
economy of Himachal Pradesh. The Veterinary Hospitals, 348 Veterinary
contribution of major livestock products Hospitals, 30 Central Veterinary
during the year 2017-18 was 13.92 lakh Dispensaries and 1,766 Veterinary
tonne of milk, 1,484 tonne of wool, Dispensaries are in the State as on
98.14 million eggs and 4,492 tonnes of December,2018. Besides this 6
meat which will likely to be of the order Veterinary Check posts are also
of 14.71 lakh tonne of milk, 1,503 operating to provide immediate
tonnes of wool, 100 million eggs and veterinary aid to the livestock. Under
4,500 tonne of meat during 2018-19. Mukhyamantri Arogya Pashudhan Yojna
Milk Production and Per Capita 1,251 veterinary dispensaries have
availability shown in Table- 8.1 been opened up to December, 2018.

Table 8.1 8.5 For improving the quality

Milk Production and Per of sheep and wool, Government Sheep
Capita Availability Breeding Farms at Jeori (Shimla), Sarol
Year Milk Per Capita (Chamba), Tal (Hamirpur), and
Production Availability Karachham (Kinnaur) are supplying
(lakh tonnes) (gram/Day)
improved sheep to the breeders of the
2017-18 13.92 556 State. One Ram centre at Nagwain in
2018-19 14.71 588 District Mandi is also functioning where
(Estimated) improved Rams are reared and supplied
to breeders for cross breeding. The
8.3 Animal Husbandry plays flock strength of these farms are 1,615
an important role to boost the rural during the year 2017-18 and 178 Rams
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of the increasing demand for pure institutions to 7.75 lakh cows and 2.48
Hoggets and the established popularity lakh buffaloes and 9.20 lakh cows and
of the Soviet Marino and American 3.37 lakh buffaloes are likely to be
Rambouillet in the Pradesh, the State inseminated during the year 2018-19.
has switched over to pure breeding at Cross breed cows are preferred
the existing Government farms in the because of factors such as longer
State. 9 Sheep and wool Extension lactation period, shorter dry period and
Centres continue functioning. During higher yields. During 2017-18 the
the year 2018-19, the wool “Uttam Pashu Puraskar Yojna” will be
production is likely to be of the order of implemented with the provision of
1,504 Tonne. Angora rabbit farms are `20.00 lakh and funds to the tune of
functioning at Kandwari (Kangra) and `30.00 lakh have been provided for the
Nagwain (Mandi) for distribution of organisation of “Animal Mandis at
rabbits to the breeders. Districts and Block level.

8.6 Dairy production is an 8.7 During 2018-19 under the

integral part of the Animal Husbandry Backyard Poultry Scheme 4.10 lakh
and forms part of the earning of small dual purpose coloured strains chicks are
and marginal farmers in Himachal likely to be distributed and 750 persons
Pradesh. The recent trend towards the are targeted to impart training in poultry
development of a market oriented farming 2.50 lakh chicks were
economy emphasized the importance of distributed among the 6,700
milk production, especially in areas beneficiaries under this Scheme in
falling in the vicinity of urban subsidy till December, 2018. A part
consumption centres. This has from above a new project”
motivated farmers to replace local non- Establishment of 5,000 Broiler Farm”
descript breeds of cows with cross- has been launched in the State with the
breed cows. Upgradation of indigenous budget provision of `2.79 crore to target
cattle is being carried out by cross 50 beneficiaries with 60 percent
breeding with Jersey and Holsten. In subsidies on capital and recurring cost
buffalo upgradation with Murral bull is during 2018-19.
being popularized. Artificial insemination
with the latest technology of Deep One horse breeding farm
Frozen Semen is being practiced. at Lari in Lahaul and Spiti district has
During 2017-18, 9.58 lakh semen straws been established with the objective to
for cows and 3.56 lakh semen straws for preserve Spiti breed of horses. During
buffaloes were produced by sperm the year 2018-19 up to December, 2018
station. During 2018-19, 11.50 lakh 55 horses have kept in this farm. One
semen straws for cows and 3.50 lakh Yak breeding farm has been also
semen straws for buffaloes are likely to established in the premises of horse
be produced. During 2017-18, 6.45 lakh breeding Lari. During the year 2018-19
litre Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) gas was up to December, 2018 the strength of
produced and 9.00 lakh litre is likely to yaks was 74 in this farm. Under feed
be produced in 2018-19. During and fodder development scheme, 15.35
2017-18, artificial Insemination facility is lakh fodder roots, 69,000 fodder plants
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Dairy Entrepreneurship Development as per approved project component.
Scheme (Doodh Ganga Yojna):- This project aims at strengthening of
8.8 Doodh Ganga Scheme following activities of Animal Husbandry
has been launched in collaboration with Department.
NABARD in the State since 25th 1. Strengthening of Liquid Nitrogen
September, 2009. The Components of Storage, transport and distribution.
the scheme include: 2. Strengthening of Sperm Stations,
 Establishment of small dairy units Semen Banks and A.I. Centres.
(units size comprise of 2-10 milch 3. Acquisition of high pedigree bulls
animals) Bank Loan of `7.00 lakh or Sperm Stations and for Natural
for purchase of 10 animals. Service in remote areas.
 Bank Loan to the tune of `20.00 4. Strengthening of training facilities.
lakh for purchase of milking 5. Development and conservation of
machine/ bulk milk cooling units, Indigenous Breed.
 Purchase of dairy processing 6. Purchase of indigenous breeds
equipments for manufacture of DFS from “A” accredited Sperm
indigenous milk products, Bank Station.
Loan to the tune of `13.20 lakh.
 Establishment of dairy products Backyard Poultry Farming
transportation facilities and cold 8.10 To develop poultry sector
chain bank loan of `26.50 lakh. in Himachal Pradesh, department is
 Cold storage facilities of milk running following poultry development
products bank loan of `33.00 lakh. schemes especially in rural areas of the
 Dairy, marketing outlet/ Dairy State. Under Backyard Poultry Project,
parlour Bank Loan of `1.00 lakh. 3 week old chicks of coloured Strain
variety i.e. Chabro are supplied to the
Pattern of Assistance farmers of the State and one unit
i) Bank ended capital subsidy consists of 50-100 chicks. These chicks
@ 25 percent of the project are produced at the two hatcheries i.e.
cost for general category Nahan and Sundernagar.
and 33.33 percent for
farmers of SC/ ST category. Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)
ii) Entrepreneur contribution 8.11 Rashtriya Gokul Mission
(Margin - Money) for the under this project `207.36 lakh (`186.62
loans beyond `3.00 lakh will lakh center share & `20.74 lakh State
be 10 percent of the project share) has been received and amount
cost. utilized as per approved project. For
data uploading on INAPH 3,470 Tablets,
National Project on Bovine Breeding 3,650 Tag Applicator, 9,60,567 Tag &
8.9 `23.87 crore National 7.78 lakh Animal Health Cards have
Project on Bovine breeding has been been procured and `1.95 crore has
sanctioned by Government of India on been released by Government of India
100 percent Central Assistance pattern for conservation and propagation of
second installment of `5.00 crore were Sahiwal and Red Sindhi breeds through
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Palampur Rashtriya Gokul Mission is Assistance to State for Control of
being implemented with the objective Animal Diseases
of:- 8.13 Due to large scale
interstate migration from adjoining
1 Development and conservation of states and lack of nutrition grasses and
indigenous breed. fodder due to hilly topography most of
2 Breed improvement programme animals are prone to various livestock
for indigenous cattle breeds to diseases. Central Government has
improve their genetic makeup provided assistance to State
and increase the stock. Government for control of contagious
3 Enhancement of milk production diseases under ASCAD which is on the
and productivity. pattern of 90 percent Central share and
4 Up-gradation of nondescript 10 percent State share.Diseases for
cattle using elite indigenous which free vaccination is being provided
breeds like, Sahiwal and Red to livestock owners are FMD, HSBQ,
Sindhi. Enterotoxaemia, PPR, Raniket Disease,
5 Distribution of disease free high Marek’s disease and Rabies under this
genetic merit bulls for natural project.
service.
6 Funding of RGM under 100 Shepherd Scheme
percent grant-in- aid schemes. 8.14 The local sheep is being
crossed with good quality Rams of
National Livestock Mission (NLM) Rambouillet and Russian meriono so
8.12 National Livestock Mission that the quality as well as quantity of
(NLM) is a centrally sponsored scheme wool production can be increased.
launched w.e.f. year 2014-15. Hence it is being proposed these Rams
Department of Animal Husbandry is the to the sheep breeders at 60 percent
Nodal Department for implementation of subsidy. A target of providing 1,041
proposals under NLM. The mission is Rams has been fixed for the year
designed to cover all the activities 2018-19.
required to ensure quantitative and
qualitative improvement in livestock BPL Krishak Bakri Palan Yojna
production systems and capacity 8.15 under this scheme it has
building of all stakeholders. Activities been proposed to distribute units of 11
related to development of Small Goats (10 female+1 male), 5 Goats
Ruminants i.e. Sheep and Goat, Fodder (4 female + 1 male) and 3 Goats
Development, Risk Management and (2 female + 1 male) of Beetls Sirohi/
Poultry Development are included in the Jamnapari/ white Himalayan breeds
scheme. State share is different for respectively on 60 percent subsidy to
different components under this landless, BPL category farmers to
scheme. The Mission is formulated with increase their income.
the objective of sustainable
development of livestock sector, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY)
focusing on improving availability of 8.16 Projects under RKVY will be
quality feed and fodder. presented for strengthening
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Extension activates, Poultry development are prepared based on the
Development of small Ruminants, exact number of livestock and poultry by
improvement of nutritional status of Himachal Pradesh. Pattern of funding is
livestock, Health Status of livestock and 100 percent from Government of India.
other activities related to the livestock
owner of the State. Like the other States,
Himachal Pradesh, for the first time, the
Integrated Sample survey for data of animal is being collected online
estimation of production of major on the Tablet Computer. For the
livestock product:- execution of this work 29 scrutiny
8.17 This survey is carried out in the officers, around 350 supervisors and
State as per the guideline of Indian 3,200 enumerators have been
Agricultural Statistical Research Institute appointed across the country.
(AHS Division) New Delhi. It provides a
reliable database relating to livestock
population. The central Government Milk Based Industries
provides grant-in-aid to the States on 8.19 H.P. Milkfed is
50:50 basis for the implementation of implementing dairy development
the scheme .The Integrated Sample activities in the State. The H.P. Milkfed
survey is being conducted since has 977 milk producers Co-operative
1977-78 regularly every year with the Societies. The total membership of
aim :- these societies is 42,650 out of which
1. To estimate season wise & 205 woman dairy co-operatives are also
annual milk, egg & wool functioning. The surplus milk from the
production. milk producers is collected by village
2. To work out average population & dairy co-operative societies, processed
yield estimates. and marketed by H.P. Milkfed. At
3. To estimate dung production. present the Milkfed is running 22 milk
4. To work out average feed & chilling centres having a total capacity of
fodder consumption. 91,500 litres milk per day and 11 milk
5. To study trend of population, processing plants having a total capacity
yield & production. of 1,00,000 litres milk per day. One milk
powder plant of 5 metric tonne per day
Livestock Census:- at Duttnagar in Shimla District and one
8.18 Livestock census is being cattle feed plant of 16 metric tonne per
conducted quinquennilly by the day capacity at Bhor in District Hamirpur
Government of India. So far, 19 such has been established and functioning.
Census have been conducted. In this The average milk procurement is about
sequence, 20th livestock census is being 63,500 litres per day from the villages
conducted from 1st October 2018. Under through village dairy co-operatives. The
this programme, the employees of the H.P. Milkfed is marketing approximately
department are collecting data by going 27,397 litres of milk per day which
to the doorstep of the livestock owner. includes milk supply to various
Livestock Census is significant for the prestigious dairies in bulk and supply to
development of Animal Husbandry in army units in Dagshai, Shimla,
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The milk collected to milk chilling Milkfed has also supplied 4,798 quintals
centres is transported to milk processing of Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP) and
plants where it is processed, packed 11,551 quintals of Bakery Biscuit to
(Him brand) and marketed in sachets as Women and Child Welfare Department.
well as in loose containers.  The H.P. Milk Federation organize
training programme to milk
H.P. Milkfed provides producers at village level for
technical know-how, awareness educating them to produce good
activities in field of Dairy by organizing quality of milk.
seminars, camps in rural areas.  H.P. Milkfed has also diversified its
Besides this other inputs like cattle feed activities by manufacturing 390
and clean milk production activities are quintals of sweets during
provided to the farmers at their door Deepawali festival.
steps. Himachal Pradesh Government  H.P. Milkfed is providing
has increased milk procurement rates refreshment kit to Blood donors at
by `1.00 per litre w.e.f. 01.04.2018 thus IGMC Shimla.
giving direct financial benefits to 42,650
families associated with the Milk Achievement of H.P. Milkfed are
Federation. shown in Table 8.2

Developmental efforts Table 8.2

8.20 In order to utilize surplus Achievement of H.P.Milkfed
milk and increase its revenue and to
Sl. Particulars 2017-18 (upto
bring down its losses H.P. Milkfed has No 30.11.18)
initiated the following developmental 1 Organized Societies 965 977
activities:- 2 Membership 42510 42650
 Processing Plants of capacity 3 Milk procured(lakh
ltrs)
219.00 178.66

5,000 litres per day are being set 4 Milk Marketing(lakh 93.75 53.34
up at Recong Peo, district ltrs)
5 Ghee sold(MT) 161.41 96.26
Kinnaur, Nalagarh, district Solan 6 Paneer sold (MT) 83.07 56.03
Mohal at Kullu District and Jangal 7 Butter sold(MT) 22.02 14.72
Beri, district Hamirpur Chamba, 8 Dahi sold(MT) 180.76 74.21
Rohru, Nahan,Una ,and 9 Cattle Feed(in qtls.) 19970.00 12976.50
Processing Plants of capacity
20,000 litres per day are being 8.22 The H.P. Milk Federation
set up in Mandi and Kangra not only provides a remunerative market
district. to the milk producers living in remote
and far-flung areas but also makes
New Innovations available milk and milk products to the
8.21 Himachal Pradesh Milkfed consumers in urban areas at a
is manufacturing Panjiri at ‘Panjiri competitive prices. In order to ensure
Manufacturing Plant’ Chakkar (Mandi) that milk is instantaneously chilled at
to cater the need of the Welfare village level, H.P. Milkfed has installed
Department under ICDS project, 39,331 105 Bulk Milk Coolers at village level in
quintal of ‘Nutrimix has been supplied various parts of the State. To bring
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testing of milk at village level, H.P. streams during their downward journey
Milkfed has installed 268 Automatic Milk and harbour the precious cold water fish
Collection Units in different Village Dairy fauna such as Schizothorax, Golden
Co-operative societies. Mahseer and exotic Trouts. Cold water
resources of the state have shown their
Wool Procurement and Marketing potential with the successful completion
Federation of ambitious Indo-Norwegian Trout
8.23 The main objective of the farming Project and tremendous interest
Federation is to promote the growth and shown by the hill populace for the
development of wool industry in the adoption of evolved technology. The
State of Himachal Pradesh and to free commercially important fish species in
wool growers from exploitation by the Gobind Sagar and Pong Dam
middleman/traders. In pursuance to the reservoirs, Chamera and Ranjeet Sagar
above objective, the Federation is Dam have become a tool for the
actively involved in procurement of upliftment of local population. About
sheep and angora wool, sheep shearing 5,012 fishermen in the State depend
at pasture level, sheep wool scouring directly on reservoir fisheries for
and marketing of wool. Sheep shearing their livelihood. During 2018-19 up to
is done with the imported automatic December,2018 cumulative fish
machines. During the year 2018-19 up production was 8,331 metric tonne
to December, 2018 the sheep wool valued at `106.44 crore. The reservoir
procurement was 64,174 Kg. and the of Himachal Pradesh has the distinction
value of the same was `36.06 lakh. of highest per hectare fish production in
Govind Sagar and highest sale price
The Federation is also value of fish catch in Pong Dam in the
implementing a few Centrally Sponsored country. During current year upto
Schemes for the benefit and upliftment December, 2018, 7.12 tonne trout has
of sheep and angora breeders in the been sold from the state farms and
State. During current financial year the earning revenue to the tune of
benefits of these schemes is likely to `102.30lakh. Last few years sale of fish
perculate to approximately 15,000 is shown in Table 8.3
breeders. The Federation is also
providing remunerative prices to the Table 8.3
wool growers for their produce by selling Trout Production
the wool in the established markets.
Year Production Revenue
FISHERIES AND AQUA CULTURE (in tonne) (`in lakh)
8.24 Himachal Pradesh is one 2015-16 17.63 120.93
of the States amongst a few in the union 2016-17 18.78 141.35
of India which has been gifted by 2017-18 10.32 129.75
mother nature with rivers emanating 2018-19(upto 7.12 102.30
from glaciers which traverse through Dec.,18)
hilly terrains and finally enrich the semi-
plain area of the state with their oxygen 8.25 The Department of
rich water. Its linearly flowing rivers Fisheries has constructed carp as well
Beas, Satluj and Ravi receive many as trout seed production farms in the
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reservoirs rural ponds and commercial to the extent of 50 percent under “Risk
farms in public as well as private sector. Fund Scheme”. A contributory saving
During 2018-19 up to December, 2018 scheme has been initiated by the State
total 13.93 lakh fingerlings of the size Government under this scheme
70mm and above of common carp ,4.15 Fisherman, State and Centre is
lakh of the same size IMC and 8.34 lakh contribute equally .This fund is provided
of Rainbow Trout have been produced to the fisherman during close season.
in the State. The approximate value of During the year 2018-19 an amount of
total seed production produced during `80.73 lakh `26.91 lakh contributed by
the year 2018-19 up to December,2018 the fisherman plus `53.82 lakh as
is `51.43 lakh. Despite hilly terrain of financial assistance from the State and
the State aquaculture is being given due Centre Government will be provided to
importance. Under “Rastriya Krishi 2,691 fisherman under Saving–cum–
Vikas Yojna” (RKVY) an outlay of Relief Fund Scheme.
`100.60 lakh has been approved by
Government with the breakup as shown 8.27 Department of Fisheries is
in Table 8.4 earnestly contributing in the
strengthening of rural economy and
Table 8.4 generation of employment opportunities
to the unemployed youth and various
Sl. Name of scheme Outlay schemes in this direction have been
No. Amount initiated. A total number of 517 self
(` In lakh) employment opportunities were
1. Construction of 5.75 22.20 generated by the department under
ha.fish seed rearing various schemes. Under Blue
ponds in private sector Revolution department has envisaged
2. Construction of 10 units 23.40 construction of 1,000 hectare new
of Trout raceways in ponds and 1,000 trout units in the State
private sector by 2022. Central Sector Scheme of
3. Construction of two 25.00 Blue Revolution is being shared in 90:10
carp hatchery in private between Central and State Government.
sector Under this scheme during 2018-19
4. Construction of the one 30.00
 Construction of 20 hectare. New
fish landing centre at
ponds/tanks in shape of rearing
State Reservoir.
ponds, proposed with the cost of
Total `100.60 `79.90 lakh including 1st year
inputs in H.P.
8.26 The Department of Fisheries  Establishment of 2 Carp Feed
has initiated many welfare schemes for Mill in private Sector with
the upliftment of fishermen. Fishermen financial assistance of `8.00
now are covered under insurance lakh. In Bilaspur and Kangra
scheme where `2.00 lakh is given (in District for the production of high
case of death/ permanent disability) or quality of fish in the State.
`1.00 lakh (in case of partial disability)  Establishment of 2 Trout Feed
and `10,000 towards hospital expenses Mill in Private Sector. With
and even losses to their gear and crafts
are being born by the State Government
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 financial assistance of `8.00 lakh Revolution Integrated Development and
in Kullu and Shimla District. Management of fisheries during
 Establishment of one Trout 2018-19.
hatchery with financial
assistance of `10.00 lakh. 8.28 Though aquaculture is
 Establishment of 100 Trout considered an engine of fisheries growth
farming units financial but its success in the State till date, is
assistance of 228.60 lakh is hardly gratifying. To enhance fish
being provided for construction production in the state as per
including1st year inputs in the sustainable development goals. There
state. are 366 trout growers having 762
 Establishment of 2 solar power raceways/units of approximately 2.63
support for aquaculture in hectare area in Himachal Pradesh.
Government sector.
 Establishment of Recirulatory 8.29 Achievements of the
Aquaculture system in department during the financial year
Government sector. 2018-19 up to December, 2018 and
proposed targets for 2019-20 are shown
An outlay of `7.77 crore in Table 8.5
has been proposed under CCS on Blue

Table 8.5

Sl.No Items Achieved Targets Targets

upto fixed for proposed
December, the year for the year
2018 2018-19 2019-20
1. Fish Production from all sources(in 8331.00 13200.00 13270.00
tonnes)
2. Fish Seed Production Carp farms (lakh) 139.77 620.00 620.00
3. Table size trout production (in tonnes) 7.12 10.00 22.00
Government sector
4. Table size trout production (in tonnes) 341.90 555.00 552.00
Private Sector
5. Employment generated (nos.) 252 517 517
6. Total Revenue of the department(lakh) 256.02 396.00 396.00

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 9. FOREST AND ENVIRONMENT

Forest on death anniversary of their parents/

9.1 Forests in Himachal relatives/ elders. A part from the above,
Pradesh cover an area of 37,947 Sq. during the current financial year the
Km. and account for 68.16 percent of department has organized 3 days
total geographical area of the state. Plantation Campaign throughout the
However, presently 26.4 percent is State w.e.f. 12th to 14th July, 2018
Forest cover of the total geographical involving local communities like Mahila
area of the State. The main objective of Mandals, Yuvak Mandals, Local people
Himachal Pradesh Forest Policy is the and public representatives in which
proper utilization of forests, 86,251 people participated and
conservation and extension. The aim of 17,63,899 plants were planted. For the
the Forest Department is to enhance year 2018-19, plantation target of 9,500
the forest cover in the State to 30 hectares Including CAMPA and
percent of its geographical area by Centrally Sponsored Schemes has
2030 to meet the Sustainable been fixed with a cost of `41.00 crore
Development Goals (SDGs). The plan out of which 6,605.10 hectares target
programme taken up by the Forest and expenditure of `28.23 crore has
Department aims at fulfilling these been achieved upto November, 2018.
policy commitments. Some of the
important plan programme activities are Intensification of Forest
as under:- Management Scheme
9.3 Forests in the State are
Forest Plantation subject to increasing biotic pressure
9.2 Forest plantation is being due to increase in human populations,
carried out under various State plan changing animal husbandry practices,
schemes such as Improvement of tree and developmental activities. Forests
cover, and soil conservation, CAMPA are exposed to perils of fire, illicit
as well as Centrally Sponsored felling, encroachments and other forest
Scheme National Afforestation offences. Forest Protection is being
Programme. Pasture and Grazing strengthened by equipping check posts
lands of the state are being managed at sensitive places with CCTVs to
under state scheme Development of ensure electronic surveillance to curb
Pasture and Grazing lands. Van forest offences. Fire fighting equipment
Mahotsava at State, Circle and Division and improved techniques are also
levels is also celebrated for educating being introduced and made available to
the masses and creating awareness all the forest divisions where fire is a
amongst all stakeholders regarding major destructive element.
forestry and environmental concerns Communication network for effective
under New Forestry Scheme (Sanjhi management and protection of forest
Van Yojana). Another scheme namely wealth is very important. Keeping these
“Smriti Van Yojana” is also being factors in view, Intensification of Forest
implemented with the vision to create Management Scheme implemented
awareness amongst the people about with Central Assistance. During the
tree planting. The scheme envisages year 2018-19 an outlay of `3.69 crore
tree plantation by people in specially has been approved as central share
designated areas on the occasion of (90%) under Forest Fire Prevention
their birthday, marriage anniversary or and Management Scheme but the
Central Government has revalidate
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only the unspent balance of 2017-18 harvest handling and value addition to
amounting to `1.74 crore under this wild harvested Non-Timber Minor
scheme till November, 2018. To carry Forest Produce and enhancing
out the activities approved under State economic returns the following three
Sector and an outlay of `1.44 crore has new schemes have been launched
been approved under state plan. The w.e.f.2018-19:-
expenditure upto November, 2018 i) Samudayik Van Samvardhan
under Central Sector is nil due to late Yojna
receipt of approval from the Govt. of The main objective of this
India and under State Sector is `35.33 scheme is to ensure
lakh. participation of local
communities in conservation &
Nagar Van Udyan Yojana - “Ek Development of Forests through
Kadam Hariyali Ki Or”-A Programme Plantation, Improving quality of
for Climate Smart Green Cities forest and increasing the forest
9.4 The Ministry of Environment, cover.The scheme will be
Forests and Climate Change has implemented through existing
introduced a new scheme namely JFMCs/VFDSs. A budget
Nagar Van Udyan Yojana - “Ek Kadam provision of `2.00 crore has
Hariyali Ki Or” - a Programme for been kept under this scheme
Climate Smart Green Cities. The vision during 2018-19 and 20 sites
of this scheme is to create at least one have been selected and micro
City Forest in each city having plan of each selected site is
Municipal Corporation for providing being prepared.
wholesome, healthy living environment ii) Vidyarthi Van Mittar Yojna
and contributing to growth of Smart, This scheme has been started
Clean, Green, Sustainable and Healthy for the students to sensitize
Cities. Under this scheme 80 percent them about the importance of
funds are to be provided by the Forests and their role in
National CAMPA Advisory Council environmental conservation, to
(NCAC) and 20 percent by the State inculcate in students a sense of
Government. The National CAMPA attachment towards nature
Advisory Council (NCAC) has provided conservation, protection of
`160 lakh during the year 2017-18 and forests and increase forest
2018-19 in two equal installments of cover. A budget provision of
`80.00 lakh each and state Govt. has `1.00 crore has been kept under
also provided `20.00 lakh towards its this scheme during 2018-19 and
share during the year 2017-18 and 158 hectare area has been
provision of balance `20.00 lakh has selected for raising plantation
been approved during the year through 223 schools.
2018-19. Till December, 2018 no iii) Van Samridhi Jan Samridhi
expenditure has been incurred from the Yojna
state share. This scheme has been started to
strengthen the NTFP resource
NEW SCHEMES base in the state through active
9.5 In order to sensitize the community participation.
local communities, students and Empowerment of local
general public about the importance of communities in collection,
Forests and their role in environmental conservation and marketing of
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 of rural population. The scheme Himachal Pradesh Forest Eco
will be implemented initially in 7 systems Management and
most biodiversity rich districts Livelihood Improvement Project:
namely, Chamba, Kullu, Mandi 9.7 A new Project namely
,Shimla, Sirmour, Kinnaur and “Himachal Pradesh Forest Eco systems
Lahaul & Spiti and subsequently Management and Livelihood
in the remaining districts of the Improvement Project” for 8 years
State. A budget provision of (2018-19 to 2025-26) amounting to
`1.00 crore has been kept under `800.00 crore has been started with the
this scheme during 2018-19. assistance of Japan International
Cooperation Agency (J.I.C.A.).The
EXTERNALLY AIDED PROJECTS Funding pattern of the project is 80
percent loan and 20 percent State
Himachal Pradesh Forest Eco- share. The project will be implemented
systems Climate Proofing Project in Bilaspur, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla,
(K.F.W assisted) Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti districts and tribal
9.6 Himachal Pradesh Forest areas of Pangi and Bharmour Sub-
Eco- systems Climate Proofing Project divisions of Chamba districts with
with the assistance of Germany (KfW) Project headquarter at Kullu (Shamshi),
Project is being implemented in district Kullu and Regional office at
Chamba and Kangra districts of the Rampur, district Shimla. The objectives
State for the period of 7 years w.e.f. of the project are to conserve the forest
2015-16. The cost of the project is and mountain eco system and improve
`308.45 crore. The Funding pattern of livelihood of the forest and pasture
the project is 85.10 percent loan and dependent communities by increasing
14.90 percent State share. The main forest cover, density and productive
objective of this project is the potential using scientific and modern
rehabilitation, protection and forest management practices;
sustainable use of the selected forest enhancing biodiversity and forest
eco systems in Himachal Pradesh to ecosystem conservation and to reduce
increase and secure the resilience of pressure/ stress on forest resources by
forest eco systems against climate providing the village communities with
change and ensure flow of forest based alternative livelihood opportunity.
products and other services, which During the financial year 2018-19, the
benefit the forest dependent Government has provided `15.00 crore
communities. In the long run this will under this project and expenditure of
contribute in strengthening the `1.43 crore has been incurred upto
adaptation capacity of forest eco November, 2018.
systems to climate change, protection
of biodiversity, stabilization of World Bank Aided Integrated
catchment areas, conservation of Development Project for Source
natural resource base and at the same Sustainability and Climate Resilient
time result in better livelihoods for the Rain-fed Agriculture:
people of Himachal Pradesh An outlay 9.8 The World Bank has also
of `25.00 crore has been approved for agreed to support this project at a cost
the current financial year 2018-19 and of `650.00 crore titled ‘Integrated
expenditure upto November, 2018 is Project for Source Sustainability and
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Climate Resilient Rain-fed Agriculture’. with the assistance of Department of
The funding pattern of the project is 80 Environment, Science and Technology,
percent loan and 20 percent is State Government of India under National
share. The project period is 7 years. Mission for Sustaining Himalayan
The project would be implemented in Ecosystems.(NMSHE) Total budget
900 Gram Panchayats in Shiwalik and sanctioned for setting up and
Mid Hills agro-climatic zones spread functioning of the Knowledge cell is
across various watershed in the State. `2.73 crore out of which only `1.00
The key objectives of this project crore has been released and utilized,
include comprehensive treatment of Second installment of `31.00 lakh has
around 2 lakh hectares non-arable and also been released & proposed to be
20,000 hectares arable lands; and utilized by March, 2019. Climate
enhancement of water productivity/ Change vulnerability assessment is
efficiency Milk production and livelihood being undertaken for Beas River Basin
improvement in the project area. An covering four districts viz. Kullu, Mandi,
outlay of `35.00 crore has been Hamirpur and Kangra covering more
approved under this project during the than 1200 Panchayats. Report of 3
current financial year 2018-19 out of districts have been prepared and the
which expenditure of `7.97 crore has report of Kangra District will be
been incurred up to November, 2018. completed by March, 2019.

Environment Forestry and Wildlife Implementation of Project

9.9 Himachal Pradesh is home sanctioned under NAFCC
to a very impressive, diverse and 9.11 A programme titled
unique fauna– many of which are rare. "Sustainable Livelihoods of Agriculture
The scheme aims at protection, -Dependent Rural Communities"
improvement of environment and (S.L.A.D.R.C.) is being implemented in
wildlife, development of wildlife district Sirmaur, HIMACHAL
sanctuaries/ national parks and PRADESH under National Adaptation
improvement of wildlife habitat so as to Fund for Climate Change of Ministry of
provide protection to various species of Environment, Forest and Climate
birds and animals facing extinction. To Change, Government of India with the
protect, develop and scientifically total financial outlay of `20.00 crore.
mange the wildlife and to improve its This project is being implemented
habitat an outlay of `17.59 crore has through National Implementing Agency
been approved for the current financial NABARD in collaboration with
year 2018-19 out of which expenditure Agriculture, Horticulture and IPH
of `2.72 crore has been incurred upto Departments. For this project `3.31
November, 2018. crore has been released and being
utilized to carry out pre-defined
ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE AND activities. `6.40 crore as second
installment have been released and
TECHNOLOGY
utilized The State govt. is
implementing capacity building
State Knowledge Cell on Climate programme on ‘Climate Change
Change Adaptation-in Rural Areas of India
9.10 A State Knowledge Cell on (CCARAI) under bilateral funding and
Climate Change has been set up in the cooperation with German Agency
Department of Environment, Science (GIZ) with the total financial outlay of
and Technology, Himachal Pradesh `44.84 lakh.

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Introduction of State level qualitative social, economic and
Environment Leadership Awards environmental benefits of
9.12 Himachal Pradesh implementing these features that can
Environment Leadership Awards has be used to help determine to what
been started by the State Government extent they are being incorporated in
to be conferred through Department of development plans. The benefits of
Environment, Science and Technology implementing sustainable communities
every year to various categories of will be significant in both the short and
institutions/ individuals of the State, long term. Under this scheme `50.00
who excel in promotion of lakh to be utilized over a period of
environmental conservation and 5 years by the identified village for
sustainable development by adoption of Model Eco Village
demonstrating successful initiatives. Scheme. There are 11 villages
The award is to be given in the form of identified in all over the State where
a citation along with cash prize of this scheme is being implemented. An
`50,000 as 1st Prize and `25,000 as amount of `20.00 lakh has been
2nd Prize. Total sanctioned budget of earmarked for this scheme during
`15.00 lakh was utilized for 2018-19.
organization of State level
Environment Leadership Awards Preparation and notification of
2018-19. Environment Policy for the State of
Himachal Pradesh.
Creation of Model Eco Villages- an 9.14 The State Government has
Environmentally Sound Sustainable decided to prepare State Environment
Community Development Policy in order to bring synergy among
Programme in Himachal Pradesh. various stakeholder departments and
9.13 Model Eco Village Scheme bring environmental coordination into
has been notified by the State mainstreaming of decision making in
Government to be implemented the State. This document will facilitate
through the Department of the process of determining priority
Environment, Science and actions in a sustainable manner with
Technology. Through this initiative, the sound environmental governance in
State Government intends to sketch the State and total budget sanctioned
the different components of for the purpose is `20.00 lakh for the
environmental sustainability, which will year 2018-19.
go into such a designing and
illustration as implemented examples. Setting up bio-methanation plant at
Environmentally sustainable and Kufri, Shimla.
ecologically oriented eco villages shall 9.15 The department is setting up 2.5
be focused towards the perspective of MTPD bio-methanation plant using
developing low impact lifestyles as to horse dung/biodegradable waste from
reduce the “ecological footprint” by as hotels and residential areas to
much as 50 percent of the base generate biogas/bio CNG on turnkey
assessment from launch of the and end to end basis (Waste collection
scheme. It will be based on the values till disposal) at Kufri, Shimla. The total
of "care of the earth and of people". It budgetary provision for this plant is
will be ensured that how community is `1.40 crore against which `30.00 lakh
best integrated in nature by setting up have been earmarked for the year
a framework of various components- 2018-19.
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Setting up Demonstration micro on “Biotechnology” Vision and Way
Municipal Solid waste Management Forward H.P. were organized, in which
and facilities. scientists and students from various
9.16 Setting up of R&D Institutions of the State has been
demonstration Micro Municipal Solid participated and gave their views on
Waste management facilities through promotion of Biotechnology in the
expert agencies at 10 different State. The total expenditure incurred
locations in the state as pilot Project was `1.75 lakh.
on PPP mode.
Food Biotechnology
Other Initiatives to protect the 9.20 Development of novel
environment neutraceuticals fortified with rare
9.17 fermenting micro organisms isolated
 Use of Thermocol cutlery has from Himachal Pradesh and their
been fully banned in the state. commercial promotion `4.08 lakh has
 “Horn not Ok” campaign has been released.
been launched in two towns
Shimla and Manali Agriculture Biotechnology
 In order to facilitate the common 9.21
public to file complaints w.r.t 1. Development of diseases
noise pollution in the state ,a resistant somaclonal variants in
mobile app “Shor Nahi” has apple using in vitro selection
been developed technique.
2. Biotechnology interventions for
Biotechnology policy developing resistance in tomato
against Fusarium Wilt a
prevalent disease in Himachal
Research and development Projects
Pradesh. `10.80 lakh has been
in Applied Biotechnology
released.
9.18 As per the state
Biotechnology policy, the government
is poised to make Himachal Pradesh H.P. Specific R&D Projects 2018-19
into a prosperous Himalayan Bio- 9.22 Under this scheme nine
Business hub through the promotion of proposals are received from various
Biotechnology in the areas of R&D Institutions under thematic area
Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal of Applied Biotechnology, out of which
Husbandry, Health and Bio-resource 6 proposals are selected for the
utilisation for the development of state. presentation before Project Approval
Committee. Anticipated amount to be
Project proposals under Applied released before March, 2019 for the
Biotechnology above said projects is about `20.00
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 10. WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

DRINKING WATER
10.1 Water management is an
important issue. Provision of safe `72.64 crore respectively, 289
drinking water has been the priority of habitations in which 260 habitations
the State Government. All the census under Central sector and 29
villages in the State have been habitations under State sector have
provided with drinking water facilities been covered up to November, 2018.
by March, 1994. As per the latest An expenditure of `33.54 crore, under
updated/validated survey of drinking Central sector and `9.46 crore
water supply schemes in Himachal under State sector have been incurred
Pradesh, all 45,367 habitations have upto November , 2018.
been covered with safe drinking water
facility by March, 2008. With the Hand Pump Programme
coming in force of National Rural 10.2 The Government has an
Drinking Water Supply guidelines ongoing programme of providing hand
w.e.f. 01.04.2009 and subsequent pumps with focus on regions facing
realignment/ mapping of habitations, scarcity of water during summer
there are 53,205 habitations in the season. Total 37,265 hand pumps
State, out of which 19,473 habitations have been installed up to March, 2018.
(7,632 habitation with population During the year 2018-19, 1,519 hand
coverage >0 and <100 and 11,841 pumps have been installed upto
habitations with 0 population November, 2018.
coverage) are identified having
inadequate drinking water. The criteria Urban Water Supply
of coverage of habitations have been 10.3 Under drinking water
changed to population based scheme, the work of operation and
coverage to ensure water security at maintenance of 52 towns of the State
household level. As per request of is looked after by the IPH Department.
various states, govt. of India had Augmentation work of 37 towns Water
directed the states for data correction Supply Schemes have been
of survey. Status of habitations as on completed upto March, 2016. Water
01.04.2018 was finalized as under:- Supply to Dharamshala, Kangra,
Hamirpur, Sarkaghat, Nagrota
Total Habitations Habitations Bagwan, Kullu, Mandi, Rampur, and
Numbe with 100 with Manali is in progress through
r of percent population UIDSSMT. Augmentation work of
Habita- population coverage >0 Water Supply Scheme of Nahan and
tions coverage and <100 Banjaar town is in progress through
53,604 35,193 18,411 State sector. The augmentation of
(65.65%) (34.35%) water supply scheme for remaining 5
towns i.e. Karsog, Nerchowk, Jawali,
During the year 2018-19, Baijnath-Paprola and Tahliwal is yet to
against the target of covering 500 be taken in hand. During the year
habitations in which 50 habitations 2018-19 a budget provision of `71.81
under State sector and 450 crore has been kept for augmentation
habitations under Central sector of water supply schemes, against
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has been incurred upto November, Irrigation Projects, Changer area
2018. Bilaspur 2,350 hectare, Sidhatha
Kangra, 3,150 hectare and Balh Valley
IRRIGATION Left Bank 2,780 hectare has been
10.4 To increase the crop completed. The work of CAD Sidhatha
production the importance of irrigation is in progress and 2,635.10 hectare
is well established. Adequate and land has been brought under CAD
timely supply of irrigation water to activities upto November, 2018. At
crops is the pre-requisite in the present work of Medium Irrigation
agriculture production process, Project Phinna Singh (CCA 4,025
particularly in areas where the rainfall hectare) and the Nadaun area in
is scanty and irregular. The supply of District Hamirpur (CCA 2,980 hectare)
land is fixed, i.e. inelastic, therefore, is in progress.There is a target of 1000
the accelerated growth in production is hectare area for the year 2018-19
possible through multiple cropping and under major and medium irrigation
realization of higher crop yield per unit against which 300 hectare achievement
area, which in turn depends upon reported upto November, 2018 and an
irrigation. Creation of irrigation amount of `25.67 crore has been
potential and its optimum utilization incurred out of due provision of
continues to receive a high priority in `127.00 crore.
Government Planning.
Minor Irrigation
10.5 Out of the total 10.7 During the year 2018-19,
geographical area of 55.67 lakh there was a budget provision of
hectare of Himachal Pradeh, only 5.83 `250.36 crore in the State sector to
lakh hectare is the net area sown. It is provide irrigation facilities to an area of
estimated that ultimate irrigation 3,000 hectare against which upto
potential of the State is approximately November , 2018 an area of 1,880.18
3.35 lakh hectare, out of this 0.50 lakh hectare has been covered with an
hectare can be brought out under expenditure of `58.31 crore.
irrigation through major and medium
irrigation projects and balance Command Area Development
2.85 lakh hectare of area can be 10.8 During the year 2018-
provided irrigation through minor 19, a provision of `130.00 crore has
irrigation schemes. 2.73 lakh hectare been provided by the Government of
land has been brought out under the Himachal Pradesh which includes
irrigation facility upto November, 2018. `32.00 crore for HIMCAD activities in
completed minor irrigation schemes to
Major and Medium Irrigation bridge the gap of potential created and
10.6 The only major irrigation utilized and rest of amount is for
project in the State is Shahnehar major/medium irrigation and minor
Project in Kangra District. The project irrigation schemes ongoing in the State
has been completed and irrigation including Central share. There is a
facility to 15,287 hectare land is being physical target of 3000 hectare CCA
provided. The Command Area for providing CAD activities, out of
Development work is in progress and which 983.60 hectare has been
out of 15,287 hectare, 9,933.50 hectare achieved up to November, 2018 with
land has been brought under an expenditure of `11.18 crore. CAD
Command Area Development activities to major irrigation Shahnehar and
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were included for funding under principle under this programme and
Command Area Development Water DPRs of these 6 projects have been
Management programme of submitted to Govt. of India for inclusion
Government of India. The Government under the scheme.
of India has launched the ISBIG
scheme for providing CAD activities in Flood Control Works
the completed/ongoing irrigation 10.9 During the year 2018-19
projects during 2016-17 and a sum of `62.01 crore has been
accordingly the 6 projects (Shahnehar provided to protect 2,050 hectare of
major irrigation project, Sidhatha land. An amount of `1.99 crore upto
Changer, Nadaun Area, Ballah valley November, 2018 has been spent to
left bank medium irrigation projects, protect an area of 65.00 hectare. The
and 23 minor irrigation schemes) of work for channelization of Swan Phase-
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 11. INDUSTRIES AND MINING

INDUSTRIES
11.1 Himachal Pradesh has Table 11.1
made significant achievements in the
field of industrialization in the past few Means of Amount (in crore)
Finance State of State of Art
years. Recently many initiatives have Art Industrial
been taken by Government to facilitate Industrial Area at
investment in the State. Area at Kandrori
Pandoga District
District Kangra
Status of Industrialization Una
11.2 As on December,2018, Central Grant 22.62 24.07
there were 49,058 units working in the SIA 23.97 17.00
State. Out of these 140 Industrial Debt 41.46 54.70
Units are Large and 522 are Medium Total 88.05 95.77
Scale Units.
The grant shall be
Development of Industrial Areas/ utilized for the purpose of up gradation
Estates of infrastructure facilities at these
11.3 The budget amounting to industrial areas, under physical
` 27.00 crore has been allocated for infrastructure (Roads and Storm Water
the year 2018-19 for infrastructure Drainage, Streets Lights,
development of various Industrial augmentation of 132KV Power Sub-
Areas/ Estates. Out of allocated fund Station etc.), technical infrastructure
`19.53 crore have been booked for (Common Facility Centre etc.), and
construction of various development Social infrastructure (Working Women
works in Industrial Area/ Industrial Hostel, Bus Stops, Rain Shelter and
Estates as on 09.01.2019. The Common Health Centre etc.) and for
balance budget of `7.47 crore will be miscellaneous/ administrative grant.
spent before March,2019. During the financial year 2018-19 an
amount of `46.05 crore has been
State of the Art Industrial Area allocated under creation of State of Art
under MIIUS Industrial Areas and Integrated
11.4 The Ministry of Infrastructure Upgradation scheme out
Commerce and Industry (DIPP), of which no expenditure has been
Government of India has accorded booked.
final approval for setting up of two
State of Art Industrial Area at Pandoga Prime Minister’s Employment
District Una and Kandrori, District Generation Programme (PMEGP)
Kangra under Modified Industrial 11.5 Under this scheme as on
Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme December,2018 against the target of
(MIIUS). The detail of funding pattern 434 cases, 1,292 cases have been
of these projects is shown in the sponsored to various banks,
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Margin Money subsidy `12.86 crore, are under process in parts of District
have been sanctioned. In 353 cases, Mandi, Shimla and Chamba.
an amount of `8.18 crore of Margin
Money (subsidy) has been disbursed. In addition to above, the
Government has also granted
Sericulture Industry prospecting licences to the various
11.6 Sericulture is one of the companies in order to carry out the
important agro-based rural cottage detailed study for proving the deposits,
industries of the pradesh that is quantity and quality of Limestone and
providing gainful employment to about other associate minerals. Other
10,245 rural families for supplementing commercially exploitable minerals in the
their income by producing silk State are Shale, Barytes, Silica Sand,
cocoons. 14 silk yarn reeling units Rock Salt, Quartzite, Building material
have been set up in private sector i.e. like sand stone, sand, bajri and building
district Kangra and Bilaspur five each, stone. Apart from carrying out
in Hamirpur, Mandi, Una and Sirmaur development and regulation of Mines
one each with the assistance of and Minerals, the Geological Wing,
Government. Upto December, 2018, Department of Industries is also
204.34 MT Silk Cocoons were conducting Geo-technical investigations
produced that was converted into raw of bridge sites, buildings and
silk of 27.48 MT providing an income geo-environmental etc.
of about `6.12 crore by sale of silk 11.9 During the year 2016-17
products in the State. `176.22 crore of royalty from minerals
have been received. In the financial
Handloom and Handicrafts year 2017-18, `405.00 crore revenue
11.7 Under Tribal Sub Plan, a have been received which includes
sanction case of `1.07 crore and under `194.00 crore paid by M/s Ultratech
SCSP a sanction case of `1.00 crore Cements Ltd. as an upfront payment.
has been sent to the State In the financial year 2018-19 upto
Government for sanction of 54 training December, 2018 `132.01 crore have
centers by H.P. State Handloom and been received.
Handicraft Development Corporation.
i) New Leases granted: During
MINING 2015-16, 30 numbers of mining
11.8 Minerals constitute a leases under major mineral have
fundamental component of State’s been granted/ renewed and
economic base. Good quality during 2016-17 extension in 30
limestone, which is one of the numbers of mining leases of
ingredients in the manufacture of major minerals in terms of
cement, is available in plenty in the provisions of Section 8A (5) and
State. Six Cement Plants M/s ACC Ltd. 8A (6) of Mines and Minerals
at Barmana, District Bilaspur (two (Development and Regulation)
units), M/s Ambuja Cements Ltd. at Amendment Act, 2015, has been
Kashlog District Solan (two units), M/s made for a period of 50 years
Ultratech Cement (earliar J.P. Himachal from the date of grant. Further
Cement) at Baga Bhalag (one unit) and during 2015-16, 68 numbers of
M/s CCI at Rajban District Sirmaur (one mining leases under minor
unit) are already in operation. The minerals have been granted and
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 mining leases have been granted.
During current financial year to foundation testing of bridge
2018-19 upto December, 2018, sites, geological evaluations of
85 number of minor minerals road alignments, landslides etc.
mining leases have been granted. were sent to user agencies for
further action. During the current
ii) Geo Technical Investigations: financial year 2017-18, 8 number
During 2016-17, 20 numbers of of geo-technical report have been
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 12. LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT employment under the provision of
12.1 As per 2011 Census, Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
30.05 percent of the total population of
the Pradesh is classified as main Employment Market Information
workers, 21.80 percent marginal Programme
workers and the rest 48.15 percent as 12.3 At the district level, the
non-workers out of the total workers employment data is being collected
(main+marginal) 57.93 percent are under the Employment Market
cultivators and 4.92 percent Information Programme since 1960.
agricultural labourers, 1.65 percent are The total employment in the State as
engaged in household industry and on 30.06.2017 in Public Sector was
35.50 percent in other activities. The 2,76,539 and in Private sector was
employment assistance/ information 1,66,743 where number of
service to job seekers in the Pradesh establishments in public sector are
is rendered through the 3 Regional 4,235 and in private sector are 1,731.
Employment Exchanges, 9 District
Employment Exchanges, 2 University Vocational Guidance
Employment Information and 12.4 There are total four
Guidance Bureaus, 62 Sub- vocational Guidance centers under
Employment Exchanges, 1 Special Labour and Employment Department
Employment Exchange for Physically out of which one vocational guidance
Handicapped, 1 Central Employment centre at the Directorate and other
Cell, Vocational Guidance and three are located at Regional
Employment Counseling to the youth Employment Office viz Mandi, Shimla
as well as in the matter of collection of and Dharamshala. Besides this, there
Employment Market Information are two University Employment
Centre are working in the State. All 74 Information and Guidance Bureau at
Employment Exchanges have been Palampur and Shimla. These
computerized and 71 Employment Vocational Guidance Centers impart
Exchanges are online. Efforts are on to vocational guidance to desirous
bring remaining 3 Employment unemployed youths. Vocational
Exchanges Online. guidance camps are also organized in
many educational Institutions of the
Minimum wages State. 145 camps were organized in
12.2 Himachal Pradesh the different parts of the State during
Government has constituted a the Financial Year up to
Minimum Wages Advisory Board December,2018.
under the Minimum Wages Act-1948
for the purpose of advising the State Central Employment Cell
Government in the matter of fixing and 12.5 With a view to provide
revising the minimum rates of wages technical and highly skilled
for the workers. The State Government manpower to all the industrial units,
has enhanced the minimum wages for institutions and establishments,
unskilled category of workers from the Central Employment Cell which
`210 to `225 per day or ` 6,300 to has been set up in the Directorate of
`6,750 per month w.e.f. 01.04.2018, Labour and Employment of the State
working in all existing 19 scheduled remained engaged in rendering its
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Under this scheme, assistance is reservation for appointment in Class-III
provided to the employment seekers and Class-IV posts and reservation of
on the one hand in finding suitable 5 percent seats in girls Industrial
jobs in private sector according to their Training Institute and Tailoring
qualifications and on the other hand Centres. During the Financial Year
to recruit suitable workers without 2018-19 upto December, 2018 total
wastage of money, material and time. 1,208 special abled persons were
The Central Employment Cell brought on the Live Register of the
organizes Campus Interview for Special Employment Exchange
Private Sector Employers for their bringing the total number to 17,547
requirement of unskilled labour. During and 70 physically disabled persons
the Financial Year 2018-19 up to were placed in employment.
December, 2018 Central Employment
Cell has organized 151 Campus Labour Welfare Measures
Interviews wherein 2,549 candidates 12.7 Under the Bonded
have been placed. The Central Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
Employment Cell also organizes Job the District Vigilance Committees and
Fairs in the State. During the Financial Sub Division Vigilance Committees
Year 2018-19 up to December,2018 have been constituted to monitor and
Six Job Fairs have been organized by ensure the implementation of Bonded
the department where in 1,974 Labour System. A State Level
candidates were placed in employment Standing Committee on the report of
in different Industries in the State. Expert Group on Bonded Labour
System and other related Acts in the
Special Employment Exchange for State has been constituted. The State
Special Abled. Government has established
12.6 The special employment two Labour Courts-cum-Industrial
exchange for the placement of Tribunals, one with headquarter at
physically disabled persons (visually Shimla with its jurisdiction of District
disabled, hearing disabled and Shimla, Kinnaur, Solan and Sirmaur
locomotor disabled) was set up in the and the other at Dharamshala with its
Directorate of Labour and Employment jurisdiction of District Kangra, Chamba,
during the year,1976. This special Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Mandi, Kullu
employment exchange renders and Lahaul-Spiti. The Presiding
assistance to the special abled Officers of Labour Courts-cum-
candidates in the field of vocational Industrial Tribunals are the rank of
guidance and also provides District and Session Judges have been
employment assistance in Public and appointed for each Labour Courts-
Private Sector. The special abled cum-Industrial Tribunals.
persons who constitute the weaker
section of society have been provided Employees Insurance and Provident
number of facilities/ concession which Fund Scheme
include free of cost medical 12.8 The Employees State
examination of the disabled persons Insurance is applicable in the areas of
through the Medical Boards Solan, Parwanoo, Barotiwala,
constituted at the State and District Nalagarh, Baddi in Solan District,
level, relaxation of age by 5 years, Mehatpur, Bathri and Gagret in Una
exemption for qualifying typing test for District, Poanta Sahib and Kala Amb in
those who suffer from disability in the Sirmaur District, Golthai in Bliaspur
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Bhangrotu, Chakkar and Gutkar in to beneficiaries. About 2016
Mandi District and Industrial Area establishments are registered with the
Shoghi and Municipal area of Shimla Department of Labour & Employment
in District Shimla. About 9,733 and 1,58,878 beneficiaries are
establishments with an estimated registered with the Himachal Pradesh
3,14,720 insured persons are covered Building and Other Construction
under ESI Scheme in Himachal Workers Welfare Board up to
Pradesh upto March, 2018. Under November, 2018. The benefits
employees provident fund scheme amounting of `96.42 crore under the
about 15, 80,258 workers have been various welfare schemes have been
brought in 18,443 establishments up to provided to the eligible beneficiaries
December, 2018. and an amount of `462.43 crore
approximately has been deposited with
Industrial Relations H.P. Building & Other construction
12.9 The problem of Industrial Welfare Board, Shimla upto
Relations has gained considerable December, 2018.
importance on account of expansion of
industrial activities in the Pradesh. SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Conciliation machinery has been ALLOWANCE SCHEME:
functioning in the Pradesh and has 12.11 During this Financial
proved as an important agency for the Year 2018-19 a budgetary provision of
settlement of industrial disputes and `100 crore has been made under Skill
maintaining industrial peace and Development Allowance Scheme.
harmony. Function of Conciliation Under this scheme there is provision of
Officer has been entrusted to the Joint Skill Development Allowance to the
Labour Commissioner, Deputy Labour eligible un-employed youth of the State
Commissioner, Labour Officers and for their Skill Up gradation and
Labour Inspectors in the field within increasing their employability. This
their respective jurisdiction. Higher Allowance is payable @ `1,000 per
authorities from Directorate level month and for 50 percent or more
intervene in the cases/disputes where permanent physically challenged @
the conciliation fails to bring about any `1,500 per month for duration of skill
amicable settlement at lower level. Development Training, subject to
maximum period of two years.
Building and Other Construction Workers
(RE and CS) ACT-1996 and Cess Act-
UNEMPLOYMENT ALLOWANCE
1996
SCHEME
12.10 Under this Act various
12.12 During this Financial
provisions have been made to
Year 2018-19, budgetary provision of
implement welfare schemes such as
`40.00 crore has been made under
providing maternity/paternity benefits,
Unemployment Allowance Scheme.
Disability pension, Retirement pension,
Under this scheme there is provision of
Family pension, Medical Assistance,
allowance to the eligible unemployed
Financial Assistance for marriage of
himachali youth to enable them to
self and up to two children ,Skill
sustain themselves for a certain period
Development Allowance, providing
of `1,000 per month and for 50
bicycles and washing machines to
percent or more permanent physically
women workers, providing induction
heater or solar cooker and solar lamp challenged `1,500 per month for a
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EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE against notified vacancies 4,000.
INFORMATION The consolidated number on Live
12.13 During this financial Registers of all employment
year upto December, 2018 in all exchanges as on December, 2018
1,37,662 applicants were are 8, 49,981. The District-wise
registered and 1,953 placement registration and placements done by
were done in Government sector the employment exchanges with
against notified vacancies 2,871 and effect from April to December, 2018
4,788 placed in private sector is given in Table 12.1 below:-

Table No.12.1

District Registration Vacancies Placement Live

notified Registration
Govt. Private
Bilaspur 9135 287 0 96 53361
Chamba 9543 700 57 121 59380
Hamirpur 10686 684 297 250 67901
Kangra 32528 67 378 2960 189135
Kinnaur 957 0 0 0 8807
Kullu 5922 33 9 172 46967
L& Spiti 566 0 1 0 4809
Mandi 25797 119 524 283 151981
Shimla 10968 1205 145 74 78870
Sirmaur 9586 1190 136 113 60268
Solan 8757 2357 21 251 61370
Una 13217 229 385 468 67132
H.P 137662 6871 1953 4788 849981

Note: Placement figures do not include the figures of placement given by

Departments, Corporations, Boards and H.P. Public Service Commission
and H.P.State Staff Selection Board through direct and open competition.

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 13. Power

13.1 Himachal being a hilly Table 13.1

State has natural strength in Power harnessed under
harnessing of hydro electric power. Various sectors
Hydro power development is the key SECTOR Capacity (MW)
engine to the economic growth of the
HPSEBL 487.55
State of Himachal Pradesh, as it HPPCL 170.00
makes a direct and significant CENTRAL/JOINT 7,457.73
contribution to economy in terms of HIMURJA (STATE) 2.37
revenue generation, employment HIMURJA (PRIVATE) 310.45
opportunities and enhancing the PRIVATE above 5 MW 1,964.90
quality of life. The Hydro Power Sector HP SHARE 159.17
Total 10,547.17
in Himachal Pradesh strongly
emphasizes the economic dimensions
by way of environmentally and socially 13.3 Directorate of Energy’s
sustainable Hydropower Development Physical and Financial
in the State in line with the objective of achievements made during financial
Government of Himachal Pradesh to year 2018-19 (upto December 2018)
promote inclusive green growth and
sustainable development of the State a. Policy Amendments :- In order
through climate change related with to overcome recession in Hydro Sector
transformative actions across the key and to encourage investment in Hydro
engines of economic growth of the Power Development in the State,
State. following amendments in the Hydro
Power Policy were carried out:-
13.2 The State of Himachal 1. Deferment of 12% Free Power
Pradesh has an estimated Hydro Share for critical period of 1st
Potential of 27,436 MW out of which time band i.e for initial 12 years
24,000 MW has been assessed as and the deferred quantum shall
harnessable while the Government of be recovered in next 28 years in
Himachal Pradesh has decided to uniform percentage rate for
forgo balance potential in lieu of safe allotted projects excluding
guarding the environment and to already commissioned projects.
maintain ecological as well as protect 2. The Free Power Royalty will be
various social concerns. Out of the charged @ 12% uniformly for
total harness able potential of about the entire agreement period for
24,000 MW, a potential to the tune of the projects to be allotted.
20,912 MW already stands allotted 3. Mandatory purchase of power
under various sectors. The State has by DISCOM for projects having
been accelerating the pace of capacity upto 25 MW
Hydropower development through the 4. The tariff determination will be
active involvement of both the public from the date of achieving CoD
and private sectors. A potential of instead of date of signing of IA.
about 10,547.17 MW has already been 5. Exemption in Open Access
harnessed so far under various Charges for projects having
sectors. capacity upto 25 MW.

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6. Re-defining of Milestones for manual and voluminous work of sale of
stalled projects where 100% power.
equity transfer is involved.
f. Commissioning of Solar
b. Allotment of Hydro Projects:- Projects and Hydro projects
Two Hydroelectric Projects to in the State:-
the tune of 1229 MW i.e. Dugar HEP A capacity addition of 10 MW
(449 MW) located in Chamba District has been achieved from solar projects
on river Chenab and Jangi-Thopan- during current Financial Year 2018-19
Powari HEP (780 MW) located in till November, 2018, out of
District Kinnaur on river Satluj have commissioning of 3 Solar Projects viz
been allotted to National Hydro Electric Jahu (4 MW), Bhogpur Simbalwala
Power Corporation (NHPC) and Satluj (1 MW), Nand Solar project (5 MW) in
Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVNL) on the state. Further, 24 MW of Hydro
7-08-2018 and 24-11-2018 Electric Project likely to be added
respectively. within the balance period of this
Financial Year 2018-19 i.e. upto March
c. Techno Concurrence of Hydro 2019 from Kut HEP (24 MW)
Electrical Projects:-
The Directorate of Energy, Himachal Pradesh State
being mandated to grant Techno Electricity Board Ltd.
Concurrence to the Projects involving 13.4 Centrally Sponsored Schemes
Project cost not exceeding `1,000 and Departmental Schemes
crore, has accorded the Technical i) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram
Concurrence to 14 No. of projects after Jyoti Yojna (DDUGJY)
carrying out detailed examination of The Ministry of Power,
the Detailed Project Reports submitted Government of India launched
by various Private, State & Central Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti
Sector developing agencies Yojna (DDUGJY) on 3rd December,
implementing Hydro Power Projects in 2014 for the electrification of rural
the State, during current Financial households, separation of agriculture
Year 2018-19 till November 2018. and non-agriculture feeders,
strengthening and augmentation of
d. Revenue on account of sale Sub-Transmission and Distribution
of Royalty Power:- (ST & D) infrastructure in rural areas,
The Govt. of Himachal Pradesh including metering at distribution
has earned a revenue to the tune of transformers, feeders and consumers
`906.00 crore till November 2018 and end. The core objective is to ensure
it is anticipated that by the end of reliable and quality power supply in
Financial Year 2018-19 a total revenue rural areas.
of `980.00 crore will be realized on
account of sale of free & equity power. Status of the Scheme
HPSEBL formulated twelve
e. Implementation of Energy schemes for all districts of Himachal
Accounting Software:- Pradesh covering 35 numbers un-
The Energy Accounting electrified villages, Sansad Adarsh
software has been implemented in the Gram Yojna and 3,288 BPL
Directorate of Energy which will help in households. 6 No. Districts namely
distribution of LADF fund to the project Bilaspur, Shimla, Solan, Mandi, Kullu
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Turnkey basis and 5 Nos. Districts ii) Metering of distribution
namely Hamirpur, Kinnaur, Sirmour, transformers/ feeders/
Una & Chamba are being executed on consumers in the urban areas;
Partial Turnkey / departmental basis. iii) IT enablement of distribution
The works in Lahaul & Spiti District are sector and strengthening of
being executed on self execution distribution network, as per
basis. The works are presently under Cabinet Committee on
execution at various stages in these Economic Affairs (CCEA)
Districts. approval dated 21.06.2013 for
completion of the targets laid
ii) PRADHAN MANTRI SAHAJ down under R-APDRP for 12th
BIJLI HAR GHAR YOJNA and 13th plans by carrying
(SAUBHAGYA): forward the approval outlay for
Ministry of Power, Govt. of India R-APDRP to IPDS.
launched Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli
Har Ghar Yojna (SAUBHAGYA) on Status of the Scheme:
11th October, 2017 to ensure last mile In Himachal Pradesh, total
connectivity and electricity connection twelve (12) projects under IPDS
to all remaining households in the scheme have been approved by the
country. In Himachal Pradesh, Centre Level Monitoring Committee.
Saubhagya scheme was also The overall approved cost of these
implemented to ensure last mile twelve projects is `110.60 crore. In
connectivity and electricity connection addition to the scheme cost,
to all the remaining un-electrified Committee also approved grant
households. Out of 12,891 un- @ 0.5 percent of project cost as
electrified households, 8,319 were Project Management Agency (PMA)
electrified under Saubhagaya scheme cost. Further, M/s PFC has issued
and rest 4,572 was electrified under sanction letter on 21.03.2016 with
GSC Schemes. funding provisions of `93.94 crore (i.e.
85 percent of the project cost) as
Under Saubhagya scheme Government of India Grant and `55.00
Govt. of India has released `82.46 lakh lakh as PMA component. As per the
as Adhoc advance and this amount guidelines of IPDS scheme, 10 percent
has been further allotted to HPSEBL of the project cost (i.e `11.06 crore) as
operation division for payment to Counterpart Loan has been tied up
Saubhagya beneficiaries. with M/s REC Ltd. on 17.10.2016, and
remaining 5 percent (i.e. `5.60 crore)
iii) Integrated Power Development shall be contributed by HPSEBL
Scheme (IPDS) through its own sources.
Government of India (GOI) has
launched Integrated Power In respect of Nahan Circle the
Development Scheme (IPDS) on 3rd works are being executed on Turnkey
December 2014 for urban towns as basis and in respect of other 11 Circles
per Census 2011. The main objective the works are being executed on
of the scheme is: Partial Turnkey/ Departmental basis.
i) Strengthening of sub- The works are presently under
transmission and distribution execution at various stages in these
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Completion Target: by HPSEB Ltd. and approved and
As per the guidelines, the amount of `27.36 crore for 40 towns in
scheme has to be completed in Himachal Pradesh with the details are
30 months (i.e. 6 months for tendering as under:-
24 months for implementation) from 1. Approved DPR cost for 40
the date of sanction letter. towns including Data Center
(DC), Disaster Recovery (DR)
As per guidelines, IT and Customer Care Center
enablement under IPDS is basically (CCC) up gradation is `27.36
extending the IT services being hosted crore.
at Central Data Center under 2. Government of India grant of
R-APDRP Part-A project to new urban `23.26 crore (85 percent of
towns having population of 5,000 and sanctioned project cost).
above as per census 2011 along with 3. Government of India grant for
minimum hardware and software Project Management Agency
requirement. Accordingly, as per `14.00 lakh (0.5 percent of
guidelines; in Himachal Pradesh 40 sanctioned project cost).
towns have been selected. IT 4. Total Grant is `23.40 crore.
enablement in these towns will enable
improvement in consumer satisfaction Present Status:
and power supply reliability and
ultimately reduction of AT&C losses 1. Project Management Agency
with the help of accurate measurement has been appointed.
and proper energy accounting and
auditing. This is also required in view 2. Award for system meters (i.e.
of the proposed monitoring of all 11 KV Feeder, Boundary, DTR and HT
feeders in the country through National Consumer meters) and
Power Portal (NPP). Hence, it is combined CT-PT Units (11
prudent to implement IT based system kV/110 V) have been placed.
in small towns also across the entire
State to derive maximum benefits with 3. Request for Proposal (RFP) to
increment investment. Further, there appoint the IT Implementing
was a provision to engage the services Agency (ITIA) for IPDS IT
of Project Management Agency (PMA) Phase-II was floated and Pre-
by the State Power Utilities from the Bid Conference was conducted
reputed agencies to carry out the on 30th and 31st October,
monitoring and coordination of bidding 2017. The due date for
process, As-is Study of the system, submission and opening date of
Project Planning and Implementation, the RFP was 11th January,
Quality Monitoring, Management 2018. No bid/ response was
Information System (MIS) and Web received on due date,
Portal updation, which also includes accordingly, the same was
functions such as AT&C analysis, extended upto 15th February,
preparation and submission of various 2018. Ultimately, due to nil
reports and coordination with Nodal response, the said tender was
Agencies i.e. M/s Power Finance cancelled. A fresh NIT
Corporation (PFC) Ltd. Accordingly, comprising the upgradation/
Ministry of Power, Government of India procurement of hardware and
has considered the proposal submitted software for IPDS IT Phase-II

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 and procurement of hardware (ii) SAP based computerized
for IPDS ERP, floated on 28th billing in 61 Electrical Sub
July, 2018 and prebid meeting Divisions
was conducted on 21st August, In view of the issues in the
2018. Numerous queries were existing computerized billing
received from various implemented in various Electrical Sub
prospective bidders during Divisions, it has been decided by the
prebid meeting and afterwards HPSEBL management to go for a
as well, to which response standard platform for billing. As various
stands conveyed to prospective modules of SAP are being
bidders in consultation with implemented in HPSEBL under ERP
PMA. Due to nil response project, therefore computerized billing
against the floated RFP, now in left out 61 Electrical Sub Divisions
Corrigendum No. 7 has been on SAP platform was approved to
issued vide which bid avoid handling of multiple platforms.
submission date is scheduled
on 15.01.2019 and award of The work of SAP based
work is expected to be placed computerized billing implementation in
during February, 2019. 61 Electrical Sub Divisions was
awarded to M/s TCS Limited on
13.5 I.T. Initiatives 24.07.2015 for amounting to `16.47
crore. The implementation of SAP
(i) Computerized Billing and based computerized billing in 61 Sub
Energy Accounting Package Divisions consists of many key
(IT Package) features like New Connection,
Computerized Billing and Disconnection, Metering, AMR, Billing,
Accounting Package (IT Package) was Spot Billing, Collection, and MIS. The
implemented under the ‘Accelerated provision of AMR has also been made
Power Development and Reform in SAP based computerized billing for
Program’ launched by Ministry of consumers having connected load
Power. Under this project, the activities greater than 100 KW in 61 Electrical
of the operation sub-division are Sub-Divisions. The project consists of
computerized through functionalities supply, installation, commissioning of
such as Pre-Billing Activities, Billing the Meter Data Acquisition System
Activities, and Post Billing Activities, (MDAS), along with providing and
Store Management at Sub-Division fixing Modems to the identified
Level, Customer Relationship consumer meters.
Management, Electrical Network
Management, and Energy Accounting/ Present Status:
Auditing and Management Information Initially, SAP based
System (MIS). The award was placed computerized billing was implemented
on M/S HCL Info systems Noida for an in four Electrical Subdivisions under
amount of `30.58 crore. The project Electrical Division, Arki during
has been implemented in 132 Sub January-2016. Issues faced during
Divisions of 27 Divisions and 12 initial phase of SAP billing
Circles covering more than 12 lakh implementation was resolved by M/s
consumers. TCS. Thereafter, further rollover of
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M/s TCS completed SAP billing  Complete Electrical System
implementation in 59 Electrical Maintenance wing – 1 Chief
Subdivisions in March-2017. SAP Office, 2 Circle Offices, 1 SE
billing could not be implemented in two Design Office, 12 Division
Electrical Subdivisions (i.e. Lapiana & Offices, 10 Divisional Stores, 68
Rey) due to unavailability of Sub Divisions.
connectivity from network service  Under Human Capital
providers. Management Module of SAP
ERP, salary & other payments
Further, award has been placed of 8,450+ number of
on M/s TCS to rollover SAP-ISU billing employees, Pension of 4,700+
in 132 Electrical Subdivisions in pensioners, & GPF of around
phased manner. Rollover from HCLI 13,300+ employees is currently
customized billing solution to SAP being processed through SAP
based application started in January, ERP System every month.
2018 and as of December 2018  All Pension Pay Orders (PPOs)
migration has been successfully are being generated from SAP
carried out for 124 electrical ERP System.
subdivisions. Rollover in remaining  Billing for power sale/purchase
eight subdivisions is in progress and from all IPPs (Total 90+ IPPs) is
will be completed by the end of done through ISU Module of
January 2019. Further, it is proposed SAP ERP System.
to implement SAP billing solution in  Interstate Power Sale-Purchase
balance manually billed 47 electrical for Rampur, SJVNL, NHPC,
subdivisions by June, 2019, subject to UPCL, HPPC, PPCL, BASPA-II,
the availability of connectivity for which SECI, NAPP, RAPP, PGCIL,
different NSP agencies have been UJVNL, KHARA, NTPC &
contacted to intimate feasibility. 25MW above is done through
SAP ERP project.
(iii) Implementation of an  Rollout of ERP System in North
Enterprise Resource Planning Zone (Operation wing) and
(ERP) project in HPSEB Ltd. Generation Wing is planned
during calendar year 2019.
Project Status:
So far, following Locations have
been made Live on SAP ERP (iv) Implementation of Smart Grid
Application: Pilot Project at Kala Amb,
 All departments at Head office H.P.
(Vidyut Bhawan, Shimla). HPSEB Ltd. is implementing
 Complete South Zone Smart Grid Pilot Project at Kala Amb.
(Operation wing)- 1 Chief The work has been awarded to the
Office, 5 circle offices, 21 consortium of M/s Alstom T&D India
Division offices, 89 Sub Ltd. (now M/s GE T&D India Ltd.) and
divisions. M/s Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd.
 Complete Central Zone during February, 2015 for amounting
(Operation wing) – 1 Chief to `24.99 crore and now revised to
Office, 4 Circle Offices, 16 `25.50 crore. Government of India is
Division Offices, 80 Sub funding `9.72 crore for this project.
divisions. M/S PGCIL has been appointed as
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provider to HPSEBL for establishment Table 13.4
of Smart Grid Pilot Project. Projects Under Execution
Under HPSEB Ltd.:-
Present Status: Sr. Name of Installed Likely date of
1. All the hardware/ software No. Projects capacity Commission-
(MW) ing
under Smart Grid Pilot project at Kala
1. Uhl Stage-III 100.00 May, 2019
Amb stand delivered at field locations/
Control Centre and installed at Total 100.00
respective locations. 1,335 Smart
Meters have been installed, as per the UHL STAGE–III HYDRO
current field requirements (1,404 was ELECTRIC PROJECT (100
the supplied quantity) 914 on Single MW):
Phase, 136 on Three Phase whole The packages for Construction
current, 50 on LTCT DT meters, 9 on of Neri Khad Intake works, Rana Khad
LTCT Consumer, 202 on HTCT Meters Intake works, Storage reservoir, Head
and 24 on feeder meters have been Race Tunnel, Penstock and Power
installed. House have been completed. The
works of HRT package has been
2. All the testing has been completed during August, 2018 after
completed and Availability Test has that work of filling the water in
been started w.e.f. 01-10-2018 as per respective components for testing has
the condition of the Contract. The been taken in hand. During testing in
period of Availability Test is of 3 storage reservoir and Penstock some
months and the contractor has to rectification works have been observed
maintain the availability of system in and repair work thereof has started.
accordance with the Contract Out of this rectification job in storage
Document. Successful completion of reservoir has been completed and
the Availability Test will lead to rectification work in penstock is in pipe
Operation Acceptance of the system. line which shall be tentatively
At present availability report is being completed by April, 2019. After that
prepared. filling of water in the respective
components shall be started by the
Further proposal to provide last week of April, 2019. The first unit
Smart Meters to 1,35,000 consumers of the project shall be commissioned
in Shimla and Dharamshala towns by the end of May, 2019.
covered under Smart Cities is under
consideration. The estimated cost of the
project is `1,281.50 crore at
13.6 FUTURE PLANS OF THE December, 2012 (Price level) and
DEPARTMENT. update expenditure as on October,
 Computerization of all the 2018 is `1,571.36 crore. Erection work
offices in HPSEBL. of Electro-Mechanical package has
 Augmentation and construction been completed in all respect,
of new Sub-Stations and HT/LT however commissioning of Turbine
lines to provide quality and and Generator Transformer shall be
reliable power to the consumers completed after availability of water
in the State of H.P. and in Transmission work, construction
 To reduce the T&D losses of 132 KV Single Circuit Transmission
Line from Chullah to Bassi (15.288
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Transmission Line from Chullah to Clearance has also been obtained
Hamirpur (34.307 KM) stands from Directorate of Energy amounting
completed. up to `152.26 crore. The Pre-
construction Stage activities are in
13.7 New Projects:- progress and the status of the same is
The Government of Himachal Pradesh as under:
has allotted Sai Kothi-I (15 MW), Sai  The NOC’s and FRA from all
Kothi-II (16.50 MW), Devi Kothi (16 concern departments/Gram
MW), Hail (18 MW), HEPs to HPSEB Panchyats/ Gram Sabhas have
Ltd. for implementation. The Physical been obtained.
and Financial status of above projects  The FCA case has been
is as under:- uploaded on MoEF & CC
website and has been re-
1. SAI KOTHI STAGE-I HEP(15 MW). submitted to Nodal officer-cum-
This project has been allotted to APCCF (FCA) Shimla on dated
HPSEBL by Govt. of Himachal 25.08.2018 after attending
Pradesh for investigation and observations.
implementation purpose. The Detail  A sum of `13.70 crore has been
Project Report of the project has been spent up to 30.11.2018 and an
completed and Techno Economic anticipated amount of `6.96
Clearance has also been obtained crore is expected up to
from DOE during April, 2018. The Pre- 31.03.2019.
construction Stage activities are in 3. DEVI KOTHI STAGE-II HEP
progress and the status of the same is (16 MW).
as under: This project has been allotted to
 The NOC’s from all concern HPSEBL by Govt. of Himachal
departments/Gram Panchyats/ Pradesh for investigation and
Gram Sabhas have been implementation purpose. The Detail
obtained and FRA has been Project Report of the project has been
obtained on 28.04.2018 from completed and Techno Economic
DC, Chamba. Clearance has been conveyed by
 For FCA case the enumeration Directorate of Energy on dated
of trees has been completed, 19.03.2014. The Pre-construction
Joint inspection, DGPS Stage activities are in progress and the
Mapping and identification of status of the same is as under:
land for compensatory  The NOC’s and FRA from all
afforestation is underway. concern departments/Gram
 A sum of `11.84 crore has been Panchyats/ Gram Sabhas have
spent up to 30.11.2018 and an been obtained.
anticipated amount of `4.91  The FCA case for the project
crore is expected up to was uploaded on MOEF web
31.03.2019. portal on 23.03.2018. The case
2. SAI KOTHI STAGE-II HEP is now pending with DFO
(16.50 MW). Salooni in want of identification
This project has been allotted to of land for Compensatory
HPSEBL by Govt. of Himachal Afforestation (CA) as per new
Pradesh for investigation and guidelines of Govt. of India on
implementation purpose. The Detail use of degraded forest land as
Project Report of the project has been land for CA.
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 A sum of `12.08 crore has been Projects under Operation/
spent up to 30.11.2018 and an Execution stage through
anticipated amount of `7.11 HPPCL are as under:
crore is expected up to
31.03.2019.
13.8
4. HAIL HEP(18 MW) 1. Integrated Kashang HEP (243
This project has been allotted to MW):-
HPSEBL by Govt. of Himachal Integrated Kashang HEP (243
Pradesh for investigation and MW) envisages development of
implementation purpose. The Pre- Kashang and Kerang Streams,
construction Stage activities are in tributaries of the river Sutlej
progress and the status of the same is comprising four distinct stages
as under: as under:-
 Stage-I (65 MW) :- Comprising
 The NOC’s from all concern
diversion of Kashang stream to
departments/Gram Panchyats/
an underground power house
Gram Sabhas have been
located on the right bank of
obtained.
Satluj near Powari village,
 The process of acquisition of
developing a head of
Revenue papers of additional
approximately 830 metre to
land required due to shifting of
generate 245.80 MU per annum
the layout on the right bank
₹2.92 per unit. The project is
have been initiated and is under
under commercial operation
process.
since 01.09.2016, from the date
 The necessary documents for of commissioning, 373.37 MU
enumeration of trees on the has been generated from the
Govt./forest/Pvt. Land likely to project up to 31.12.2018.
be acquired for the project have
been submitted to DFO Salooni  Stage-II and III (130 MW):-
for further action for FCA case. Comprising diversion of the
 A sum of `12.31 crore has been Kerang stream into an
spent up to 30.11.2018 and an underground water conductor
anticipated amount of `5.03 system (K-K Link) leading to
crore is expected up to upstream end of Stage-I water
31.03.2019. conductor system, augmenting
the generating capacity of
Other works: Stage-I power house to
The other works like generate 790.93 MU per
construction of Lineman Training annum.
Center at Solan (around 30 % of the  Stage-IV (48 MW):- This stage
work has been completed and the is more or less independent
work will be finished by December, scheme harnessing the power
2019) Electrical Systems building at potential of Kerang stream
Mattansidh, Hamirpur is in progress, upstream of the diversion site of
AL&DC Building at Tutu, Shimla (The Stage-II. In this scheme, a head
case is being processed for taking of approximately 300 metre
approval of NGT), Construction of could be utilized to develop
cottages and Residential quarters power in an underground
below Sankatmochan Mandir, Tara powerhouse located on the right
Devi (The case of transfer of land is bank of Kerang stream.
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2. Sainj HEP (100 MW):- Himachal Pradesh with diversion
Sainj HEP has been barrage, near village Powari, and
contemplated as a run of the river underground power house, located on
development on river Sainj, a tributary the left bank of the river Satluj near
of River Beas in Kullu District of village Ralli will generate a gross head
Himachal Pradesh. The project of 129 metre to generate 1,579 MU per
comprises of a diversion barrage on annum. The project is being
the river Sainj near village Niharni and constructed through EPC mode and
underground power house on right civil and HM works has been awarded
bank of river Sainj near village Suind to M/s Patel Engineering Ltd. on
with a gross head of 409.60 metre to 04.08.2012. M/s PEL took the 1st blast
generate 322.23 MU per annum. The on Adit-II of HRT on 27.12.2013. E&M
project has been executed on EPC work has been awarded to M/s AHPL
mode. The Project is under for which contract agreement signed
commercial operation since 4.09.2017. on 4.03.2015. Work of Project on all
From the date of commissioning, fronts is in progress. The scheduled
515.58 MU has been generated from commissioning date of the project is
the Project up to 31.12. 2018. April, 2024.
3. Sawra Kuddu HEP(111 MW):- 5. Chanju HEP-III (48MW)
Sawara Kuddu HEP (111 MW) and Deothal Chanju HEP
a run-of- the-river scheme on the
(30 MW)
Pabbar River in Shimla District
Chanju HEP-III (48MW) has
(Himachal Pradesh) near Rohru. The
been developed on Chanju stream
Project is being financed by Asian
which is a tributary Baira and Sieul of
Development Bank except Head Race
Ravi basin. The expected production
Tunnel (HRT) Package, which is being
of energy per annum is 176.19 MU in
financed by Power Finance
dependable year. Deothal Chanju HEP
Corporation (PFC) out of equity
(30 MW) has also been developed on
contribution by the State Government.
Deothal stream, a tributary of Baira of
The project is expected to generate
Ravi basin. The expected production
385.78 MU of electricity in a 90 per
of energy per annum is 101.35
cent dependable year. Barrage &
MU in dependable year. Environmental
Power House Works are almost
cleanses for these projects have been
complete but progress of HRT
given on 29.09.2017. Environmental
Package suffered badly due to poor
clearance of projects has been
geology and bad performance of the
accorded by State Level Environment
then contractor. Re-tendering of HRT
Impact Assessment Authority
package had to be done and work
(SLEIAA) on 29.09.2017. The Techno
further awarded to m/s HCC Ltd. on
Economic Clearance (TEC) of Chanju-
25.11.2014. The civil works of the
III HEP (48 MW) and Deothal Chanju
project are likely to be completed by
HEP (30 MW) have been accorded by
June, 2019 and the project will be
Directorate of Energy, Govt. of
commissioned between July, 2019 to
Himachal Pradesh on 14.07.2015 &
Sept, 2019.
22.07.2015 respectively. Deputy
4. Shongtong Karcham HEP
Commissioner, Chamba has issued
(450 MW):-
the FRAs certificate for both the
Shongtong Karcham Hydro
projects on dated 13.04.2016. Forest
electric project a run-of – river scheme
clearance case excluding
on the river Sutlej in District Kinnaur of
compensatory afforestation for double
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area of forest land proposed for funded by Govt. of India/ beneficiary
construction of both projects has been states to the extent of 90:10 of the
submitted to DFO Chamba. DFO project cost (except power
Chamba has identified Non forest land component). As per “National Project”
required for compensatory guideline power component is to be
afforestration for both the projects in funded by the native states itself. The
District Mandi. Further action to apportioned cost of the water
prepare DGPS maps and KML files component is `4,325.43 crore and that
has been initiated. French of power component is `271.30 crore.
Development Agency has given its After persistent request by state govt.
consent for financing of Chanju-III HEP National Capital Territory (NCT) of
(48 MW) and Deothal Chanju HEP (30 Delhi has agreed to fund 90 % cost of
MW) and Credit Facility Agreement power component of the project.
amounting to 80 million euro has been
signed between Govt. of India and Ministry of Environment and
AFD on 4.07.2017. Further, the project Forest has accorded Environment
agreement was also signed on clearance to the project on 23.10.2009
2.02.2018 and on lending agreement and forest clearances (Stage-I) for
between HPPCL, Govt. of Himachal diversion of 909 hectare of forest land
Pradesh and AFD was signed on on 20.02.2015. Techno Economic
11.07.2018. NoC has been received clearance (TAC) of Ministry of Water
from Ministry of Defence, Govt. of Resources (MoWR) has approval to
India on dated 11.12.2017 for both the the project on 06.03.2017 subject to
projects. certain conditions. All the conditions
6. Renuka ji Dam HEP (40 have been compiled, except (i) and
MW): stage-II forest clearance, for which
Renukaji Dam project, HPPCL needs to deposit `414.28 crore
conceived as a drinking water supply in CAMPA account of Ministry of
scheme for the National Capital Environment & Forest and Climate
Territory of Delhi, envisages Change and (ii) signing of Interstate
construction of 148 metre high rock fill Agreement, for which all the
dam on river Giri at Dadahu in Sirmaur beneficiary states except Govt. of
district and a power house at toe of Haryana have given NoCs. The
Dam. The project will ensure 49,800 interstate agreement will be signed
hectare meter of live water storage in after receipt of NOC from all the
its reservoir and a firm water supply to beneficiary states. Amount of `446.96
the tune of 23 Cubic Meter to Delhi crore has been released to the state
besides generating 199.99 4MU per government for the land acquisition in
annum exclusively for use of Himachal respect of Renukaji Dam Project. A
Pradesh. DPR of the project was sum of `337.51 crore has been
approved for 4,596.76 crore at March disbursed to the land owners by the
2015 price level. Now in compliance to land acquisition Collector, HPPCL till
the Ministry of Water Resources November, 2018. The Environment
directions, the cost estimate of Renuka clearance was challenged in the
ji Dam Project has been revised at National Appellate Authority/National
November, 2018 Price level and Green Tribunal. The Hon’ble National
submitted to CWC. The project has Green Tribunal has disposed off all
been declared as “National Project” such appeals by a common judgment
by Govt. of India and is eligible to be on dated 02.02.2016. Further, Hon’ble
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eight members committee to study & 8. Dhamwari Sunda HEP (70
examine the sufficiency of all MW)
compliances on the project and to Techno-Economical Clearance
examine the land requirement for the (TEC) of Dhamwari Sunda HEP (70
project. Now, after fully satisfying itself, MW) in Distt. Shimla was accorded by
committee has directed to revise the Directorate of Energy, Govt. of
Environmental clearance of the Himachal Pradesh on 10.01.2011. The
project. Investment Clearance case Project was allotted to HPPCL on
has been submitted to Central Water 06.04.2015. DPR of Dhamwari Sunda
Commission on 29.09.2018 which after HEP (70 MW) is also approved, but
approval shall be placed before the matter is currently sub-judice.
Cabinet Committee of Economic
9. Thana Plaun HEP (191
Affairs for further approval. The central
grant for the project shall be released MW):
thereafter. The project is contemplated as
Storage-cum-Run-of River Scheme
7. Surgani Sundla HEP (48
envisaging Roller Compacted
MW): Concrete (RCC) gravity dam of 107 m
The scheme has been high on river Beas in Mandi District of
envisaged to use the tail water of Baira Himachal Pradesh. The annual power
Suil HEP for the Generation of 48 MW generation in a 90% dependable year
of Power. The Project is expected to shall be 668.07 MU.
generate 209.60 MU of electricity in
90% dependable year. Case for diversion of 406.79
hectare of forest land was submitted to
Techno-Economical Clearance DFO, Joginder nagar (H.P.), but got
(TEC) has been accorded by DoE, delayed due to non-availability of non
Govt. of Himachal Pradesh on forest land for Compensatory
20.10.2012. Defence Clearance has Afforestation (CA). Now MoEF&CC
been accorded by Ministry of Defence, vide letter dated 16.11.2018 has
Govt. of India on 13.06.2018. allowed un-demarcated and un-
Environment clearance (EC) has been mutated protected forests (PF) to be
accorded by State Level Environment considered for Compensatory
Impact Assessment Authority Afforestation. Till date 770 hectare of
(SLEIAA), HP on 28.09.2018. non forest land out of 810 hectare has
Proposal for funding was submitted to been identified. The work of
Govt. of India and discussed in 78th preparation of DGPS map has been
screening committee meeting of awarded and work is expected to be
Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) completed by 07.01.2019.
held on 19.12.2017. Screening Subsequently the case shall be
Committee suggested that Govt. of HP submitted to Forest Department for
should revisit the project proposal with processing it further for “Forest
financial/economic viability in view of Clearance”. Case for financing of the
its high cost i.e. `800.00 crore (July Project through external assistance
2017 Price Level). Accordingly, has been prepared and is under active
Director of Energy (DoE), Govt. of consideration of planning department
Himachal Pradesh has been requested of Govt. of Himachal Pradesh. Process
on 22.02.2018 for revalidation of cost of Techno Economic Clearance is in
at July, 2017 Price level, which is advanced stage from various Govt.
under progress. agencies vis-a-vis CWC/CEA. Stage-I

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clearance has been obtained and the River Tons is proposed with an
Detailed Project Report (DPR) has installed capacity of 660 MW.
been submitted for level –II clearance Memorandum of Understanding for
in Central Electricity Authority (CEA) implementation of Kishau Multipurpose
on 09.02.2018. The DPR is in Power Project was signed between
advanced stages of appraisal in Govt. of Himachal Pradesh & Govt. of
Central Electricity Authority (CEA)/ UK on 20th June, 2015. As per the
Central Water Commission (CWC). MoU, project is to be implemented by
10. Nakthan HEP (460 MW) a special purpose vehicle (SPV) which
Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be a company under the Company
of Nakthan HEP (460 MW) in Distt. Act 2013 with equal share and staff
Kullu is in advanced stages of participation of Himachal and
appraisal in Central Electricity Uttarakhand. Accordingly, Kishau
Authority (CEA)/ Central Water Corporation Ltd. (KCL) was
Commission (CWC). Clearances/ incorporated on 16.01.2017. The
approval for 10 aspects/ chapters of Project has been declared as “National
DPR has been obtained from Project” by Govt. of India & is eligible
CWC/CEA out of total 11 to be funded by Govt. of
aspects/chapters under Level-I stage. India/beneficiary states to the extent of
The work for last clearance of CSMRS 90:10 of the project cost (except power
is on and the same is expected within component). The work of updation of
next 2 months. Project was taken up Detailed Project Report (DPR) of
for appraisal by EAC earlier in 2015 Kishau Multipurpose Project (660 MW)
and 2016. In the 91st meeting of EAC is under process by both UJVNL &
held in February, 2016 Environment HPPCL parallely. As per the decision
clearance was withheld due to pending taken in a meeting held through video
court case with M/s Sai Engineering in conferencing with MOWR on
Hon’ble High Court of HP. Forest 5.11.2018, the DPR is to be updated in
Clearance case is being pursued; all respects within a period of one
however, the same has been pending year.
for past some time due to non 12. Triveni Mahadev HEP (78 MW)
issuance of FRA certificate by in Distt. Mandi
Barshaini Panchayat despite repeated Kashang Stage-IV (48 MW),
pursuance. For financing of Nakthan Chirgaon Majhgaon HEP (52 MW) in
HEP (460MW) through World Bank, a Distt. Shimla, Gyspa Dam Project (300
combined financing proposal (HPPCL, MW) in Distt. Lahaul Spiti and Bara
HPPTCL, HPSEBL & DoE) for USD Khamba HEP(45 MW) in Distt.
804.75 million was submitted to DEA Kinnaur are in different stages of
and discussed in 83rd & 85th investigation. Two projects totaling
Screening Committee meeting held on installed capacity of 350 MW shall be
18-05-2018 & 17.07.2018 respectively. taken up in third phase and preliminary
11. Kishau Multipurpose Project survey and investigation works are
(660 MW) being taken up for these projects. Pre-
Kishau Dam Project is proposed Feasibility Reports (PFR) in respect of
across River Tons (a tributary of River Lujai HEP (45 MW) in Distt. Chamba,
Yamuna) along the border of has been prepared and work of pre-
Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. feasibility report of Khab HEP (305
A dam toe power house on left bank of MW) in Distt. Kinnaur shall be taken up
shortly.

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 Other areas of Power Table 13.6
development: (` in crore)
H.P. Power Corporation apart
Sl. Name of Project Revenue
from Hydro Power Development intends No generation by
to diversify its power development Sale of Power
activities in other renewable sources of till 31.12.2018.
energy such as solar and wind power to 1. Integrated Kashang 90.12
meet the growing energy demands for HEP Stage –I
2. Sainj HEP 173.38
the development of the State and the Total 263.50
Indian Nation. A
m
Solar Projects: 13.10 H.P. POWER TRANSMISSION
13.9 HPPCL has set up a 5 MW CORPORATION LIMITED
Berra Dol solar power plant, near Shri Himachal Pradesh Power
Naina Devi Ji Shrine in District Bilaspur. Transmission Corporation Limited
The work was awarded to M/s Bharat (HPPTCL) is an undertaking of Govt. of
Heavy Electricals Limited and the Himachal Pradesh with a view to
contract agreement was signed on strengthen the transmission network in
22.07.2017. The plant has been Himachal Pradesh and to facilitate
successfully synchronized with HPSEBL evacuation of power from upcoming
grid on 07.12.2018. generating plants.

HPPCL intends to set up another The jobs entrusted to

solar power plant of 10 MW capacity at Corporation by Government of Himachal
Aghlor in Distt. Una. The Detailed Pradesh inter-alia included execution of
Project Report of the scheme is under all new works; both Transmission Lines
preparation:- and Sub-Stations of 66 KV and above
voltage rating, formulation, up-gradation,
Table 13.5 execution of Transmission Master Plan
(` in crore) of Himachal Pradesh for strengthening
Sl. Name of Budget Cumula- % Utili- of transmission network and evacuation
No. Project for FY tive zation
2018-19 expendi-
of power. HPPTCL is discharging the
ture functions of a State Transmission Utility
(April (STU) and coordinating the transmission
2018-
Dec
related issues with Central Transmission
2018) Utility, Central Electricity Authority,
1. Shongtong 377.92 55.49 14.68 Ministry of Power (Govt. of India),
Karcham Himachal Pradesh Government and
HEP
2. Sawra 101.48 58.60 57.75 HPSEB Ltd. Besides, corporation is also
Kuddu HEP responsible for planning and
Total 479.40 114.09 72.43 coordination of transmission related
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HPPCL and other State/ Central crore. It shall be commissioned in
Government Agencies. March, 2019.
 33/132 kV 2x25/31.5 MVA GIS
The Corporation is planning Sub-station at Chambi (Shahpur).
transmission system in such a way to The awarded amount for the
ensure principles of reliability, security, project is `45.00 crore. It shall be
eco-friendly and economy matched with commissioned in June, 2019.
rising and desirable expectation of
cleaner, safer, healthier environment to The following Transmission
people, both affected and benefited by Projects have been funded through
its activities is one of the objective of the domestic borrowing.
corporation.  33/220 KV, 2x315 MVA Sub-
station at Phojal in district Kullu
The Government of India has has been commissioned in Oct.,
approved ADB loan of $ 350 Million for 2015
implementation of Transmission Projects  33/220 KV, 63 MVA Sub-station at
covered in Power System Master Plan Karian in district Chamba has been
(PSMP) in Himachal Pradesh and loan commissioned in 2015 and the
agreement for Tranche-I for undertaking work of line has been
implementation of Transmission projects commissioned.
in District Kinnaur (Satluj Basin) and
Shimla (Pabbar basin) estimated at a cost The Tranche-II of ADB loan
of $ 113 Million has been signed and amounting to $110 Million has been
made effective from January, 2012. The signed in September, 2014 now it has
Following Transmission Projects are reduced to $95 Million. The following Nine
under execution:- number of projects have been awarded:-
 400/220/66 KV, 2x315 MVA sub-  66 KV GIS Switching sub-station
station at Wangtoo in district Urni. The awarded amount for the
Kinnaur. The awarded amount for project is `28.00 crore and shall be
the project is `310.00 crore and commissioned in March, 2019.
shall be commissioned in March,  400/220/33 kV GIS Sub-station
2019. Lahal. The awarded amount for the
 220/66/22 KV, 2x315 MVA sub- project is `233.00 crore and shall
station at Bhoiktoo in District be commissioned in June, 2019.
Kinnaur. The awarded amount for  220 KV line from Charor to Banala.
the project is `27.00 crore The awarded amount for the
commissioned in December, 2016. project is `47.00 crore and shall be
 220 KV, transmission line from commissioned in June, 2019.
Hatkoti to Pragati Nagar in District  220 KV D/C line from Lahaul to
Shimla. The awarded amount for Budhil. The awarded amount for
the project is `62.00 crore and the project is `5.00 crore and shall
shall be commissioned in be commissioned in March, 2019.
March, 2019.  66 KV D/C line from Urni to
 33/132 KV 31.5 MVA GIS Sub- Wangtoo Sub-station. The
station at Pandoh. The awarded awarded amount for the project is
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 `14.00 crore and shall be Work is in progress and will be
commissioned in August, 2019. completed in June, 2019.
 220 KV D/C line from Sunda to  400 KV Transmission Line from
Hatkoti. The awarded amount for Lahal to Chamera (Rajera) Pooling
the project is `56.00 crore and station of PGCIL in district
shall be commissioned in March, Chamba. Awarded amount is
2020. `115.00 crore. Work is in progress
 220/132 KV, 100 MVA GIS Sub and will be completed in May,
Station at Charor. Awarded 2020.
amount is `68.36 crore. Work shall  220 KV Transmission Line from
be completed in December, 2019. Mazra to Karain in District
 220/132 KV, 2X100 MVA GIS Sub Chamba. Awarded amount is
Station at Sunda. Awarded amount `37.00 crore. Work is in progress
is `63.30 crore. Work shall be and will be completed in January,
completed in December, 2019. 2021.
 132 KV Transmission Line from
The Tranche-III of ADB Loan Barsaini to Charor in district Kullu.
amounting to $105 Million has been Awarded amount is `43.00 crore.
signed in November 2018. There are Work is in progress and will be
following 9 nos. of work are being completed in June, 2020.
executed under this Tranche, out of which  66 KV Transmission Line from
seven nos. of projects have been Nirmand to Kotla in district Kullu.
awarded and remaining two projects are Awarded amount is `23.00 crore.
under bidding process: Work is in progress and it shall be
 33/132 KV, 2 x31.5 MVA GIS Sub- completed in January, 2021.
station, Pooling Station at Barsaini
in district Kullu. Awarded amount is In addition to above, Green Energy
`49.00 crore. Work is in progress Corridor-I (GEC-I) funded by KfW
and shall be completed in June, amounting to 57 million Euro has been
2020. signed in October, 2015. There are
 220 KV GIS Switching Station at following 13 No’s of Packages of projects,
Hatkoti in district Shimla. Awarded divided into 14 numbers of packages for
amount is `46.00 crore. Work is in implementation of works, out of which 7
progress and will be completed in No’s of projects have been awarded and
Dec, 2019. 7 No’s of projects are in bidding process.
 132/220 KV Pooling Station Mazra  Construction of 66/220 KV, 80/100
in district Chamba. It will be MVA sub-station in the yard of
completed in February, 2021. 132/220 kv Sunda sub- station. It
 66/22 KV GIS Sub-station at will be completed in March, 2020.
Nirmand (Bhagipul) in District Kullu  Construction of 22/132 KV, 2x31.5
will be completed in February, MVA sub-station in the yard of
2021. Tangnu Romai HEP. It will be
 220KV Transmission Line from completed in March,2020.
Bajoli Holi HEP to Lahal (DC line  Construction of 132 KV, D/C line
on Twin Moose conductor). from 22/132 KV sub-station at
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 sub-station at Sunda. Awarded  Construction of 33 KV GIS
amount is `16.91 crore. It will be Switching station at Palchan in
completed in February, 2019. district Kullu. It shall be completed
 Construction of 132/220 KV, 2x100 in February, 2020.
MVA GIS sub-station AT Dehan in  Construction of 33 KV
district Kangra. Awarded amount is Transmission line Palchan-Prini in
`75.72 crore and It will be district Kullu. Awarded amount is
completed in March, 2020. `8.13 crore. It shall be completed
 220 KV, D/C Transmi9ssion Line in June, 2019.
(55 Kms) from Dehan sub-station  Construction of 220 KV
to 400/220 KV sub-station of Transmission line Snail-Hatkoti.
PGCIL at Hamirpur. Awarded Awarded amount is `18.00 crore. It
amount is `110.68 crore and it will shall be completed in March, 2019.
be completed in March, 2020.
 Construction of 33/132 KV, 31.5 HIMURJA
MVA sub-station in the yard of 13.11 HIMURJA has made
Rupin HEP. It shall be completed concerted efforts to popularize
in March, 2020. renewable energy programmes
 Construction of 132 KV D/C line throughout the State with financial
between 33/132 KV, sub-station in support of Ministry of New and
Rupin HEP and 132/220 KV sub- Renewable Energy (MNRE),
station at Sunda. It shall be Government of India and State
completed in March, 2020. Government. Efforts are continued for
 66/220 KV, 100 MVA sub-station promotion and providing of renewable
at Helping by LILO of 220 KV energy devices like Solar Solar
Bajoli Holi-Lahal D/C/ line. It will be Photovoltaic applications, Solar Cooker,
completed in March, 2020. solar water heating system etc.
 Providing additional 33/220 KV, HIMURJA is also assisting the
100 MVA Transfarmer at 132/220 Government for exploitation of Small
KV, 100 MVA GIS sub-station at Hydro (upto 5 MW) in the State. The
Charor (ADB funded) in Distt. achievements of HIMURJA during the
Kullu. It will be completed in year 2018-19 (upto December, 2018),
March, 2020. anticipated upto March, 2019 and target
 Providing additional 33/132 KV, fixed for 2019-20 are as under:
31.5 MVA Transfarmer at 33/132 A. SOLAR THERMAL PROGRAMME
KV, 31.5 MVA GIS sub-station at i) Solar Cooker: During the current
Pandoh in Distt. Mandi. Awarded financial year 27 Box type and 14
amount is `20.50 crore. It will be Dish type solar cookers have been
completed in September, 2019. provided up to December, 2018.
 Providing additional 400/220 KV, Anticipated achievement up to
1x315 MVA Transfarmer in the March, 2019 will be about 50 Box
400/220 KV sub-station at Gumma type and 50 Dish type solar
(ADB, funded) in Distt. Shimla. cookers. A target of 500 Box type
Awarded amount is `43.01 crore. It and 500 Dish type solar cookers
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 2019-20 under MNRE, Government March, 2019 will be about 1000. A
of India programme. target of 1,000 SPV Domestic
ii) CST Solar Steam Cooking Lights has been proposed for the
System: During the current year 2019-20.
financial year up to December, iii) SPV Lanterns: During current
2018, installation of Solar Steam financial year 5,116 No. SPV Solar
Cooking System at two places is in Lantern have been provided on full
progress.Anticipated achievements cost upto December, 2018 and
upto March, 2019 will be 150 sq. anticipated achievement upto
mts. A target for installation of CST March, 2019 will be about 5,500.
Solar Steam cooking systems of A target of 5,000 SPV Lanterns
150 sq. metres collector area have has been proposed for the year
been proposed for the year 2019- 2019-20.
20 under MNRE, Government of
India Programme. iv) Solar Power Plants/Projects:
iii) Solar Water Heating System: 1. Off-grid Solar Power Plants:
During the current financial year, During current financial year SPV
solar water heating systems of Power Plants of 203 kWp have
5000 Ltr. Per day capacity have been commissioned up to
been installed up to December, December, 2018. anticipated
2018, anticipated achievement up achievement upto March, 2019
March 2019 will be about 10,000 will be about 1,000 kWp. A target
Ltr. Per day. A target of 2,40,000 of 3,000 kWp capacity
litres per day capacity solar water SPV Power Plants has been
heating systems installation has proposed for the year 2019-20.
been proposed for the year 2. Grid-connected Solar Roof
2019-20. Top Power Plants: During current
B. SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC financial year SPV Power Plants
PROGRAMME(SPV) of 943.83 kWp have been
i) SPV Street Lighting System: commissioned up to December,
During current financial year 6,023 2018. Anticipated achievement
No. SPV Street Lighting Systems upto March,2019 will be about
have been installed for community 10,000 kWp. A target of 10,000
use up to December, 2018 under kWp SPV Power Plants has been
MNRE, of Government of India and proposed for the year 2019-20.
other programmes. Anticipated 3. Ground Mounted Grid-
achievements upto March, 2019 connected Solar Power
will be about 10,000. A target of Projects: During current financial
10,000 SPV Street Lighting year 13.00 MW capacity Ground
systems has been proposed for the Mounted Solar Power Projects
year 2019-20. have been commissioned upto
ii) SPV Domestic Light: During the December, 2018. Anticipated
current financial year 297 number achievements upto March, 2019
of SPV Domestic Lights have will be about 13.00 MW. A target
provided upto December,2018 and of 15 MW capacity Solar Power
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 Projects has been proposed for During current year 22.68 lakh units of
the year 2019-20. electricity has been generated from
C) SMALL HYDRO ELECTRIC these projects upto October,2018. As
PROJECTS UPTO 5 MW per decision of the Government, Micro
CAPACITY BEING EXECUTED Hydel projects namely, Lingti (400KW),
THROUGH PRIVATE SECTOR Purthi (100 KW), Sural (100 KW),
PARTICIPATION Gharola, Sach (900 KW) and Billing
During the current financial year, 2 (400 KW) have been transferred and
projects with an aggregate capacity of handed over to HPSEBL for operation.
5.50 MW has been commissioned upto Other projects, namely Bara Bhangal
December, 2018, anticipated (40 KW) and Sarahan (30 KW) have
achievement upto March, 2019 will be also been executed by HIMURJA. From
about 20.00 MW. For the financial year Bara Bhangal project, energy is being
2019-20, capacity addition of 30.00 MW provided to local public. State
have been targeted. Government has allotted 18 projects
with an aggregate capacity of 36.87 MW
Upto date status (as on capacity to HIMURJA. Out of these 10
December,2018) of the allotted projects projects with a capacity of 2.37 MW
upto 5 MW capacity is as under. have been commissioned, 3 HEPs of
Table 13.8 14.50 MW capacity have been allotted
Projects No. Capacity by HIMURJA with the approval of the
(MW) government on BOT basis. Construction
Total allotted Projects 746 1741.24 activities on one project are in progress
(in existence) and for other two projects, process for
(A)Implementation 278 846.90
obtaining various clearances for these
Agreement Stage
i) Commissioned 83 310.45 projects is in progress. For remaining 5
HEPs of 20.00 MW capacity the
ii) Under Construction 37 121.74
tendering process has been initiated for
allotment of the projects on BOT basis.
iii) Clearances being 158 414.71
obtained BUDGET PROVISION:
(B)Pre Implementation 468 894.34
Agreement Stage The expenditure during 2018-19 under
Annual Plan/Non Plan will be about
D) HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECTS `3.10 crore under IREP and NRSE
BEING EXECUTED BY HIMURJA schemes on the basis of budgeted
MHEPs Annual Plan outlay for the promotion of
Himurja is operating Micro Hydel renewable energy programmes
projects at Lingti (400KW), Kothi including implementation of Small Hydro
(200 KW), Juthed (100 KW), Purthi Programmes in the State, Under Annual
(100 KW), Sural (100 KW), Gharola Plan/ Non Plan for 2019-20 an outlay of
(100 KW), Sach (900 KW) and Billing `11.00 crore has been proposed.
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 14. TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
Roads and Bridges (State Sector) Table-14.2
14.1 Roads are an essential
ingredient of infrastructure of Villages 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
connected Up to
economy. In the absence of any other with road Dec. 2018
suitable and viable modes of Villages with 209 209 209
transportation like railways and population
more than
waterways, roads play a vital role in 1500
1000-1499 288 288 288
boosting the economy of the hilly State 500-999 1263 1272 1274
like Himachal Pradesh. Starting almost 250-499 3500 3546 3561
from a scratch the State Government Below 250 4941 4966 4976
has constructed 37,913 Kms. of Total 10201 10281 10308
motorable roads (inclusive of jeepable
and track) till December, 2018. The
State Government has been assigning National Highways (Central Sector)
a very high priority to road sector. For 14.3 The process of
the year 2018-19, there is an outlay of improvement of National Highways
` 955.14 crore. The target fixed for in the State having total length of
2018-19 and achievements made up 2,017 Km. which includes urban links
to December, 2018 are given as under and bye-passes, continued during
in table 14.1:- the year also. Upto the end of
December,2018, an expenditure of
Table-14.1 `262.55 crore has been incurred.

Item Unit Target Achieve- 2018-19 Railways

for * ment Antici-
2018-19 upto# pated
14.4 There are only two
Dec. ,18 upto narrow gauge railway lines
31.03.2019 connecting Shimla with Kalka
Motorable Kms 420 460 600
road (96 Km.) and Jogindernagar with
Cross- 550 532 750 Pathankot (113 Km.) and one 33
drainage ”
Metalling 600 942 1100
Km. broad gauge railway line from
and Tarring ” Nangal Dam to Charuru in District
Jeepable ” 30 23 30 Una upto December,2018.
Bridges Nos 35 31 35
Villages 40 27 40
connectivity ” Road Transport
* Excluding DMGSY, World Bank and Deposite 14.5 Road Transport is the
works. main stay of economic activity in the
# Including PMGSY, World Bank and Deposite
Works. Pradesh as other means of transport
namely Railways, Airways, Taxies,
14.2 In the State 10,308 villages as Auto Rickshaw etc. are negligible.
detailed below in table 14.2 were Therefore, the road transport
connected with roads as on corporation assumes paramount
31.12.2018:- importance in the State. The
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people of Himachal Pradesh, within have been allowed free
and outside the State are being travelling facility on occasion of
provided by Himachal Road Transport “Id” and “Baker Id”.
Corporation with a fleet strength of v) Discount in fare to Women:
3,078 buses,25 Electric Buses, 21 The Corporation has also
Taxies & 50 Electric Taxies and plying allowed 25 percent discount in
bus services on 2,869 routes with fare in ordinary buses within
coverage of 6.35 lakh Km. (approx.) the State to the women.
daily (upto 15.12.2018) vi) Free Facility to Students of
Government Schools:The
14.6 For the benefit of people students of Government
the following schemes remained in schools up to +2 classes have
operation during the year:- been allowed free travelling
i) Green Card Scheme:-Green facility in HRTC ordinary
card holder is allowed 25 buses.
percent discount in fare, if the vii) Free Facility to the person
journey under taken by suffering from serious
passenger is of 50 km. The cost disease:Free travelling facility
of this card is `50 and having its to cancer, spinal injury, kidney
validity for two years. and dialysis patients along with
ii) Smart Card Scheme: one attendant in HRTC buses
Corporation has introduced for the purpose of medical
Smart card scheme. The cost of treatment on referral slip
this card is `50 and having its issued by the Doctor within
validity for two years. This card and outside the State.
having 10 percent discount in viii) Free Facility to the
fare and also valid in HRTC Special abled persons: The
Ordinary, Super Fast, Semi Corporation is providing free
Deluxe and Deluxe buses, In travelling facility to special
Volvo and AC buses discount is abled persons having disability
to be allowed from 1st October of 70 percent or more along
to 31st March, in every year. with one attendant within
iii) Samman Card Scheme: State.
Corporation has introduced ix) Free Facility to the Gallantry
Samman card scheme for the Awardees: The Gallantry
senior citizen of the age of the Award winners have been
60 years or more. Under this allowed free travelling
scheme, the discount of 30 facility in HRTC’s ordinary
percent in fare is allowed in buses in addition to Delux
ordinary buses. Buses in the State.
iv) Free Facility to Women: x) Luxury Buses: The
Women have been allowed Corporation is plying 51owned
free travelling facility in HRTC and 39 buses super luxury
ordinary buses on the occasion (Volvo / Scania) and 24 luxury
of “Raksha Bandhan” and AC buses under Wet-Leasing
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to the public. 14.8 Significant
xi) 24X7 Helpline: 24x7 HRTC/ achievements of the Department
Private Bus Passenger’s during the year 2018-19 are as
helpline No.94180-00529 and under:
0177-2657326 have been 1 I.T. Intervention
introduced to lodge and Department of Transport has
address the complaints of implemented web-based
passengers. software’s viz. Sarathi for
xii) Taxies on sealed roads: Driving license and Vahan for
Taxies Services have also vehicle registration, tax
been introduced by the collection and issuance of
Corporation in Shimla Town permits in all the Registering
for public on sealed/ & Licensing Authority wherein
restricted roads. applicants can apply online for
xiii) Tempo traveller to major Driving License and vehicle
Tourist localities: Corporation related services. In all these
introduced 11 tempo traveller services, applicants can
under wet- leasing scheme to deposit fee/taxes online
major Tourist localities of the through Cyber Treasury.
State in order to provide
comfortable journey to the Department of
Tourist/ general Public. Transport has notified the
standard operating procedure
Transport Department for the dealer point
14.7 Himachal Pradesh has registration for personalized
minimum presence of rail, air and vehicles in the state for
water transport services, therefore, registration of vehicles at
the State is almost entirely dealer end wherein all the fee/
dependent upon road transport. The taxes are being deposited at
role of this department is to dealer end in cyber treasury
implement different rules/ acts and and Registration Certificate
especially central motor vehicle Act. are being dispatched by
As on November, 2018 the State has dealers to the vehicle owner.
a total of 15,64,738 transport and In the system vehicle owner
non transport vehicles have been need not to go to RTO/R&LA
registered. offices for registration of
vehicles.The system has been
During the year started on pilot at Shimla i.e
2018-19 upto October, 2018 Tapan Industries and further
the department has challenged Goyal Motors Shimla which is
25,009 vehicles for different offences mapped RTO, Shimla, R&LA,
and a sum of `3.82 crore have been Shimla (Urban) & R&LA,
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2 Inspection and Certification other facilities at the site of the
Centre newly created Transport
In order to improve the Nagars in all district of the
inspection and Certification of State. For this purpose the
vehicles in the State , MoRTH transfer of land in the name of
has proposed to sanction Transport Department at
one state of the art I & C Baddi, Distt. Solan and Mohal
Centre at Baddi in Solan Rampur, District Una has been
District costing `16.50 crore. done. In addition to this the
The fund shall be provided by land has been identified at
the Govt. of India except to Nadaun , District Hamirpur,
provide the land. The land Damtal, District Kangra and
measuring 63.03 bighas has Udaypur District Chamba.
been identified/ transferred in Transport Department has
the name of the Transport taken up the matter with the
Department. The detailed Deputy Commissioners to
estimate as per the guidelines identify the lands for Transport
of MoRTH has been sent to Nagars with in their
the Ministry. State Govt. has jurisdictions. H.P. Govt. has
also submitted guarantee for provided an amount of `12.00
` 3.65 crore on account to crore in favour of the
ensure over and above department to develop the
expenditure if any shall be basic infrastructure.
incurred for establishment of 4 Water Transport
Inspection & Certification Water Transport Activities like
Centre. passengers, cargo & tourists,
3 Creation of Transport Nagar water sports and Shikaras will
At present most of the motor be developed in Chamera,
mechanical workshops which Koldam & Govind Sagar Lake
cater to a large number of for both Cargo & Passenger
vehicles are functioning on Transport. I Mari Time
road sides which are creating Consultancy Private Limited
not only congestion on the has been appointed as
road but are a public nuisance Consultant for the project
and cause of accident. To sort study in these areas. The
out the problem of traffic consultant has given its report
congestion in the state the to the Govt. of HP and
department plans to develop MoRTH. As per DPR an
08 Transport Nagars on Public amount of `26.01 crore has
Private Partnership (PPP) been demanded to carry out
mode in the state to shift the civil work for development of
workshops to locations away Ghats on above dams.
from roads and create multiple 5 Driving Training School and
facilities like parking lots, Pollution Check Centre:-
seating places, eating places,
toilets, recreation centres and Presently 10 Government, 12
HRTC and 240 Private Driving
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 Training Schools are 9 Construction of new
functioning in the state. As far modern office complex
as pollution check centres are The Regional Transport
concerted 5 under Offices Dharamsala, Shimla
Government Sector and 92 and Mandi have been
under private sectors are constructed / renovated to
functioning at different places meet out the modern needs
in the State. like digitization of records,
6 Guidelines for safe waiting areas and with all the
Transportation of School amenities to general public.
Children:- 10 Introduction of new routes-
The State government is HRTC has introduced 132
seriously concerned with the new routes by adding 22,291
safety of school children. Kms/ day in its operation
Recently State Government during year 2019-20.
has issued 11 Implementation of FAME
notification/guidelines for India Scheme:- 50 electric
school buses vide notification buses were sanctioned by
dated 10.10.2018. The Govt. of India on 27.07.2018
direction contained in this under FAME-India Scheme for
notification has been circulated Shimla Town. The letter of
to all RTOs for strict award for procurement of 30
implementation. buses was issued on
7 Reservation of seats for 12.10.2018 and these buses
Special Category Person:- will be made operational till
40% seats in all type of Stage March,2019. 35 Electric buses
Carriage buses have been will be purchased for smart
declared as reserved for city Dharamsala and will be
Special Category persons i.e. operated by HRTC. Electric
Cancer Patients, Pregnant buses deployed on Manali-
women, Physically Rohtang route were further
Challenged and Senior deployed on Manali -Mandi
Citizens. This facility is Route for pollution free
admissible in buses plying Transport.
within a radius of 50 Km from 12. Construction of new Bus
its originating point. Stands:
8 Employment Generation It is proposed to construct
Transport Department has new bus Stands at
fixed a target of employment Bhanjraroo, Thunag, Chail
generation for the year Chowk, Manikaran, Shahpur,
2018-19 to 24,000 people out Jasoor, Nalagarh, Parwanoo,
of which direct employment to Hamirpur, Manali and Baddi
17,368 people have been and to construct 2 bus stands
provided up to September, on Public Private Partnership
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13. Ropeway and Rapid 14. Electric Vehicle Policy:-The
Transport Corporation:- Government of H.P. is
State Govt. has developed a committed to establish Himachal
new Ropeway and Rapid Pradesh as a model state for
Transport Corporation under Electric Vehicle Adoption across
the control of Transport segments (personal, shared and
Department for which a commercial) and to provide
budget provision is proposed sustainable, safe, eco-friendly,
to be allocated for the inclusive and integrated
financial year 2019-20. The mobility. For this purpose
Ropeway and Rapid electric vehicle policy is being
Transport Development prepared which aims to provide
Corporation will be working on incentives for electric vehicle
the following projects:- consumers, manufactures as
(i) Passenger Ropeway well as to the establish the
Village Jana Kullu, Charging Stations. The mission
District Kullu. is to achieve 100% transition to
(ii) Mass Rapid Transit electric vehicles by 2030 in the
System (M.R.T.S) to state in line with UN’s
decongest cities in H.P. sustainable development goals
i:e Shimla, Manali and (SDG’s) and vision of
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 15. TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION
15.1 Tourism sector in Una of the State in which various types
Himachal Pradesh has been recognized of skilled and livelihood based trainings
as one of the most important sectors of were provided and total 5,445
the economy as it is being realized as a participants (Female 2,984 and Male
major engine of growth for future and as 2,461) were trained.
such contribution of the tourism sector to
the State GDP is 6.6 percent Under Tranche-3 total
approximately which is quite significant. finance of US $62.16 million has been
The State is endowed with all the basic approved on September, 2015. The
resources necessary for thriving tourism completion period of Tranche-3 is June,
activity like geographical and cultural 2020. Under this Tranche there are total
diversity, clean and peaceful 11 sub-projects of civil works and all the
environment and beautiful streams, sub-projects have been awarded. The
sacred shrines, historic monuments and projects are being executed in district
the friendly and hospitable people. Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi and Shimla.

15.2 Tourism Industry in Under Tranche-3, 19

Himachal Pradesh has been given very Panchayats have been selected for the
high priority and the Government has implementation of Community Based
developed appropriate infrastructure for Tourism (CBT) projects, out of which
its development which includes public initial training have been started in
utility services, roads, communication 12 panchayats of 5 district and total
network, airports, transport facilities, 2,177 participants participated.
water supply and civic amenities etc.
At present about 3,066 hotels having Under the Swadesh
bed capacity of about 85,823 are Darshan Yojna the Government of India,
registered with the department. In Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned the
addition, there are about 1,340 Home project Integrated Development of
Stay units registered in the State having Himalayan Circuit in Himachal Pradesh
about 7,702 beds. worth `99.76 crore under Swadesh
Darshan Scheme and released first
15.3 To give boost to the instalment of `19.95 crore. Under this
Tourism in the State, the Asian project total 14 tourism development
Development Bank (ADB) has approved projects have been sanctioned for the
loan assistance worth US $ 95.16 million State.
to Himachal Pradesh for development of
tourist infrastructure in the State. 15.4 The Department of
Under Tranche-I financial assistance of Tourism is encouraging private sector to
US $ 33.00 million has been approved develop tourism related infrastructure in
and the completion period of the the State under Public Private
projects is September, 2018 Community Partnership (PPP). The ropeway project
Based Tourism under Trenche-1 was Bhunter to Bijli Mahadev has been
implemented in 5 clusters of 4 signed on 23.02.2017 between
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Chamunda Devi Ropeway Pvt. Ltd. proposal to train 431 trainees will be
condition precedence are being fulfilled trained by incurring expenditure of
by the promoter. ` 29.00 lakh in financial year 2018-19.

In addition to above, the The Department has

Department of Tourism and Civil organized and supports the Tourism,
Aviation has identified the following five related events and festival. The
sites for offering the same to the private department has also prepared
sector on a long term lease basis:- promotional films and commercials to
promote tourism in the State which
Sl. Name of the Site Area in includes films of duration 20 minutes, 10
No. (Bighas) minutes and 5 minutes, three television
(Approx.)
commercials of 60 seconds and three
1. Baddi in District Solan 371.19
2. Jhatingri in District 60.12 television commercials of 30 seconds
Mandi duration. The department is focusing on
3. Shoja (Banjar) District 2.18 social media platform for promotion of
Kullu Tourism.
4. Bilaspur District 2.50
Bilaspur
5. Suketi,District Sirmaur 596.18 Civil Aviation
15.7 To attract high end tourist
15.5 A sustained marketing of in the State, regular flights are taking
the State is being done throughout the place from the three existing airports i.e
year in print and electronic media. In Jubbarhatti (Shimla), Bhunter (Kullu)
order to promote tourism dissemination and Gaggal (Kangra) in Himachal
of tourist information plays significant Pradesh. The Government is making its
role. The department of Tourism sincere efforts for expansion of these
prepares different types of promotional airstrips.In this context, for the
publicity material like brochures/ acquisition of land for expansion of
pamphlets, posters, blow-ups etc. and Kangra Airport, an amount of `3.49
participate in various tourism fairs and crore is required whereas for the
festivals in the country and abroad. The construction of embankment for
Department and HPTDC along with the expansion of Shimla Airport an amount
private hoteliers participated in different of `500.00 crore is required. State
tourism fair and festivals in and outside Government has taken up the matter
the State. In addition to above the with the Government of India to provide
department is also focusing on Social the requisite funds for the purpose.
Media platform for promotion of tourism.
Proposal for construction
15.6 The Department has of International Standard Airport in
organized various general training Mandi District is under consideration of
Courses for the unemployed youth of the State Government. The land has
the State like Basic Course on Tourism, been identified for the purpose at
training for Home stay and Dhaba Nagchala and in-principle approval is
owners, Food and Beverages Services being obtained. State Government on
and Trekking Guide Course etc. In 09.10.2018 has released an amount of
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India (AAI) for arring out the Obstacle Janjehli Disrtict Mandi,Paragliding
Limtation Surface (OLS) survey of the Destination in Bir-Billing Distric
selected site. Kangra,Ski Destination at Chansal
Disrtict Shimla and Larji Project District
To promote tourism in the Kinnaur are being implemented in the
state and to facilitate the visiting tourists first phase of “Nai Raahein Nai
as well as local people, State Manzilein” scheme. Funds amounting to
Government has also started helitexi ` 21.72 crore have been released to
service with effect from June,2018 from Deputy Director(Tourism) Shimla (`8.00
Shimla-Chandigarh-Shimla airport on crore), Kangra (`5.00 crore),Mandi
Monday, and Friday of every week. 385 (`5.00 crore) and Project director,
tourist have availed the heli taxi facility HPSEBL(`3.72 crore) for different works
from 04.06.2018 to 05.10.2018 in the 1st to be implemented under the scheme.
phase, this service was available from
Shimla–Chandigarh - Shimla. In Himachal Pradesh Tourism
addition, the Government has also Development Corporation
started a Joy Ride service from Manali- 15.9 The Himachal Pradesh
Rohtang-Manali on 25.10.2018 for the Tourism Development Corporation
facilitation of the tourists. (HPTDC) is a pioneer in the
development of tourism infrastructure in
Under RCS-UDAN-II,the Himachal Pradesh formed in 1972, it
Ministry of Civil Aviation provides complete package of tourism
(MOCA),Government of India has services, including accommodation,
informed that the ministry is connecting catering, transport, conferencing &
three airports of the state to the sports activities having the largest chain
proposed helipads i.e. one each in of finest hotels restaurants in the state
Mandi, Kullu, Solan and three in Shimla with 55 hotels having 998 rooms with
District. DPRs etc. are being prepared 2,282 beds. HPTDC also runs 64
by M/s Pawan Hans Ltd. for upgradation restaurants.
of requisite infrastructure at these
helipad for making functional. HPTDC is a commercial
organization and functions differently
Nai Raahein Nai Manzilein: from other Govt. Departments/ Boards/
15.8 Himachal Pradesh has Corporations and is engaged in the
enormous potential for Adventure promotion of tourism related activities in
Tourism State also organises adventure the State to facilitate the tourists.
activities in different places for the
entertainment of the Tourist visiting the  HPTDC added 5 rooms and one
State Government has launched a new Convention Centre/ Hall having a
scheme “Nai Raahein Nai Manzilein” capacity of 250-300 persons at
with an outlay of ` 50.00 crore in 2018- Hotel Hatu, Narkanda in the
19 for the development of unexplored current year.
areas from tourism point of view and to  The new lift having a capacity of
generate more employment 26 persons at the Mall Shimla
opportunities for the unemployed youth has recently been put into
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 facilitated the tourists in more Food Festival with special
convenient manner. emphasis on Himachali cuisines
 The HPTDC also in the process has been organized at
of outsourcing the wayside Ahmedabad in which the various
amenities at Jathiya Devi, District dishes were prepared by the
Shimla Ghatta, District Mandi for chefs of HPTDC.
which approval of the Govt. is
awaited. HPTDC generated an income to
 In order to give wider publicity as the tune of `63.91 crore up to
well as to provide marketing November, 2018 where as the target set
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 16. EDUCATION
EDUCATION 16.3 To increase enrolment
16.1 Education is the key and to reduce the dropout rate and
instrument for developing human further to enhance the retention rate of
capability. The State is committed to the children in these schools, various
provide education to all. The concerted scholarships and other incentives
efforts of the Government have put namely Poverty Stipend Scholarship,
Pradesh as one of the leading State in Girls Attendance Scholarship,
educational literacy. According to 2011 Scholarship for Children of Army
census Himachal Pradesh has a Personnel, Scholarship for the students
literacy rate of 82.80 percent. Male/ belonging to IRDP families, Middle-
female literacy rate differs considerably Matric scholarship (Medhavi
in the State as against 89.53 per cent Chhatervariti Yojna), Pre Matric
literacy rate for males it is 75.93 percent scholarship for Scheduled Castes
for females. All out efforts are afoot to students on Lahaul-Spiti pattern
bridge this gap. Scholarship. In addition to the above
free Text Books and Uniforms are also
Elementary Education being provided for OBC/ IRDP/ SC/ ST
16.2 The policies of the and in some cases free Text Books are
Government in the field of Elementary provided to General Students in non
Education are implemented through the Tribal areas. Free Text books and
Deputy Directors of Elementary uniforms to all students are being
Education and Block Primary Education provided.
Officers at District and Block Level
respectively with aims:- State Sponsored Scholarship Scheme
 To achieve the goal of 16.4 The following incentives are being
universalization of Elementary provided during the year 2018-19:-
Education. i) Middle Merit/Medhavi Chatervarti
 To provide Quality Elementary Yojna `800 per annum per boy/
Education. girl. 1,450 students were
 To increase access to benefitted and `11.60 lakh were
Elementary Education. spent.
ii) Scholarship for IRDP families
At present up to children `150 per student from
31.12.2018 there are 10,714 Primary class 1st to 5th is being provided
Schools and 2,102 Middle Schools and durng the year 2018-19
functioning in the State. To overcome 50,385 students were benefitted
the shortage of trained teachers, efforts and `75.58 lakh have been spent.
are being made to make fresh ` 250 per boy and `500 per girl is
appointments of teachers in the needy provided. Under this scheme
schools. An attempt has also been 41,078 students were benefitted
made to cater the educational need of and `1.60 crore have been
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iii) Under Girls Attendance Scheme activities of children of Primary/
girl students having attendance Elementry schools at Centre, Block,
more than 90 percent is being District, State and National levels. The
awarded `2 per month for 10 department is organising these activities
months. Total 39,098 students in conveyance with other line
were benefitted and `7.82 lakh departments like Social Justice and
have been spent. Empowerment and youth and Sports
department etc.
Free Text Books:
Free Text Books are Construction of Elementry Education
being provided by Himachal Pradesh Building:
Government for all IRDP/ SC/ ST/ The government has made
OBC/ General students for which there a budget provision for 2018-19 of `18.20
is a budget provision of `17.32 crore crore for the repair and maintenance and
during 2018-19. `10.90 crore to provide adequate
infrastructure facilities for construction of
Atal School Vardi Yojana: Elementary school buildings/rooms and
Under Atal School Vardi District/Block offices.
Yojana two sets of uniform is being
provided for class 1st to 12th . For the Atal Adarsh Vidyaly Yojna:-
year 2018-19, about 8,30,945 students Atal Adarsh Vidyaly Yojna
(Classes 1st to 12th) were benefitted. has been launched in Barthin (Jhandutta)
There is a budget provision of `30.00 District Bialspur. Ten Aadarsh Vidyalya
crore during the year 2018-19. will be started from 03.12.2018.

Free Writing Material: Akhand Shiksha Jyoti Mere School Se

Cash payment is being Nikle Moti:
provided to those SC students who The State Government
belong to IRDP/ BPL families and who launched the new scheme Akhand
study from 1st to 5th classes in Shiksha Jyoti Mere School Se Nikle Moti
government schools as per the following on 10th October 2018.The features of
rates per annum. the scheme as under:-
a) 1st and 2nd class ` 250  To raise the standered of
b) 3rd and 4th class ` 300 educational infrastructure and
c) 5th class ` 350 quality of education.
 To compare with private schools.
During the financial year  To bring the people from society
2018-19, 25,428 students were to government schools.
benefitted and an expenditure of  To link the old students with
`75.10 crore was incurred. schools so they would contribute
towards improvement of schools.
Sports Activities:  To persuade old students/Alumni
A budgetry provision of to play the role as motivators and
`335.00 lakh was made for the source of inspiration for students.
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Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan importance of pre school
16.5 Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan education focusing on parents.
(SSA) launched in the State with a well iv) To creat a compelling
defined Pre-Project Phase on improving atmosphere that motivates
the infrastructure in the District Project society to enroll children in
Offices, capacity building of educational Government school.
administrators, teachers, school
mapping, micro-planning, surveys etc. 2. Learning Outcomes:
The objective of this movement was to The State government has
ensure universal access, enrolment, provided subject and class wise
removal of gender gaps, retention and learning outcomes developed by
completion of elementary schooling by the NCERT to all elementary
all 6-14 age group children coupled school teachers and they have
satisfactory quality elementary education been directed to teach in such a
with active participation of the manner that the desired learning
community in the management of outcomes are attained by the
schools. students in each competency.
3. Teacher App:
16.6 The main efforts for The State Govt. has launched
improving the quality of elementary teacher app to make teaching
education under SSA are as under: learning more interesting and
1. Pre Primary education in joyful.
H.P:- 4. Shiksa Saathi App:
The state govt has The Himachal Pradesh
launched Pre- primary (Nursury and KG) Department of education has
classes in selected 3,391 schools across consistently raised the bar in
the state in first phase from 1st October, education by fostering innovative
2018. In the subsequent years, pre- reforms.The most recent addition
primary classes will be states in to these innovative advancements
remaining primary schools. 25,000 has been a Shiksa Saathi
children have been enrolled in pre App.This mobile based app
primary in first phase till date. integrates different functions
conducted by the Department on a
Objectives of Pre Primary: single platform.
i) To set up and activate pre-school i) The app meets multiple
education activities through an objectives of the
integrated approach focusing on- department and aids
physical, social, emotional, defferent responsibilities of
language and congnitive education officials,thus
development. making it revolutionary for
ii) Introducing children to a set of the state Education
school readiness activities to Department.
prepare them for primary ii) It has advanced feature
education in later years. that make the previous
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 data collection easier and the State through formative and
more effective. summative assessments in addition to
iii) The app also provides for a class tests being taken after completion
speedy communication of every chapter.
channel for the Samagra 8. Computer Aided Learning
Shiksa to interact with the Programme (CALP):
education official through As of now 1,202 Government
notification of letters and schools have already been covered with
instruction issued. necessary infrastructure such as; 3
iv) At present ,the Review and computers, 1 multipurpose laser printer, 2
Monitoring module has UPSs and furniture, out of three
been launched on the app. Computers supplied in each school, one is
v) The app allows real time with 42” LCD TV .
data collection of issued by
asking block officials on Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan(RAA):
school visit to capture a 16.7 180 schools already covered during
photograph of the issue in 2017-18.
the school.
vi) The app has remarkable Activities under RAA in selected lab
feature that are tailored to schools:
suit the Himachal context. i) Establishing mathematics
laboratories.
5. Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat: ii) Strengthening of existing science
To teach with play way method labs.
flash cards, reading cards, charts, iii) Developing Science Parks with the
worksheets / workbooks, story books, help of experts in lab schools.
cursivewriting worksheet learing Introducing BaLA features related to
resources at primary level have been mathematics and science learning
provided to enhance their basic skills in on the wall and other available
Language and Arthmatic. space. Developing Vermi compost
6. Smart Shalamath’s kits plants.
(Sampark Foundation): iv) Preparing students for Regional
State project office has signed Mathematics Olympiads.
MoU with Sampark Foundation to Preparation of students for Children
enhance the learning level of students in Science Congress (CSC) and
the subject of Mathematics and English. Innovation in Science Pursuit for
10,661 Sampark Smart Shala math’s IRDP families children 150 per
kits have been provided by Sampark student from 1st to 5th Is being
Foundation to all Govt. Primary School. provided.
Workbooks in the subject of math will be
provided to all primary school children Achievement Surveys:
studing in class 2nd and 3rd. 16.8 State Level Achievement
7. Continuous Comprehensive Survey, subject wise State Level
Evaluation (CCE): Achievement Survey (SLAS) of all class I
CCE is being implemented in all to VIII children is being conducted by the
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onwards. On the basis of the findings of Community mobilization: This is for
this survey, teachers are provided wide publicity of all the education initiatives/
academic support accordingly. schemes launched by the State and
Central Government. The purpose of this
National Achievement Survey: intervention is to spread the message of all
National level Achievement Survey has schemes across the State as well as
been conducted by NCERT in the State. prepare people for active participation and
Assessment data has been collected and ownership in the implementation of all
is under the process of analysis. educational schemes.

Girl Education: Under model-III, there are Monitoring and review:

10 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya 16.10 Monitoring and review
(KGBVs) functioning in Himachal Pradesh. mechanism has also been redefined. To
Eight KGBVs are in District Chamba, one improve the quality of review and
each in Shimla and Sirmour districts. As of monitoring, a detailed OMR-based quality
now, these KGBVs are catering to the monitoring tool, which is easily and
needs of as many as 508 girls. These girls digitilable and analyzable, has been
belong to poor SC/ ST and minority prepared and distributed to various block
communities and are provided free officials. The state has mandated block
boarding–lodging, stipend, medical officials (initially BRCCs, and then BEEOs)
assistance, stationery, skill education as to visit schools in their blocks and inspect
per need, self defence training, exposure schools on various key parameters like
visits etc. For the year 2018-19 seven CCE performance, basic infrastructure,
KGBVs have been upgraded up to classroom teaching and school
class -12. management. The resulting data from
these inspections is collated, analyzed and
Retention: Under SSA there is a provision then discussed at district and state levels to
of two sets of free uniform for all girls, all come up with solutions which can improve
SC/ST boys, children belonging to BPL the performance of schools on each of
families and free text books for all general these parameters. Benefits of this
category boys and girls of class I to VIII. intervention include:
Rests of the students are covered from the  A single OMR-based quality
State budget. monitoring tool integrating multiple
forms
Community participation and the  Regular school visits and
training of SMC members: inspections by State officials to
16.9 To ensure that education is identify problems / best practices,
delivered well at the school level, every on this basis to take timely action, if
student learns and excels parents of required
students and PRI members are sensitized  Easy digitization of detailed school-
as well as oriented every year. Under this wise data
intervention schools also prepare School  Monthly review meetings at district
Development Plans (SDPs) reflecting and State level data
action points at all the three parts of the  Increased accountability and culture
operating system i.e. at input, process and of data-backed decision making
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 Reduce burden on State year along with the educational
functionaries by replacing multiple institutions. Up to December, 2018, there
review forms with one are 929 Government High schools, 1,841
comprehensive quality monitoring Government Senior Secondary Schools
tool. and 138 Government Degree colleges
including 7 Sanskrit colleges, 1 SCERT,
Children With Special Needs (CWSN): 1 B.Ed. college and 1 Fine Art College
Total 11,944 children have been identified running in the State.
with special needs for the year 2018-19.
The process of inclusion goes with the Scholarship Schemes
following activities:- 16.13 To improve the educational
 Identification through SMCs and status of the deprived sections of the
surveys society, various types of scholarships/
 Medical Camps to identify the need stipends are being provided by the State/
of every CWSN Central Goverments at various stages.
 Special Educators to teach these The scholarship schemes are:-
children. i) Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi
Chhatarvrity Yojna: Under this
Out of School Children: scheme the scholarship is being
16. 11 In Himachal Pradesh there given to the top 1,000 meritorious
are negligible children who are outside the students of SC category and top
formal range of education. However they 1,000 meritorious students of OBC
are being attempted to bring into the fold of on the basis of Matric examination
elementary education through NRBCCs. conducted by HPBSE for 10 +1 and
The first and foremost obligation of RTE Act 10+2 classes in recognised
is to ensure that all children in the age group institution within or outside of the
of 6-14 years should be there in schools. State `10,000 per student per
Other Independent studies conducted by annum. During the year 2017-18,
IMRB and Pratham have also confirmed 1,779 students of SC category and
that the number of out of school children in 1,702 of OBC category have
Himachal Pradesh is below one percent. It benefited under this scheme.
is observed that due to migration from other ii) Swami Vivekanand Utkristha
parts of the country to the urban/semi urban Chhatarvrity Yojna: Under this
areas of the state, the figure of out of school scheme 1,000 top meritorious
children keeps on fluctuating. Districts have students of General category
been asked to conduct survey in the month declared as such in the result of
of July and December every year to keep Matric and 10+1 Examination
track of migratory population and enroll conducted by HPBSE on merit
them in schools. basis for 10+1 and 10+2 classes
are awarded the scholarship
studying in school recognising
Senior Secondary Education within or outside the state is given
16.12 Highest Priority is being `10,000 per student per annum.
given towards education in the State During the year 2017-18, 1,644
owing to increasing share of education to students have been benefited under
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iii) Thakur Sen Negi Uttkristha vii) NDA Scholarship Scheme: The
Chhatarvrity Yojna: Under this NDA scholarship at different rates is
scheme, the scholarship is being being given to the Cadets of
given to the top 100 boys and 100 Himachal Pradesh who are getting
girl students of ST category on the training at National Defence
basis of the Matric result conducted Academy, Khadakwasla 1 student
by HPBSE on merit basisfor 10+1 have been beneffitted under this
and 10+2 classes in school schme during the year 2017-18.
recognising within or outside the viii) Kalpana Chawla Chhatravriti
State `11,000 per student per Yojna: Under this scheme, the top
annum. During the year 2017-18, 2,000 meritorious girl students of
total 306 such students benefited +2 classes of all study groups are
under this scheme. given `15,000 per student per
iv) Maharishi Balmiki Chhatarvrity annum. During the year 2017-18,
Yojna: The bonafide Himachali girl total 692 students have been
students belonging to Balmiki benefitted under this scheme.
families whose parents are ix) Mukhya Mantri Protsahan Yojna:
engaged in unclean occupation are This scheme has been started
being given scholarship, under this during the year 2012-13 and one
scheme 9,000 per girl student per time 75,000 will be given to all
annum beyond Matric level to students of State who are selected
college level and for professional and take admission for a degree
courses in Himachal Pradesh course in any Indian Institute of
irrespective of their status Technology or All India Institute of
(Government or Private). A total of Medical Sciences and post
11 girls students have been graduate diploma course in any
benefited under this scheme during Indian Institute of Managment
the year 2017-18. Dhanbad at Jharkhand and Indian
v) Indira Gandhi Utkrishtha Insititute of Science (IISC) at
Chhatervriti Yojna: Under this Banglore. Total 72 students
scheme, 150 meritorious students benefitted under this scheme in
for post plus two courses for 2017-18.
studying in colleges or doing x) Rashtriya Indian Military College
professional courses shall be Scholarship: This award is given to
awarded ` 10,000 per year per the ten bonafide Himachal Pradesh
student purely on basis of merit and students, two from each class VIII
without any income ceiling. Total 34 to XII in RIMC, Dehradun,
students have been benefited under `20,000 per year per student.
this scheme during the year Under this scheme 7 students have
2017-18. been benefited during the year
vi) Sainik School Scholarship: The 2017-18.
scheme is applicable to the xi) IRDP Scholarship Scheme
bonafide H.P. students in the Sainik A sum of `300 per month for 9th and
School Sujanpur Tihra from class VI 10th class, `800 per month for
to XII. +1 and +2 Class, `1,200 per month
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 and `2,400 per month for Hostellers `100 per student per month for day
is being given to those students who scholar students and `500 per
belong to IRDP families and month for hostellers is being given.
studying in Government/ xv) Pre-Matric Scholarship to SC
Government Aided Institutions. students.
38,826 students have been This scholarship will be awarded to
benefited under this scheme during those students whose parents/
the year 2017-18. guardians income from all sources
xii) Scholarship to the children of does not exceed `2.50 lakh per
Armed Forces Personnel Killed/ annum. A scholarship of `3,000 per
disabled during wars. student per annum to Day scholars
A sum of `300 (boys) and `600 and `6,250 per annum to hostellers
(girls) per month for 9th and 10th of class IX and X is being given.
class, ` 800 per month for 10+1 and During the year 2017-18, total 3,875
10+2 Class, `1,200 per month for students have been benefited under
College/ University/ Day scholar this scheme.
students and `2,400 per month for xvi) Pre-Matric Scholarship to ST
hostellers is being given to Children students.
of Armed Forces Personnel killed/ This scholarship will be awarded to
disabled in different operations/ those students whose parents/
war. guardians income from all sources
xiii) Post Matric Scholarship to does not exceed `2.00 lakh per
SC/ST/OBC students (Centrally annum. A scholarship of `2,250
Sponsored Scheme) per student per annum to Day
The students belongs to Scheduled scholars and `4,500 per annum to
Castes and Scheduled Tribles hostellers of class IX and X is being
whose parents annual income is up given. During the year 2017-18,
to `2.50 lakh and Other Backward total 1,691 students have been
Classes students whose parents benefited under this scheme
annual income is up to `1.00 lakh xvii) Incentive to SC/ST girl students
are eligible for full scholarship (i.e. for secondary education.
Maintenance allowance + full fee) Under this Centrally Sponsored
for all courses and they are Scheme SC/ ST girl students who
studying in Government/ take admission in 9th Class after
Government Aided Institutions. passing Middle Standard
During the year 2017-18, 556 Examination from H.P. Board
Scheduled Caste, 2,204 and no School Examination. The amount of
student from OBC has been incentive under this scheme is
benefited. `3,000 and will be given in the
xiv) Pre-Matric Scholarship to Other shape of a Time Deposit.
Backward Classes students. xviii) Merit cum means Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to Scheme for Students belonging
those students from class 1st to 10th to Minority Community (CSS).
whose parents/ guardians income This Scholarship is for the Minority
from all sources does not exceed students belonging to Muslim, Sikh,
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 whose parents/ guardians income the State Government as well as Centre
from all sources does not exceed Government. The details are as under:-
`2.50 lakh from all sources and a) Award of scholarships to students
student should not have less than of High/ Senior Secondary Schools
50 percent marks. A total of 69 studying Sanskrit.
students have been benefitted b) Providing grant for the salary of
during 2017-18 under this scheme. Sanskrit Lecturers for teaching
xix) Post–Matric Scholarship Scheme Sanskrit in Secondary Schools.
to students belonging to Minority c) Modernization of Sanskrit Schools.
community(CSS):- This d) Grant to State Government for
Scholarship is being given from XI various schemes for promotion of
to Phd. Level in Govt./recognized Sanskrit and for research/ research
private school/college/ institute projects.
including technical/vocational
courses for the Minority students Teachers Training Programmes
belonging to (Muslim, Sikh-, 16.15 The Teachers Training
Christian, Budhhist and Parsi ).The Programmes need to be strengthened to
annual income of the parent or equip in-service teachers with the latest
guardian of the beneficiary should techniques/ teaching methods.
not exceed ` 2.00 Lakh from all Seminars/ re-orientation courses are
sources and student should have being conducted by SCERT Solan,
not less than 50% marks in the GCTE Dharamshala, HIPA Fairlawns,
previous final examination. Student and Shimla, NUPA New Delhi/CCRT/
must pass the examination from NCERT / RIE, Ajmer and RIE
Govt. / Govt.-aided institutions. The Chandigarh. Approximately 2,700
Total 570 students have been teaching and non-teaching staffs have
benefitted under this scheme during been trained during 2018-19.
2017-18. The Scholarship amount is
being disbursed at Govt. of India Yashwant Gurukul Awas Yojna
level. 16.16 In order to provide suitable
residential accommodation to the
xx) National Means-cum-Merit teachers posted in High/Senior
Scholarship (CSS):- The Central Secondary Schools of Tribal and hard
sponsored Schemehas been started areas of the State. The scheme is being
by Govt. of India, Ministry of Human implemented in 61 identified schools of
Resource Development Department the State.
of School Education and Literacy
Secondary Scholarship Division, Free Text Books
New Delhi. The Scheme is being 16.17 The State Government is
implemented through Principal, providing free text books to the students
SCERT, Solan. of 9thand 10thclasses belonging to SC,
ST, OBC and BPL categories. During the
Expansion of Sanskrit Education year 2018-19 `12.88 crore have been
16.14 Tremendous efforts are spent for this purpose and 1,65,990
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Free Education to Special abled i) Rashtriya Madhyamik
Children Shiksha Abhiyan
16.18 Free education to the The Department has taken a lead
children having more than 40 percent in implementing the Rashtrya
special abled is being provided in the Madhayamik Shiksha Abhiyan
State upto University level since (RMSA) at secondary level under
2001-02. Himachal Pradesh School
Education Society (HPSES) on the
Free Education to Girls sharing funding pattern 90:10. The
16.19 Free education is being activities under RMSA are being
provided to girl students in the State up taken up to strengthen
to University level including vocational infrastructure in the existing
and professional i.e. only tuition fee is secondary schools, training to in
exempted. service teachers, self defence
trainings and kala Utsav with
Information Technology Education Annual grant to schools in the
16.20 Information Technology State.
educations is being imparted in all
Government Senior Secondary Schools
on self finance basis through outsourcing ii) Girls Hostel in Educationally
where students had opted for IT Backward Blocks
education as an optional subject. The The Centrally Sponsored Scheme
department is charging IT fee `110 per for the construction and running of
month per student. The students of SC Girls Hostel for Students of
(BPL) families are getting 50 percent fee Secondary and Senior Secondary
concession of total fee. In the year Schools in Educationally Backward
2018-19 about 79,297 students are Block is to strengthen the Boarding
enrolled in IT education subject out of and lodging facilities for Girl’s
which 6,821 SC (BPL) students are being Students in classes IX to XII. The
benefitted under this scheme. An amount girls belonging to SC, ST, OBC,
of `45.02 lakh was spent in this scheme Minority Communities and BPL
out of which 50 percent will be reimburse families shall be benefited under
by Social Justice and Empowerment this scheme. Girls Hostel
Department. construction in Bachhad block of
Chamba, Sirmaur District. The
Samagra Shiksha construction work of three girl’s
16.21 From the year 2018-19 hostels i.e. Himgiri, Mehla
onwards, Integrated RMSA (RMSA, ICT, (Chamba) and Shillai (Sirmour) in
Girls Hostels, Vocational Education, educationally backward blocks
IEDSS) has been merged in the sanctioned under RMSA, have
integrated scheme for school education been completed and made
(ISSE). The new merged scheme has functional with the capacity of 50
been named as Samagra Shiksha. The girls each during the year 2018-19.
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iii) Information and in these schools for imparting the
Communication Technology Special Education to CWSN
enrolled in the schools. 2,748
(ICT) Project
children with special need have
In order to improve and strengthen
been identified. For the
the teaching learning activity by
assessment of these children 12
using smart class rooms and multi-
medical camps have been
media teaching aids, department
organised and 251 Aids and
has successfully implemented ICT
Appliances have been distributed
in 2,137 Government High/ Higher
to the needy children. Free Text
Secondary Schools and five Smart
books, Escort Allowance, Braille
Schools up to 2017-18.
book have been supplied to the
Government of India has
Children with Special Need during
introduced 145 more schools for
the year 2018-19.
the year 2018-19 and work is under
progress.
Rashtriya Ucchtar Shiksha Abhiyan
iv) Vocational Education 16.22 The Rashtriya Ucchtar
In order to provide employability to Shiksha Abhiyan has been implemented
students the department imparted in the state to improve the Higher
Vocational Education under NSQF Education System. Under this scheme,
in 873 Schools with 11 subjects/ MHRD, GOI has sanctioned `231.00 crore
trades i.e. Automobiles, Retail, and released an amount `176.00 crore
Security, ITeS, Healthcare, (2013-17) and Govt. of India has
Tourism, Agriculture, Physical approved `88.00 crore and received and
Education, Telecom, BFSI and released `5.00 crore to the colleges
Media. The MHRD , GOI has during the year 2018-19.
approved additional Vocational Distribution of Net books/ Laptops:-
trades i.e. Electronics and 16.23 The department will
Hardware, Apparels ,made ups & distribute the laptops/Net books to 8,800
furnishing, Beauty & Wellness and meritorious students of 10th and 12th
Plumber in 80 more schools class (4400-10th and 4400-12th class) of
where requisite number of students Himachal Pradesh Board of School
are available at 9th standard with Education, Dharamshala and 900 first
the aim to promote skills and to division college students alongwith free
provide employment opportunity to monthly 1GB data Cards to strengthen
the students during the year teaching learning activities under student
2018-19 Digital Yojana/Sri Niwasa Ramanujan
v) Inclusive Education for Special Digital Yojana during the current financial
abled at Secondary Stage year 2018-19.
Inclusive Education for special
abled at Secondary Stage is Akhand Shiksha Jyoti, Mere School
commenced in the State in the year Se Nikle Moti
2013-14. Under this scheme, 12
model schools have been
16.24 The department has started
the scheme Akhand Shiksha Jyoti, Mere
established in all the districts and
School Se Nikle Moti in the State. Under
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this Scheme, the names of all old scheme 500 selected meritorious
students who have achieved something students will be given coaching for 45
exemplary in their life are being entered days in two phases to appear in the JEE,
on the school Honor board so as to NEET and Civil Services Exam in the
inspire and instill the sense of institutions like FITZEE, ALLEN, Helix.
determination and the confidence in the The students will be given ` 1.00 lakh for
present school students to inspire them coaching and lodging in the coaching
to excel in life. In this context, the institutions outside the state. For the
department has placed Honor Boards in proper implementation of the Scheme,
all the Govt. schools Govt. has sanctioned `5.00 crore to the
department during the year 2018-19.
Vidyarthi Van Mittar Yojna
16.25 The Governor has notified Establishment of Atal Tinkering Labs
the scheme Vidyarthi Van Mittar Yojna 16.28 In order to foster curiosity,
on dated 20.08.2018. The prime creativity and imagination in young
objective of this scheme is to create minds, Atal Tinkering Lab is a work
awareness among school children about space where young minds can give
protection of forest and environment shape to their ideas through hands on
through their active participation in tree do-it-yourself mode; and learn innovation
plantation and protection. The scheme is skill young children will get a chance to
implemented through Eco Clubs work with tools and equipment to
established in all the Govt. Schools. understand the concepts of STEM
1100 plants per hectare will preferably be (Science, Technology, Engineering and
planted in blank areas nearby selected Maths) During the year 2018-19, 119
school under the supervision of Govt. Sr. Sec. schools, 03 local body
designated Nodal officers of Forest and schools, 13 private schools have been
Education Department. applied for registration to establish the
Atal Tinkering labs to NITI Aayog .
Bag Free Day
16.26 The department has Establishment of 36 language labs
declared the fourth Saturday of every 16.29 In order to establish the 36
month as Bag Free Day in every language labs, the department (ISSE)
Government School in order to ensure has initiated the tendering process and
overall development of the pupils by same would be established before the
conducting various activities such as end of financial year 2018-19. For this
inter-House Sports Competitions, Extra purpose, Govt. of India has approved
Curricular Activities are being organized `60.00 lakh.
in the schools.
Installation of CCTV Surveillance
Medha Protsahan Yojna System
16.27 It is important to coach our 16.30 In order to provide safety
talented students to prepare for and security of the Govt. Educational
competitive exams. Medha Protsahan institutions and Students, 100 CCTV
Yojna will be implemented in Surveillance System have been installed
the Education Department. Under this in 100 Govt. Schools during the year
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Installation of Aadhar Enabled Bio TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Matric Attendance System (AEBAS) 16.33 Department of Technical
16.31 The department has started Education was established in the year
the tendering process for the 1968 and in July 1983, the vocational
procurement of 2,700 Aadhar Enabled and Industrial and Training Institutes
Bio Matric Attendance System (AEBAS) were also brought under the umbrella of
with the collaboration of HPSEDC. this department at the moment, the
AEBAS will be installed in GSSS/GHS department is providing education in the
and Govt. Colleges for recording field of Technical Education, Vocational
attendance of staff in the State before and Industrial Training. Today the
March, 2019. department has reached a stage where
aspiring students of the State can get
Installation of Wi-fi in colleges admission in Engineering/ Pharmacy
16.32 The department has both diploma and degree as well as
installed Wi-fi in 114 colleges out of 137 certificate courses in Himachal Pradesh
colleges during the year 2018- 19 and in through under mentioned institutions in
remaining 23 the installation of the same Himachal Pradesh.
is under process in the current financial
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 Sl. Names of Institute Number
No. of
Institutes
1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi at Kamand 01
2. National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur 01
3. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kangra 01
4. Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Sirmour 01
5. Indian Institute of Information Technology, Una 01
6. Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET), 01
Baddi, Tehsil Nalagarh, District Solan.
7. Regional Vocational Training Institute(RVTI) for Women at Jhundla, 01
Tehsil Shimla Rural, District Shimla
8. Jawahar Lal Nehru Govt. Engineering College, Sundernagar 01
9. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and 01
Technology, Pragatinagar, Distt. Shimla
10. Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering College, Kangra at Nagrota 01
Bagwan.
11 Mahatma Gandhi Govt. Engineering College, Kotla Tehsil Rampur 01
(Jeori), District Shimla.
12. Government Pharmacy College, Rohroo District Shimla and 02
Nagrota Bagwan District Kangra
13. HydroEngg.College Bandla (Bilaspur) 01
14. B-Pharmacy Colleges (Private Sector) 12
15. Engineering Colleges (Private Sector) 12
16. Polytechnics (Government Sector) 15
17. Polytechnics (Private Sector) 10
18. D-Pharmacy Colleges (Private Sector) 04
19. 2nd Shift in Diploma Courses (Private Sector) 06
20. Co-educational Industrial Training Institutes (Govt. Sector) 104
21. State of Arts ITIs 11
22. Modal ITI Nalagarh 02
23. Industrial Training Institutes (women) (Government Sector) 09
24. ITI for Persons with special ability at Sundernagar(Govt. Sector) 01
25. Motor Driving School at Una in Government Sector 01
26. ITIs (Private Sector) 151
27. Vocational Training Centre 03
Total 355

16.34 In Engineering and Engineering and Non-Engineering

Pharmacy Colleges, the technical disciplines. The Industrial Training
Education is imparted at degree level, Institutes are providing 2 and 1 year
whereas the Polytechnics are providing certificate level courses in 37
professional/ technical education at Engineering and 19 Non-Engineering
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 The present intake of students each from the adamic session
students in the existing Institutions is as 2017-18.New Government Pharmacy
under : college Rakar District Kangra,and
i) Degree Level 3,430 Pharmacy college Bagsaid with an
ii) B-Pharmacy 900 intake capacity of 60 students each are
iii) Diploma Level 6,500 proposed to be started from next
iv) Govt/Private ITI’s 49,319 session.
Total 60,149
16.37 Six Government Politechnics
16.35 The Department has namely Sundernagar, Hamirpur,
opened Rajiv Gandhi Government Kandaghat, Rohru, Ambota and Kangra
Engineering College, Kangra at Nagrota have been covered under the scheme of
Bagwan under RUSA with three Community Development through
disciplines namely Mechanical Polytechnics, Government of India has
Engineering, Electronics and released the grant of `2.86 crore to these
Communication Engineering and Civil Polytechnics.
Engineering with an intake of 60 students
in each discipline and in the discipline of 16.38 Technical Education quality
Electrical Engineering which has been Improvement programme phase-III
started from 2015-16. An amount of (TEQIP-III) has been started with effect
`26.00 crore has been sanctioned under from 01 April 2017 and the project period
RUSA for RGGEC Kangra, out of which is for 3 years i.e. upto 31 March, 2020.
an amount `22.99 crore has been Three colleges of the State viz JNGEC,
received and utilized by the RGGEC, ABVGIE and Him TU has
institute. Mahatma Gandhi Government been selected under project namely
Engineering College, Rampur has been Technical Education Quality
started with classes at Jawahar lal Improvement Programme Phase-III with
Government Engineering. College, project cost of `20.00 crore sanctioned to
Sundernagar with 2 disciplines i.e. Him TU and `10.00 crore to each of the
Mechanical Engineering and Civil selected Institution.
Engineering with intake capacity of 60
students each. In addition, Central 16.39 The department has 128
Institute of Plastic Engineering and Government I.T.Is and 151 I.T.Is in
Technology (CIPET), Baddi and Regional Private sector. During the year 2018-19
Vocational Training Institute for women, three new Government ITI’s namely
Shimla have also become operational Model ITI Sansarpur Terrace in District
from the academic session 2015-16. A Kangra, Government ITI Nihri and State
new Degree course has been started at of the Art ITI Chhatri in Disrict Mandi has
RGGEC Kangra from the Acadmic been opened.Three new trades in
Session 2017-18. Government ITI Chachiot and two new
trades in Government ITI Bagsaid in
16.36 Government Hydro District Mandi have been started and
Engineering College Bandla has been dual system of training to enhance the
made functional with two B.Tech course Skill education among the trainees with
viz.Civil Engineering and Electrical the help of the industry has been started
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system of training is proposed to be employability in the Industrial Sector. 33
started during the next academic year I.T.Is. have been upgraded under Public
2019-20 in ITI Mandi and Nalagarh.The Private Partnership Mode (PPP Mode)
State Government has decided to start after due consultation/ discussion with
new Diploma course in Automobile the State Steering Committee and
Engineering and Electrical Engineering with PHD Chamber of Commerce and CII
Diploma at Government Polytechnics and various other Industrial Associations
Paonta Sahib, District Sirmaur,with an located in different parts of Himachal
intake capacity of 60 students each from Pradesh, for which central assistance
the Academic Session 2019-20.Besides amounting to `82.50 crore has been
new diploma courses in Electrical received in the respective I.T.I. ` 2.50
Engineering and Mechanical Engineering crore per I.T.I. from Government of India
courses at ABVGIE&T Pragtinagar, during the period 2007-08 to
District Shimla are proposed to be January,2012. So far expenditure worth
started by the State Government from `128.07 crore (Excess expenditure has
the next academic session 2019-20. been incurred out of IRG and interest
accrued) has been incurred for the
16.40 The department is on developing Up-gradation of infrastructure in I.T.Is.
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 17. HEALTH
HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE after completion of treatment and
17.1 The State Government has 140 cases of leprosy are under
ensured that health services for effective treatment. They are getting MDT
prevention and treatment intervention are from different health institutions
accessible to people applied efficiently. free of cost.
In Himachal Pradesh, Health and Family
Welfare department is providing services iii) Revised National T.B. Control
which include curative, preventive, Programme(RNTCP): Under this
primitive and rehabilitative services programme, 1 T.B. Sanatorium,
through a network of 89 Hospitals, 91 12 District T.B. Control Cell, 74
Community Health Centers, 580 Primary T.B. Units and 208 Microscopy
Health Centers, 16 ESI Dispensaries and Centres, 1 Intermediate Reference
2,085 Sub-Centers. To provide better Laboratory, 1 State Drug Store, 1
health services to the people, the State TB Training Center, 20
Government is strengthening the existing Cartridge based Nucleic Acid and
infrastructure by providing modern Amplification Test Laboratories, 6
equipments, specialized services, District DR-TB Centers and 3
increasing the strength of the medical Nodal DR-TB Centers having a
and para-medical staff in the medical provision of 315 beds were
institutions. functioning in the State. During the
year 2018-19 upto December,
17.2 A brief description of 2018, 15,786 TB cases were
various health and family welfare detected having symptoms of this
activities carried out in the State during disease and sputum tests of
2018-19 is as under:- 99,573 symptomatic were
diagnosed. Himachal Pradesh is
i) National Vector Borne Disease one of the State where all the
Control Programme: During the districts have been covered under
year 2018-19, (upto November, this project. The achievement of
2018) 4,21,429 blood slides were total cases notification rate was
examined, out of which 97 slides 217 per lakh per year and Cure
were found positive and no death rate of Himachal Pradesh is 89
was reported. percent against the targets of 90
percent.
ii) National Leprosy Eradication
Programme: Under this iv) National Programme for
programme the prevalence rate, Control of Blindness: Under this
which was 5.14 per ten thousand programme during the year
in 1995, has been reduced to 0.19 2018-19 (upto October 2018),
per ten thousand as on 16,038 cataract operations were
November, 2018. During 2018-19, performed against the target of
(upto November,2018), 101 27,500 cataract operations.
new cases of Leprosy have been 11,565 cataract operations were
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v) National Family Welfare Table- 17.1
Programme: This programme is
being carried out in the State as a Sl. Item 2018-19
part of Reproductive and Child No. Targets Achievement
Health Programme, on the basis upto
December,18
of community needs assessment 1 Pentavalent 114100 66615
approach. Under this approach, 2 Polio 114100 66606
grass-root level workers like 3 Rota Virus 114100 66514
4 B.C.G. 114100 62476
multipurpose health workers(both 5 Measles and 114100 71574
male and female) give an estimate Rubela(1
st

of the various family welfare Dose)

6 Measles and 114300 64782
activities required in the area/ Rubela(2
nd

population covered by them. Dose)

st
Under this programme, 2,914 7 IPV-(1 Dose) 114100 68043
nd
8 IPV-(2 Dose) 114100 66178
sterilisations, 10,793 I.U.D. 9
st
Vit. A 1 dose 114100 31681
insertions, 25,588 OP Users and 10 D.P.T. Booster 114300 64958
67,023 CC Users were done 11 Polio Booster 114300 64960
th
12 Vit. A 5 dose 114300 35482
during 2018-19 (upto November, 13
th
Vit. A 9 dose 118900 34654
2018). 14 D.P.T.(5 years) 118900 79545
15 T.T. (10 years) 126900 85828
16 T.T. (16 years) 135700 93999
vi) Universal Immunization 17 T.T. (PW) 131400 70734
Programme: This programme is 18 IFA(Mother) 131400 58362
also being implemented in the
State as a part of Reproductive
Child Health (RCH) programme Like previous years, the
with an aim to reduce the Pulse Polio campaigns were also
morbidity and mortality among launched in the State during the year
mothers, children and infants. The 2018-19.The Government of India has
vaccine preventable diseases decided only one National Immunization
viz. Tuberculosis, Diphtheria, Day on 3rd February, 2019 with bivalent
Pertusis, Neo-natal Tetanus, Oral Polio Vaccine (bOPV).
Poliomyelitis and Measles have
shown remarkable reduction. The vii) Mukhya Mantri State Health
targets and achievements for the Care Scheme:The Government
year 2018-19 are given in Table has started Mukhya Mantri State
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 Senior Citizens above 80 years of were diagnosed as HIV positive.
age, Daily Wages Workers, Part Two Mobile ICTC Vans units are
Time Workers, Anganwari also functional.
Workers/ Helpers, Mid Day Meal  STI/ RTI:-Total 20 clinics are
Workers, Contractual Employees providing STI/RTI services in
and Persons with more than 70 various districts of Himachal
percent special ability with effect Pradesh. In the year 2018-19, up
from 01.03.2016. Under the to December 2018, total 39,439
scheme 1.05 lakh Smart cards people have availed the services
have been issued. A provision of of these RTI/ STI clinics.
cashless treatment to the tune of  Blood Safety:-Under blood
`30,000 under Basic Package and safety, 17 Blood Banks and 3
`1.75 lakh for Critical Care has Blood Component Separation
been made in case of Units IGMC, Shimla, ZH Mandi
hospitalization under the scheme. and RPGMC Tanda are
For cancer it is `2.25 lakh and up functioning in the State. During the
to November, 2018 under the year 2018-19, up to December,
scheme 12,000 patients have 2018, 390 VBD Camps have been
availed the cashless treatment of organized in the State. One
` 8.00 crore. Mobile Blood Bus with four donor
viii) National Rural Health Mission coaches is also functional in State.
Under this scheme 95 Health  Anti Retroviral Treatment
Institutions were identified to Programme(ART):-State has 3
provide 24 hours emergency ART centre at IGMC, Shimla, RH
services. Apart from this 698 Rogi Hamirpur and Dr. RPGMC Tanda,
Kalyan Samities are also 3 FART and 7 Link ART Centres
functioning at District Hospital, through these free ART Drugs are
Civil Hospital Community Health being provided to people living
Centers and Primary Health with HIV/ AIDS.
Centers. A sum of `5.71 crore has  Targeted Interventions:- 17
been distributed to all districts till Targeted Interventions Project are
December, 2018. being implemented in the State for
ix) National AIDS Control High Risk Groups. During the year
Programme: During the year 2018-19, up to December 2018,
2018-19 up to December, 2018, total 13,803 people have availed
2,30,156 persons screened out of the RTI/STI services. 9,771 High
which 363 HIV positive cases Risk Group were screened out of
were detected. these 21 HIV positive cases were
 Integrated Counselling and detected.
Testing Centre(ICTC):- Total
45 ICTC centres in Himachal Medical Education and Research
Pradesh are providing Counselling 17.3 The Directorate of Medical
and testing services. In the year Education Training and Research was
2018-19, up to December 2018, established with the objective to provide
out of total tested persons, 78,047 better medical education system and
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Nursing personnel and also to Table No. 17.2
monitor and coordinate the ( `in crore)
activities of Medical and Dental services Name of Institution Allocation Expenditure
Indira Gandhi Medical 212.02 122.84
of State. College Shimla
Dr. Rajendra Prasad 139.23 94.42
17.4 At present the State has Medical College,
Tanda
Six Government Medical Colleges Indira Dr. Yashwant Singh 93.36 27.64
Gandhi Medical College Shimla, Dr. Parmar Medical
Rajendra Prasad Medical College, College Nahan,
Dr. Radhakrishnan 86.47 08.86
Tanda, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar Govt. Medical College,
Government Medical College Nahan, Pt. Hamirpur
Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru 94.10 20.96
Govt. Medical College,
College, Chamba, Dr. Radha Krishan Chamba
Government Medical College Hamirpur, Sh. Lal Bahadur 52.22 29.64
Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Shastri Government
Medical College Mandi
Medical College Mandi and one Government Dental 19.93 12.34
Government Dental College in Shimla College Shimla
are functioning. Besides this, one
Medical College and four Dental colleges
in private sector are also functional in the The Institution wise major
State. During the academic session achievements under this Directorate are
2018-19, 180 seats for ANM training as follows:-
course 1,440 seats up for GNM courses,
1,210 seats for B.Sc. Nursing course, a) I.G.M.C., Shimla:
265 seats for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Indira Gandhi Medical College
courses, and 91 seats for M.Sc. Nursing and Hospital now upgraded as Super
degree course have been approved. specialty Institute, is the premier health
Total 750 MBBS seats were filled in institute of the State. During current
Government and Private Sector besides financial year Government of India had
232 PG seats in various specialties were provided funds amounting to `12.60
filled in IGMC Shimla, RPGMC Tanda crore (90% share) under Centre
and Maharishi Markandeshwar Sponsored Scheme and State Govt. has
University,Solan and also 340 BDS seats also release `1.40 crore (10% state
and 94 MDS seats were filled in both in share) for developing (L-1) Trauma care
Government and Private sector during facilities in IGMC Shimla. A Super
academic session 2018-19. During Specialty Block is under construction at
financial year 2018-19 State Government chamyana with an approximate cost of
has raised the stipend of MBBS Intern `218.00 crore.The Government has
Students from `10,000 to `15,000 per approved in principal for extension of
annum. existing cancer hospital to Territory
Cancer Centre at IGMC Shimla at the
The institution wise cost of `45.00 crore under Tertiary
allocation and expenditure of funds Cancer Centre Scheme of National
during 2018-19 upto 20.12.2018 are Programme for Prevention and Control of
given in the table 17.2 Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular
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of New OPD Block including lift block sanctioned for Mother & Child Health
from Cart road to New OPD Block at Centre in this Medical College.
IGMC Shimla at the estimated cost of
`56.20 crore and construction work of (d) Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
new building of Kamla Nehru State Government Medical College,
Hospital for Mother & Child at the cost Chamba:
of `21.00 crore will be completed very Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Government
shortly. Medical College, Chamba is the fourth
b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad Medical College established under centre
Government Medical College, sponsored scheme with the annual intake
Kangra at Tanda (DRPGMC): of 100 MBBS students and the second
Dr.Rajendra Prasad Medical Batch has been started from the year
College, Kangra at Tanda is the second 2018. The Government had provided
Medical College of the State established `55.81 crore during current financial year
in October, 1996. The first batch was for civil work and for procurement of
started in 1999 with an intake capacity of Machinery, equipments and furnitures.
50 MBBS students which was increased Trauma centre has been made functional
to 100 students w.e.f. 2011. At present in this Medical College by installing the
20th Batch is undergoing training in this requisite machineries.
institution. During the year 2018-19, (e) Dr. Radha Krishnan
Hon’ble Chief Minister has laid the Government Medical
foundation stone of new facility block for College, Hamirpur:
the college costing approximately `3.00
Dr. Radha Krishnan Government
crore. A new Girls hostel with a capacity Medical College, Hamirpur is fifth
of 120 students costing approximately Medical College in State established
`14.91 crore has been approved for the under centre sponsored scheme with
college. A new hostel for the MBBS annual intake of 100 MBBS students.
students with a cost of `11.69 crore has The first batch has been started from the
been inaugurated in the month of April current academic year 2018-19.
2018 by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of the Construction work for the LOP-1 stage
State. The institute had received ` 15.00 has been completed. The Government
crore from NHM for the establishment of has provided funds amounting to
MCH wing. The Goverment of India has `55.81 crores for civil work and
granted `6.00 crore for construction of machineries for this medical college
Mental Health Centre. during current financial year.
(c) Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar
Government Medical College,
(f) Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri
Nahan: Government Medical
Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar College, Mandi:
Government Medical College, Nahan Distt. The sixth medical college in State
Sirmaur is the third Medical College of the with annual intake of 100 MBBS students
State established with an intake capacity has been made functional and the
of 100 MBBS students. During this second batch has been started. The
financial year 3rd Batch of MBBS students B.Sc. Nursing College in the Medical
is undergoing training in this institution. An College campus has been made
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have been admitted in the current Jogindernagar (District Mandi), Majra
academic session 2018-19. Level III (District Sirmaur) and Paprola (District
Trauma center has also been made Kangra). These pharmacies catering to
functional. The approval to establishment the needs of the Ayurvedic health
of Tertiary Cancer Care Centre in the institutions of the department. Rajeev
Medical College has been obtained with Gandhi Government P.G. Ayurvedic
the total cost of `45.00 crore under College Paprola in Kangra district has an
central sponser scheme intake capacity of 60 students for
(g) Dental College and B.A.M.S. degree and 39 seats of MD.
Hospital Shimla: The department has a B-Pharmacy
Himachal Pradesh Government (Ayurveda) college at Jogindernagar with
Dental College and Hospital, Shimla was in take capacity of 30 students. The
established in 1994 with an intake department of Ayurveda is also
capacity of 20 students per year. From associated with National Health
the year 2007-08 the admission of 60 Programmes like Malaria, Family welfare,
students to BDS course has been Anaemia free, AIDS, Immunization,
started. The admissions of the diploma Pulse Polio and TB Mukt Himachal etc.
course of Dental Mechanic and Dental The Government of India has sanctioned
Hygienist have been made and classes a project of Anemia free Himachal to the
have been started from October, 2018. tune of to `50.00 lakh for three
During academic session 2017-18 PG development blocks i.e Basantpur of
course in one more subject i.e. Shimla District, Banjar of Kullu District
Department of Oral Medicine & and Baijnath of Kangra District. First
Radiology have been started with the phase of this project has been
intake capacity of two seats per year. implemented with coverage of almost
Free dental treatment to the IRDP and 35% of population and the statistical
BPL families of the State is being analyses is being done by Economic and
provided by the institution. Statistics Department. During the current
financial year 2018-19 there is a budget
provision of `264.28 crore.
AYURVEDA
17.5 Indian System of Medicines
Development of Herbal Resources
and Homoeopathy plays a vital role in the
17.6 Four Herbal Gardens
Health Care System of the State. The
Jogindernagar (District Mandi), Neri
separate Department of Ayurveda was
(District Hamirpur), Dumreda District
established in 1984 and Health Care
Shimla) and Jangal Jhalera (Bilaspur)
services are being provided to the
are functioning for propagating and
general public through 2 Regional
conserving medicinal plants. Ministry of
Ayurvedic Hospitals, 31 Districts
AYUSH, Government of India
Ayurvedic Hospitals, 1 Nature Cure
has established Regional-cum-
Hospital 1,178 Ayurvedic health centers,
Facilitation Centre for North India at
3 Unani health centers, 14
Research Institute in ISM, Joginder
Homoeopathic Health centers and 4
Nagar, District Mandi for the overall
Amchi clinics. The department has inbuilt
development of Medicinal Plants. An
system of production of medicines
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medicinal plants component of National Development Activities
Ayush Mission amounting to `63.75 lakh (i) Free Camps
has been approved by the Government To popularized and make people
of India, Ministry of Ayush. Under aware of AYUSH treatment, 50
National AYUSH Mission clusters of free medical camps have been
farmers are being formed for subsidized organized at different places of the
cultivation of selected medicinal plants State during the year 2018-19
and 216 DBTs worth ` 65.18 lakh have wherein 13,130 patients have
been provided to farmers for cultivating been diagnosed and treated.
medicinal plants. (ii) Jan Manch
Under Jan Manch programme 7
Drug Testing Laboratory Camps have been organized from
17.7 During the year 2018-19 June to December,2018 and
(upto December, 2018), DTL 21,434 patients were benefitted.
Jogindernagar has analyzed 169
(iii) Sapthahik Yog Diwas
samples (from Government and Private
Under Sapthahik Yog Diwas
Pharmacies) and generated a revenue of
77,535 people were benefitted
`1.30 lakh.
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 18. SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAMME

SOCIAL WELFARE AND WELFARE pension. During current

OF OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES financial year 2018-19 there is a
18.1 The Social Justice and target of 2,79,184 pensioners
Empowerment Department of the under the above schemes. An
State is engaged in socio-economic amount of `337.41crore have
and educational uplift of scheduled been spent upto December,
castes, scheduled tribes, other 2018 against the budget
backward classes, infirms, special provision of ` 391.54 crore.
abled, orphans, children, widows, c) Widow /Deserted/ Ekal Nari
destitutes, poor children and women Pension: The Widow/
etc. The following schemes are being Deserted/ Ekal Nari Pension
implemented under social welfare `750 per month is being
programme:- provided to those Widow/
Deserted/ Ekal Nari ladies
Social Security Pension Scheme above 45 years of age whose
annual income does not exceed
18.2 `35,000 per year. During
a) Old Age pension: Old age current financial year 2018-19
pension `750 per month is there is a target of 87,732
being provided to those proper pensioners. Under the above
who have attained the age 60 scheme, an amount of `104.16
years or above but below 70 crore have been spent upto
years having annual income December, 2018 against the
below `35,000 per year, 70 budget provision of `127.36
years and above pensioners are crore.
being provided pension `1,300 d) Rehabilitation allowance to
per month without any income Lepers: Rehabilitation
criteria. allowance to leprosy `750 per
b) Special Ability Relief month is being provided to the
Allowance: Special Ability patient of leprosy who have
Relief Allowance `750 per been identified by the Health
month is being given to those Department irrespective of their
special abled persons who are age and annual income. During
having at least 40 percent of current financial year 2018-19
special ability and whose there is a target of 1,482
annual income does not exceed pensioners under the above
`35,000 per year. To the scheme. An amount of `108.14
persons having special ability lakh have been spent upto
above 70 percent is being December, 2018 against the
provided `1,300 per month budget provision of `134.50
without any income criteria lakh.
subject to the condition that e) Indira Gandhi National Old
applicant should not be in Age Pension: (IGNOAP):
Government Service/ Semi Indira Gandhi National Old Age
Government Service/ Board/ Pension is being provided to the
Corporation and should not be persons who have attained the
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 belong to BPL household. pensioners is being provided under
During current financial year IGNOAPS by the Government of India.
2018-19 there is a target of Whereas under IGNWPS and IGNDPS
97,434 pensioners under the an amount of `300 is being provided
above scheme. An amount of by Government of India. However, the
`43.32 crore have been spent remaining amount `550 per month to
upto December, 2018 against below 70 years and `800 per month to
the budget provision of `47.36 above 70 years pensioners under
crore. IGNOAPS and `450 per month under
f) Indira Gandhi National Widow IGNWPS along with service charges is
Pension (IGNWP): Indira being borne by the State Government
Gandhi National Widow and the budget provision for this
Pension is being provided to the purpose has been made under State
widows between the age group Old Age and State Widow Pension
of 40 to 79 years and belongs to Schemes, so that social security
BPL household. During current pensions could be provided at uniform
financial year 2018-19 there is a rates to all the pensioners `750 per
target of 23,016 pensioners month below 70 years and `1,300 per
under the above scheme. An month to the pensioners 70 years and
amount of `9.73 crore have above of age. Similarly under
been spent upto December, IGNDPS, the State Government is
2018 against the budget providing `1000 per month per
provision of `11.43 crore. pensioner along with the service
g) Indira Gandhi National charges from its own resources, so
Special Ability Pension: that all the 70 percent and above
Indira Gandhi National Special special abled pensioners get pension
Ability Pension is being at the uniform rate of `1,300 per
provided to the special abled month.
persons between the age group
of 18 to 79 years having 80 Self Employment Scheme
percent of special ability and 18.4 The department is also
belongs to BPL household. providing funds to the three
During current financial year Corporations via; Himachal Pradesh
2018-19 there is a target of Minorities Finance and Development
1,024 pensioners under the Corporation, Himachal Pradesh
above scheme. An amount of Backward Classes Finance and
`106.87 lakh have been spent Development Corporation and
up to December, 2018 against Himachal Pradesh Scheduled Castes
the budget provision of `134.50 and Scheduled Tribe Development
lakh. Corporation under the head
investment for the running of various
18.3 For all the above self employment schemes. There is a
Central Pension Schemes a sum of budget provision of `8.77 crore for the
`200 per month to 60 years to year 2018-19 and upto December,
79 years of age and `500 per 2018, an amount of `1.63 crore have
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Welfare of Scheduled Castes/ whose annual income is less than
Scheduled Tribes and Other `2.00 lakh. The department bears
Backward Classes the training cost not exceeding
18.5 Under this programme, `1,350 per month per candidate
the important schemes implemented and `1,500 for special abled
during 2018-19 are as under:- candidates balance cost if any is
i) Award for Inter-caste Marriage: borne by the candidate. During
For elimination of the practice of the training a stipend of `1,000
untouchability with Scheduled per month is being provided and
Castes and non Scheduled `1,200 per month is being
Castes, the State Government provided for special abled
encourages inter-caste candidates. After completion of
marriages. Under this scheme, the training, the candidates are
an amount of `50,000 per couple placed for six months in the
is given as incentive money. For organization/ offices, so as to
inter-caste marriages during gain proficiency in computer
2018-19, a budget provision of applications. During the period of
`1.30 crore is kept for the placement `1,500 per month per
purpose and 176 couples have candidate is being provided and
been benefited with an amount of `1,800 per month per candidate
`88.00 lakh upto December, for special abled students is
2018 against the target of 260 being provided. During the year,
couples. 2018-19, budget provision of
ii) Housing Subsidy: Under this `4.66 crore is kept out of which
scheme the members of an amount of `1.10 crore has
scheduled castes, scheduled been spent upto December, 2018
tribes and other backward and 3,668 trainees were
classes, minorities, person benefited against the target of
with special ability, widow/ 3,940 trainees.
destitute/ single women are given iv) Follow up Programme: Under
subsidy of `1,30,000 per family this scheme, `1,300 per
for house construction purposes beneficiary is being provided for
and for house repair `25,000 to purchase of tools for carpentry,
those whose annual income does weaving and leather works and
not exceed from `35,000. During `1,800 for purchase of, sewing
the year 2018-19 an amount of machine to scheduled castes,
`18.36 crore has been provided scheduled tribes and other
in the budget and 1,416 persons backward classes whose annual
were benefited with an amount of income does not exceed from
`16.42 crore upto December, `35,000 per annum. For the year
2018. 2018-19 a budget provision of
iii) Training and Proficiency in `1.34 crore was made under this
Computer Applications and scheme out of which an amount
Allied Activities: Under this of `0.56 crore was spent
scheme computer training are benefiting 3,111 persons upto
provided in the recognized December, 2018 against 7,416
computer courses to candidates beneficiaries.
belonging to BPL, SC, ST OBC, v) Compensation to Victims of
Minorities, Special Ability, single Atrocities on Scheduled
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 Families under SCs/STs (POA) encourage able bodied young
Act-1989: Under the rules of the men or girls to marry the special
above Act monetary relief is abled boy or girl having not less
granted to those scheduled than 40 percent special ability
castes, scheduled tribes families and who have attained the
who become victims of atrocities Marriageable age, if both are
committed by the member of special abled, marriage grant of
other communities due to caste `25,000 to those who are
consideration, relief amounting to special abled with 40 to 69
`1.00 lakh to `8.25 lakh is percent and `50,000 to those
provided to the victims of atrocity, who are special abled with more
which depends upon the nature than 70 percent is provided by
of atrocity. During the year the State Government. Against
2018-19 against the budget the budget provision of
provision of `80.00 lakh an `0.67crore an amount of `0.21
amount of `62.41 lakh was spent crore has been spent upto
upto December, 2018, under this December, 2018, there by
scheme thereby benefiting 71 benefiting 134 persons.
persons. iii) Awareness Generation and
Orientation: Provision has
Welfare of Specially abled been made to organize block
18.6 Department is and district level composite
implementing Comprehensive camps for representative of
Integrated Scheme named “ASEEM” NGOs working for persons with
(A Scheme for Enabling, Empowering special abilities, SHGs and
and Mainstreaming of the Specially representative of PRIs at grass
Abled) for persons with special root level. In these camps
abilities. The components of the medical certificates, aids and
scheme along with financial and applications are provided to
physical achievement upto December, persons with special abilities. A
2018 is as under:- part from this all the schemes
i) Specially Abled Scholarship being run for persons with
This Scheme is applicable to all special abilities are publicized in
categories of special abled these camps. There is a budget
students including hearing provision of `0.30 crore for the
impaired persons having special year 2018-19 and upto
ability of 40 percent or above December, 2018 under the
without considering there family scheme no amount has been
income. The rate of scholarship spent.
varies from `625-3,750 per iv) Self Employment: Special
month for day scholars and abled persons having special
`1,875-5,000 per month for ability of 40 percent and above
boarders. Against the budget are provided loans by the
provision of `1.94 crore upto Himachal Pradesh Minorities
December, 2018 whole amount Finance and Development
has been spent and benefited Corporation for setting up small
2,089 students. ventures. SCs/ OBCs and
ii) Marriage Grant to Individuals Minority Affairs Department
Marrying Persons with provides subsidy on projects
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 Finance and Development impaired girls have been
Corporation upto `10,000 or 20 enrolled. Besides, 8 Visually
percent of the project cost Impaired and 3 Hearing
(whichever is less). During Impaired Girls are taking
2018-19 upto December, 2018, training in special ITI in
loans amounting to `3.32 crore Sundernagar. To whom all
has been released by the boarding, lodging and medical
Himachal Pradesh Minorities facilities are being provided by
Finance and Development the department. For running
Corporation to the 110 persons and maintenance of this
with special ability. Proposal of Institution against the budget
subsidy is awaited from Minority provision of `1.47 crore an
Corporation. expenditure of `1.23 crore has
v) Skill Enrichment: Vocational been incurred upto December,
rehabilitation training to PWDs 2018. Besides this, an amount
through selected ITIs is of `28.04 lakh has been
provided in identified trades. provided to DWO Mandi for
Training is free of cost and running and Maintenance of
stipend `1,000 per month is ICSA Sundernagar under ICPS.
paid by the department. Budget Besides this `60.19 lakh have
provision of `10.00 lakh has been received for repair of old
been provided under the building of ICSA Sundernagar
scheme. During the current out of which `30.19 lakh have
financial year, 45 special abled been released to DWO Mandi
children have been sponsored up to December, 2018. For the
for training. Proposal is awaited institution run by the HPCCW at
from Technical Education. Dhalli (Shimla) and Dari
vi) Scheme of Awards: Provision (Kangra) school an amount of
of incentives to best performing `39.92 lakh has been released
special abled individuals and by the department against the
private employers providing budget provision of `202.00
employment to maximum lakh. In addition to this, State
special abled in their Government is providing grant
organization has been made. and free boarding, lodging and
Best performing individuals are medical facilities to the inmates
to be given cash award of of the Prem Ashram Una, Astha
`10,000 each. Best private Welfare Society, Nahan,
employer is to be provided cash Paradise Children care Centre,
incentive of `5,000. Chuwari, Adrash Education
vii) Institutions of Children with Society Kalath, Kullu and
Special Needs: Two institutions Udaan Respite care Centre,
at Dhalli and Sundernagar have New Shimla to meet out
been set up in the State for expenditure on boarding,
providing education and lodging and education of 50
vocational rehabilitation mentally retarded children and
services to visually and hearing 20 mentally retarded male adult,
impaired children. In the 30 mentally retarded adult male
“Institution for Children with and female (10 female and 20
Special Abilities” Sundernagar male), 60 mentally retarded
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 retarded children has been at district level for each district under
provided `5,500 per inmate, per the supervision of the Deputy
month respectively. A budget Commissioner and in consultation with
provision of `105.00 lakh have the Heads of the Districts/ Regional
been provided and no amount Offices of the implementing
has been spent upto December, department.
2018.
viii) Sepcial ability Rehabilitation 18.9 The various programmes
Centres (DRCs): Two Special for the welfare of Scheduled Castes
ability Rehabilitation Centres are being implemented effectively.
have been set up at Hamirpur Although the Scheduled Castes
and Dharamshala under communities are deriving benefits
NPRPD. These centres are under the normal Plan as well as Tribal
being run through DRDA Sub-Plan, yet in order to provide
Hamirpur and Indian Red Cross special coverage under individual
Society, Dharamshala beneficiary programmes and
respectively. During the year development of infrastructure in
2018-19 an amount of `15.00 Scheduled Castes concentrated
lakh has been provided under villages, 25.19 percent of the total
the scheme. State Plan allocation is earmarked for
Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan. The main
Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan: emphasis of the State Government is
18.7 The Scheduled Castes in to identify more and more realistic
this Pradesh are not concentrated into schemes, which may generate
specific regions but are widely sizeable income and employment for
dispersed and would be benefited the Scheduled Castes families.
equally as rest of the population.
Accordingly, approach to economic 18.10 A separate Sub Major
development in the case of Scheduled Head “789” has been created for
Castes Sub-Plan is not area based as Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan and a
the case with the Tribal Sub-Plan. The separate demand (Demand No. 32)
district of Bilaspur, Kullu, Mandi, has also been created. Such an
Solan, Shimla and Sirmaur are the arrangement is very helpful in diverting
predominantly Scheduled Castes funds from one scheme to another in
population districts where Scheduled the same major head and from one
Castes concentration is above the major head to another to ensure 100
State average. These six districts percent expenditure under SCSP.
taken together account for 61.09 During the year 2018-19 a sum of
percent of the Scheduled Castes `1,586.97 crore are being spent under
population in the state. Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan for the
welfare of Scheduled Castes in the
18.8 For making Scheduled state and `1,788.49 crore has been
Castes Sub-Plan need based and proposed for the year 2019-20.
effective the Single Line System for
Plan formulation and monitoring has 18.11 The District Level Review
been introduced whereby funds are and Implementation Committee has
allocated to each district based on been constituted at district level under
fixed parameters which are the Chairmanship of Minister of the
non-divertible from one district to district and Deputy Commissioner as
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the Zila Parishad and all the Care Institutions registered
Chairpersons of BDCs alongwith other under Juvenile Justice (Care
prominent local persons have been and Protection of Children)
nominated as non-official members Act.2015 are covered under the
and all district level officers concerned scheme. Presently 48 Child
with SCSP as official members to Care Institutions, comprising of
review, formulation and 41 Children Homes, 2
implementation of Scheduled Castes Observation Home-cum-
Sub-Plan. The Chief Secretary to the Special, Home-cum-Place of
Government of Himachal Pradesh safety, 4 Open shelters and 1
holds quarterly review meeting with the Shishu Grih (Specialized
Administrative Secretaries at the State Adoption Agency) are being run
level. Besides this, a High Powered under the scheme. For
Coordination and Review Committee implementation of JJ Act in all
has been constituted under the Districts, Juvenile Justice
Chairmanship of the Hon’ble Chief Boards, Child Welfare
Minister, which also review the Committees and District Level
performance of Scheduled Castes Advisory Boards have been set
Sub-Plan once in a year. up in the State. Childline
emergency services bearing
Point No. 10(a) of 20 Point
phone no. 1098 has also been
Programme
set up in the seven districts i.e.
18.12 There are 95,772 SC
Shimla, Kullu, Kangra, Solan,
families in the State who have been
Mandi, Chamba and Sirmaur
found to be living below poverty line
under the scheme. During the
according to the survey conducted by
current financial year the total
the Rural Development department
allocation of budget from centre
during the year 2007. For the year
is `14.34 crore and state share
2018-19 there is a target of 2,038
is `78.09 lakh out of which
families has been proposed and 4,134
`11.72 crore has been incurred
families were benefitted up to
upto 12.12.2018.
November,2018. In addition to this
b) Mukhymantri Bal Udhar Yojna
Post Metric Scholarship is to be
This scheme is being
provided to SC students under the non
implemented by the State
targeted scheme.
Government to supplement
Centrally Sponsored Child
CHILD WELFARE
Protection Services scheme.
18.13
Under the scheme, financial
a) Integrated Child Protection
assistance is also provided to
Scheme (now named as Child
children after leaving Child Care
Protection Scheme)
Institutions for pursuing
Child Protection services is to
Higher/professional education.
contribute for the improvement
Grant-in-Aid is also provided to
in the well being of children in
the HP Council for Child
difficult circumstances, as well
Welfare. During current
as to the reduction of
financial year 2018-19, against
vulnerability to situations and
actions that lead to abuse the budget provision of `573.05
neglect, exploitation, lakh, an expenditure of `208.71
abandonment and separation of lakh has been incurred upto
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c) Bal/Balika Surksha Yojna and budget provision of `284.48
Foster Care Programme crore for the year 2018-19, out of
Bal/ Balika Suraksha Yojna and which State Share is `30.34
Foster Care Programme are crore and Central Share is
being implemented in the State `254.14 crore, an amount of
with a view to look after and `113.92 crore has been spent
maintain the orphan/ helpless upto November, 2018 out of
children in congenial family which State Share is `5.73 crore
environment. Bal Balika and Centre Share is `108.19
Suraksha Yojna/ Foster Care crore. Monthly honorarium of
Programme an amount of `3,000, `1,500 and `2,250 has
`2,000 per child per month are been fixed by the Government of
sanctioned in favour of foster India for Anganwari Workers,
parents for maintenance of Helpers and Mini Anganwari
children and `300 per child per Workers respectively. 10 percent
month are sanctioned on of the honorarium is borne by the
account of additional assistance State Government and 90
from the State Government in percent by the Centre
favour of children placed under Government. State Government
foster care and are deposited in is also paying `1,750, `900 and
her/ his bank account or post `1,050 per month to Anganwari
office account to be matured Worker, Anganwari Helper and
and drawn by the child after Mini Anganwari Worker per
attaining the age of 18 years. month in addition to its 10
Under this scheme, during percent share.
current financial year, an e) Supplementary Nutrition
expenditure of `273.93 lakh Programme
has been incurred upto Under this programme,
November, 2018 to benefit supplementary nutrition is
1,019 children. provided in Anganwari Centres
d) Integrated Child Development to children, pregnant/ lactating
Services mothers and BPL adolescent
Integrated Child Development girls. The nutrition is provided
Services” (ICDS) programme, is for 300 days in a year. Rates
being implemented in all has been fixed (per beneficiary
Developmental Blocks of the per day) children `8, pregnant/
State through 78 ICDS projects. lactating woman `9.50,
Services are being provided to adolescent girls `5 and severely
children and pregnant/ lactating mal-nourished children `12.
mothers through 18,386 Expenditure under this
Anganwari Centres and 539 Mini programme is borne by the
Anganwari Centres in the State. Central and State Governments
The department is providing on 90:10 basis. During the
Supplementary Nutrition, current financial year, there is a
Nutrition and Health Education, budget provision as State share
Immunization, Health check-ups of `8.16 crore and `52.32 crore
Referral Services and Non have been received as Grant-in-
Formal Pre-School Education is aid from Government of India
being implemented on 90:10 and upto November, 2018,
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 `34.88 crore Central share have c) Self Employment assistance for
been utilized under this scheme. Women: Under this scheme
3,97,048 children and 96,228 `5,000 are provided to the
pregnant/ lactating mothers women having annual income
have been benefited. less than `35,000 for carrying
income generating activities. A
WOMEN WELFARE budget provision of `8.02 lakh
18.14 Various schemes are has been made. 146 women
being implemented for the welfare of have been benefited under the
women in the Pradesh. The major scheme and an amount of `7.30
schemes are as under:- lakh has been spent upto
a) Woman State Home November, 2018.
Mashobra: The main purpose d) Widow Re-marriage Scheme:
of the scheme is to provide free The main objective of the
shelter, food, clothing, scheme is to help in
education health and rehabilitation of widow after
medicines, counselling and re-marriage. Under this scheme
vocational training to the young an amount of `50,000 as grant,
girls, widows, deserted, is provided to the couple. During
destitute and women who are in the year 2018-19, a budget
moral danger. At present 27 provision of `104.00 lakh is kept
inmates and 2 children inmates under this scheme against which
are living in State Home, `29.50 lakh has been given to 59
Mashobra. For rehabilitation of such couples upto November,
such women after leaving State 2018.
Home, financial assistance upto e) Mother Teressa Asahay Matri
`20,000 per woman is provided. Sambal Yojna: The aim of this
In case of marriage, assistance scheme is to provide assistance
of `51,000 also provided to of `5,000 per child per annum to
women. Against the budget the destitute women belonging to
provision of `118.58 lakh during the BPL families or having
the financial year upto income less than ` 35,000 for
November, 2018 an amount of the maintenance of their children
`29.26 lakh has been spent on till they attain the age of 18
running/ maintenance of State years. The assistance will be
Home. provided only for two children.
b) Mukhya Mantri Kanyadaan Budgetary Provision for this
Yojna: Under this programme scheme for the year 2018-19 is
marriage grant of `40,000 is `10.00 crore, out of which `4.41
being given to the guardians of crore has been utilized upto
the destitute girls for their November,2018 and 22,242
marriages provided their annual children have been benefited.
income does not exceed f) Vishesh Mahila Utthan Yojna:
`35,000. During 2018-19, a The scheme has been started in
budget provision of `532.00 100 districts of India included
lakh has been kept for this Una district of Himachal
purpose out of which an amount Pradesh. State Government has
of `444.61 lakh has been spent started Vishesh Mahila Utthan
and 1,111 beneficiaries were Yojna as 100 percent State Plan
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 rehabilitation of women in moral Padhao Scheme five districts
danger in the State. There is a were selected i.e. Solan,
provision to provide stipend Sirmour, Shimla, Bilaspur and
`3,000 per month per trainee, Mandi of Himachal Pradesh with
training cost `25 per trainee per the objective of preventing
hour and test fee `800 per gender biased sex selective
trainee through the department elimination, ensuring survival,
of Women and Child protection and education of the
Development. In the current girl child. This scheme is an
year, there is a budget provision initiative to arrest and reverse
of `1.10 crore out of which an the trend of an adverse and
amount of `32.00 lakh has been declining child sex ratio.
spent upto November, 2018. Through this process, efforts
g) Financial Assistance and are being made to create
Support Services to Victims awareness among masses
of Rape Scheme 2012: This about the adverse effects of
scheme has been notified on declining sex ratio.
22.09.2012 as 100 percent
State Plan Scheme. The Beti Hai Anmol Yojna
scheme aims to provide 18.15 With a view to change
financial assistance and support negative family and community attitude
services such as counselling, towards the girl child at birth and to
medical aid, legal assistance, improve enrolment and retention of girl
education and vocational children in schools, Beti Hai Anmol
training depending upon the scheme is being implemented in the
needs of rape victims. An State. Under this scheme Post Birth
affected woman shall be entitled Grant of `12,000 is provided to two girls
to financial assistance and only belonging to BPL families and
restorative support/ services scholarships are provided from 1st class
adding upto a maximum amount to graduation level for their education.
of `75,000. Additional The rates of scholarships ranging from
assistance of `25,000 can also `450 to `5,000 per annum. For the year
be given in special cases i.e. in 2018-19 there is a budget provision of
case of rape of minors. During `12.00 crore, and an amount of `856
the current financial year crore has been spent upto November,
2018-19, there is a budget 2018 and 16,000 girls have been
provision of `1.10 core out of benefited.
which an amount of `90.10 lakh
has been spent upto Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG)
November, 2018. 18.16 Scheme for Adolescent
h) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Girls (SAG) has been universalized
scheme: This scheme has w.e.f.01.04.2018 and has totally
been launched in 100 districts of replaced the Kishori Shakti Yojana.
India including Una district of The scheme is being implemented
Himachal Pradesh. In the year through Anganwari Services of
2016-17 the scheme has been Umbrella ICDS platform and
started in Kangra and Hamirpur Anganwadi Centres are the focal points
districts of Himachal Pradesh. for the delivery of services. The scheme
During the financial year aims at support Out of school
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years age to successfully transition objective of the scheme are to provide
back to formal schooling or bridge integrated support and assistance to
learning, improving their nutritional and women affected by violence, both in
health status, promote awareness private and public spaces under one
about health, hygiene, nutrition and roof; and to facilitate immediate,
upgrading various skills like home emergency and non-emergency access
skills, life skills, vocational skills and to a range of services including
guidance on existing public services. medical, legal, psychological and
The cost sharing ratio of the scheme is counselling support under one roof to
90:10 between the Centre and the fight against any forms of violence
State. There are 593 Out of Schools against women. In Himachal Pradesh
Adolescent Girls of 11-14 years age in One Stop Centre has been setup at
Himachal Pradesh. Supplementary Solan district. During the financial year
Nutrition is being provided to all an amount of `17.04 lakh has been
Adolescent Girls at `9.50 per received by the One Stop Centre Solan
Adolescent Girls per day. and total 53 women have been
facilitated under One Stop Centre. In
Pradhan Mantri Matri Vandana Yojna financial year 2018-19 Government of
(PMMVY)) India has approved One Stop Centre
18.17 Pradhan Mantri Matru for Mandi district and funds for the
Vandana Youjana is a Central establishment of One Stop Centre has
sponsored scheme. The cost sharing been received in the Mandi district.
ratio of the scheme is 90:10 between
the Centre and the State. The main Mahila Shakti Kendra
objectives of PMMVY are to provide 18.19 Government of India has
partial compensation for the wage loss approved a new scheme namely
in terms of cash incentives so that the Mahila Shakti Kendra to empower rural
women can take adequate rest before women through community
and after delivery of the first living child participation. Community engagement
and the cash incentive provided would through College Student Volunteers is
lead to improved health seeking envisioned in 115 most backward
behavior amongst the pregnant districts as part of the Block Level
women and lactating mothers. Under initiatives. Student volunteers will play
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana an instrumental role in awareness
Youjana, a cash incentive of `5,000 generation regarding various important
would be provided directly in the Government schemes/programmes as
account of Pregnant Women and well as social issues. Mahila Shakti
Lactating Mothers in three installments Kendra’s has been sanctioned by the
for first living child subject to fulfilling Himachal Pradesh in the districts i.e.
specific conditions relating to maternal Una, Kangra and Hamirpur for the year
and child health. An amount of 2017-18 and six more districts that is
` 20.06 crore has been deposited in Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Bilaspur,
the bank accounts of 54,800 Mandi and on the block level backward
beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit district Chamba has been selected
Transfer (DBT) mode during 2018-19 for the year 2018-19. The Scheme is
up to 15.12.2018. implemented through cost sharing ratio
of 90:10 between centre and states.
One Stop Centre An amount of `1.24 crore has been
18.18 One Stop Centre is a released and `36.32 lakh has been
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2018-19. Further approval has been expertise in social work or women
conveyed by the government for related issue in their local area/village.
implementing Mahila Shakti Kendra in Sashkat Mahila Kendra will be set up
District Chamba and for filling up of to create awareness among women
one post of Women Welfare Officer and girls about their rights and laws
and two District Coordinators on related to women. Government of
outsourcing basis in district Chamba. Himachal Pradesh have approved an
amount of `1.00 crore for the financial
Sashakat Mahila Yojna year 2018-19 for implementing this
18.20 In the budget speech of scheme in the state.
financial year 2017-18, new scheme
Sashkat Mahila Yojana has been Saksham Gudiya Board Himachal
started. The scheme has been Pradesh
envisaged with a vision to empower 18.21 Government of Himachal
the rural women by providing them an Pradesh has constituted Kannya
interface for organization and socio- Sashkti Karan and Kalyan Board. Now
economic development and to make the name of the Kalyan Board has
every woman in the state well been changed to Saksham Gudiya
educated, skilled and self-reliant in Board Himachal Pradesh. The broad
every respect thereby contributing to objective of the board are as follows:
the socio-economic development of i) To make recommendations for
the state. The scheme will focus on the policies for empowerment of
promotion of socio-economic girl child/adolescent girl.
empowerment of rural women by ii) To make recommendations on
creating awareness about their right acts, rules, policies and
and facilitating institutional support for programme related to safety
enabling them to realize their right and and security of girl
develop/utilize their full potential. The child/adolescent girl.
scheme will cover all the adolescent iii) To review the implementation of
girls in the age Groups of 11-18 Years various programmes being run
and all women in the age group of 19- by different departments for
45 years. Sashkat Mahila Kendra will upliftment and empowerment of
be set up in every panchayat of the girl child.
State.Sashkat Mahila Kendra will be iv) To make recommendation for
governed by women aged between protection of crime against girl
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 19. RURAL DEVELOPMENT

RURAL DEVELOPMENT proposed for assistance by providing

19.1 The main objective of the credit of `60.00 crore. Under NRLM 4
Rural Development Department is to Districts viz. Shimla, Mandi Kangra and
implement the poverty alleviation, Una have been undertaken for the
employment generation and area implementation of additional interest
development programmes in the rural subvention where interest applicable
areas of the State. The following State on credit disbursed to Women Self Help
and Centrally sponsored developmental Group (WSHG) would be 4 % and in
schemes and programmes are being rest of the 8 Districts rate of interest on
implemented in the state. credit mobilization has been fixed 7 %
per annum. But the aforesaid interest
NATIONAL RURAL LIVELIHOOD rates would be applicable only to those
MISSION (NRLM)
WSHGs who are prompt in repayment
19.2 The Swarnjayanti Gram of loans within the fixed timeline.
Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) has been
replaced by the National Rural The district-wise Physical and
Livelihood Mission (NRLM) w.e.f Financial Targets and Achievement
01.04.2013 which is being made under NRLM up to December,
implemented in all the districts of the 2018 is as under:-
State. The scheme is being Table 19.1
implemented under Intensive and Non- District Physical (SHG Bank Financial
Intensive blocks in the State. At present, Linkage (` InCrore)
32 blocks have been identified in Target Achievement Credit Credit
of SHG Target Mobilized
Intensivce Blocks, rest are non-intensive Bilaspur 260 188 2.80 1.33
blocks.The identified Intensive Blocks Chamba 560 459 6.00 1.60
are Ghumarwin, Bharmour, Bhattiyat, Hamirpur 420 293 4.50 1.36
Kangra 1100 601 12.00 4.68
Chamba, Kandaghat, Basantpur, Mandi Kinnaur 100 60 1.20 0.28
Sadar, Nurpur, Haroli, Tissa, Bhoranj, Kullu 200 266 2.25 1.16
L&Spiti 80 7 0.90 0.00
Nichar, Kullu, Lahaul , Spiti, Gohar, Mandi 870 680 9.70 6.63
Ponta Sahib, Mehla, Pangi, Salooni, Shimla 770 389 8.70 5.14
Bijhri, Baijnath , Rait, Kalpa, , Pooh, Sirmaur 340 285 3.70 1.25
Solan 350 153 3.75 1.44
Banjar, Naggar, Seraj, Mashobra, Una 350 157 4.50 2.11
Pachhad, Dharampur, Bangana as pilot H.P. 5400 3538 60.00 26.98
blocks in 1st Phase. Apart from above
under NRLM for generation of Self Deen Dyal Upadhaya-Gramin
Employment activities like Credit Kaushalya Yojna(DDU-GKY)
mobilization formation of women SHGs, 19.3 Deen Dyal Upadhaya-Gramin
Capacity Building and Institution Kaushalya Yojana is the skill and
Buildings are proposed for placement initiative of the Ministry of
implementation. For the current financial Rural Development, Government of
year Annual Action Plan for `25.00 crore India (MoRD). It evolved out of the need
has been approved by the Government to diversify incomes of the rural poor
of India for implementation of NRLM and to cater the occupational aspirations
activities. Total 5,400 women SHGs are of the youth. The programme focus is on

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skilling and placement in the formal  Youth from a household covered
sector for rural youth who are poor. under auto inclusion parameters
as per SECC, 2011 (when
But the programme initially notified), shall also be eligible to
took place in H.P. during the year 2017- avail the skilling programme.
18 and till date a target of 10,400 youth Target of youth to be Trained
has been allocated to 12 Project Financial Training Duration Total
Year Type Target
implementing Agencies. As of now
Short duration
3,800 rural unemployed youth have courses
7350
been enrolled in the programme and by Long duration
3150
2016-19 Residential courses
end of Financial Year 2018-19, 6,000
rural unemployed youth would be Total 10500
enrolled in the programme. Short duration 3150
courses
Non
Long duration 1350
Residential
Beneficiaries under the Programme:- courses
c) The target group of DDu-GKY are Total 4500
Grand Total 15000
poor rural youth in the age group
15-35. However, the upper-age
limit for women candidates, and Trades in Districts
candidate belonging to Sl.No. Name of District Trade
1 Bilaspur RETAIL, IRON & STEEL
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal
Groups (PVTGs), Persons with 2 Chamba TOURSIM, GREEN
SKILL, TELECOM
Disabilities (PwDs), Transgender 3 Hamirpur ITES, BFSI
and other Special Groups like 4 Kangra HEALTH CARE,
rehabilitated bonded labour ELECTRICAL, TOURSIM
victims, manual scavengers, 5 Kullu GREEN, TOURSIM
trans-genders, HIV positive 6 Mandi RETAIL, HEALTH CARE,
SECURITY
persons etc., shall be 45 years. 7 Shimla HEALTH CARE,
 The poor will be identified by a TELECOM, ITES
process called Participatory 8 Sirmour ITES, AUTOMOTIVE
Identification of Poor (PIP) which 9 Solan SECURITY, TOURSIM,
is an important component of the LIFE SCIENCE
10 Una ELECTRICAL
NRLM strategy. Below Poverty
Line (BPL) households, shall also
be eligible to avail the skilling Present Status of DDU-GKY in State:-
Total State Target 15000 Youth to be
programme. trained in Rural
 Youth from MGNREGA worker Targets allotted to PIAs 10,400
households, with at least 15 days Target Pending to be 4600
allotted
work in the previous financial Total PIA Selected 12
year by any of its family members Total Training centres to be 33
 Youth from a household who opened
Total centre opened 26
have been issued Antyodaya Total Batched ongoing 40
Anna Yojana/BPL, PDS cards. Total Batched completed 87
 Youth from household where a Total
offered
candidates job 1830

family is a member of SHG under Training Ongoing 1303

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Watershed Development Programme on December,2018 a total of 6,882
19.4 With the objectives to beneficiaries have been sanctioned and
develop wastelands/ degraded lands, of 5,926 houses have been completed.
rural areas of the State erstwhile
“Integrated Watershed Management State Rural Housing Schemes
Programme” (IWMP) is now renamed as 19.6 Under mentioned all
“Watershed Development Component of housing schemes are run by State
Pradhan Mntri Krishi Sinchyee Yojana”. Government.
The Ministry of Rural Development, i) Mukhaya Mantri Awaas Yojana
Government of India, Department of (MMAY)
Land Resources, New Delhi has The State Government had
sanctioned 163 projects w.e.f 2009-10 to announced this scheme in the
2014-15 with a total cost of `1,260 budget of 2016-17 for the first time
crore for the treatment of 8,39,972 for general category BPLs in the
hectares Rainfed areas in all districts of State in non-Plan component. But
the State. As per the mandate of MORD the benefits of this scheme have
this programme is being implemented on been extended to all categories of
the funding pattern of 90:10 between BPLs from current financial year
Centre and State. By the end of 2018-19. There is a budget provision
November, 2018 the total funds to the in current year 2018-19 of ` 12.19
tune of `288.35 crore have been crore in plan component with which
released to the concerned districts, out of 937 houses of all categories are
which `286.36 crore have been utilized being constructed in the State. In the
by treating Rainfed areas of total non-plan component too, there is a
1,50,753 hactare. budget provision of `30.00 crore with
which 2,077 houses of general
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana category BPLs are being
Gramin (PMAY-G) constructed.
19.5 The PMAY-G aims to ii) Mukhya Mantri Awaas Repair
provide a pucca house with basic Yojana (MMARY)
amenities to all houseless households There is a provision of ` 3.30 crore
and households living in kutcha and with which 1,320 houses of all
dilapidated house by 2022. The categories are being repaired during
minimum unit size enhanced from the current financial year 2018-19. Out
existing 20 Sq. mt. to 25 Sq. mt. of which 868 general, 332 SCs and
including a dedicated area for hygienic 120 STs. Under this scheme,
cooking. The unit assistance has also beneficiaries are selected by a
been increased from `75,000 to `1.30 committee headed by SDM of the
lakh per family in hilly states and difficult area in which BDO & SDO (Dev) are
areas. The cost of unit (house) is to be members.
shared between central and state
government in the ratio of 90:10 for hilly Saansad Adrash Gram Yojana
states. The identification of beneficiaries
(SAGY)
is to be done using SECC-2011 data. As
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 to holistic development of the identified National Rurban Mission (NRuM) H.P.
Gram Panchayats. To improve the 19.8 The Government of India
standard of living and quality of life of all has launched Shyama Prasad Mukherji
sections of the population through Rurban Mission (NRuM) in 2016. It aims
improved basic amenities, higher at improving rural areas by providing
productivity, enhanced human economic, social and physical
development better livelihood infrastructure facilities.
opportunities reduced disparities,
access to rights and entitlements wider There are 6 Clusters in Himachal
social mobilization and enriched social Pradesh Selected under NRuM. They
capital. In Himachal Pradesh, all the are as:
MPs have chosen the Gram Panchayats District Cluster Gram Panchayats
Kinnaur Sangla Batseri, Chansu, Chhitku,
in the first phase and three MPs in Kamru, Rakchham,
second phase, the detail of which is Sangla, Themgrang
(Boning Saring)
given below. Solan Hinner Banjani, Chail, Dhangeel,
Hinner, Jhajha,
Name of Name of Name of District Parliamentary Nagali,Sakoli
Hon’ble Village/GP Dev. Block Constituency Mandi Aut Aut, Jhiri, Kotadhar,
MP Selected Nagwin,Kigash, Takoli
under SAGY Kinnaur Moorang Moorang, Thangi, Rispa,
Sh/Smt. Kunnu, Charang
Shanta Parchhod Bhatiyat Chamba Kangra Chamba Sihunta Hatali, Balana, Gola,
Kumar (1st phase) Thulet
Shimla Ghannahatti Neri, Chaily, Totu Majthai,
Anurag Dehlan Una Una Hamirpur
Bycheri, Ghannahatti,
Thakur Lower (1st phase)
Ram Manali Naggar Kullu Mandi
Ganeog Nehra,
Swaroop (1st Phase) Shakarah.
Sharma
Virender Jagjitnagar Dharampur Solan Shimla
Kashyap (1st phase) The following component are
Bimla Thari Mashobra Shimla Rajya Sabha envisaged as desirable components
Kashyap Seat
(1stphase) in each cluster
Viplove Musroor Dehra Kangra -do- Skill development training Village streets and
Thakur (1stphase) linked to economic activities drains
Agro processing , Agri Street Lights
J.P Deoli Bilaspur Bilaspur -do - services , Storage, and
Nada Sadar 1st phase ) warehousing
Anurag Anu Hamirpur Hamirpur Hamirpur
Fully equipped mobile health Inter village road
Thakur (2nd phase )
Virender Puruwala Paonta Sirmaur Shimla unit connectivity
kashyap Sahib ( 2nd Upgrading school/higher Public Transport
phase ) education facilities
J.P Dehar Sunder Mandi (2nd phase ) Sanitation LPG Gas connection
Nada Nagar Provision of piped water Digital literacy
Shanta Chachian Bhawarna Kangra (2nd phase ) supply
Kumar Solid and liquid waste Citizen service
Ram Simas Chauntra Mandi Ram
management centres
Swaroop Swaroop
Sharma Sharma
J.P Bali Koti Shillai Sirmour Rajya Sabha
Nada Seat
The cluster would be
(3rd phase) strengthened with the required
Virender Balog Mahobra Shimla Shimla
kashyap ( 3rd phase )
amenities, for which it is proposed that
Anurag Kothi Ghumarwin Bilaspur Hamirpur resources be mobilized through
Thakur ( 3rd phase )
convergence of various schemes
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Government, over and above which a assistance of `134.00 lakh till
Critical Gap Funding (CGF) would be December, 2018 under the scheme.
provided under this Mission from
Government of India, for focused Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin)
development of these clusters. In 19.10 The Government of India
respect of NRuM till December, 2018 has launched the Swachh Bharat
state Govt. received assistance of Mission (Gramin) on 02.10.2014 to
`36.00 crore in which centre share was achieve the goal of Swachh Bharat by
`32.40 crore and state `3.60 crore. In 2019. The main objectives of the
the different activities of these clusters programme are as under:-
total `22.50 crore released to DRDA. In
which centre share is `20.25 crore and i) Bring about an improvement in
state share is `2.20 crore. the general quality of life in the
rural areas, by promoting
Matri Shakti Bima Yojana cleanliness hygiene and
19.9 This scheme covers all eliminating open defecation.
women living below the poverty line
within the age group of 10-75 years. ii) Accelerate sanitation coverage in
The policy provides relief to family rural areas to achieve the vision
members/insured women in case of of Swachh Bharat by 02.10.2019.
their death or disablement arising due to
any kind of accident, surgical operations iii) Motivate communities and
like sterilization, mishap at the time of panchayati Raj institutions to
child birth/delivery drowning, washing adopt sustainable sanitation
away in floods, landslide, insect bite and practices and facilities through
the scheme also gives benefit to married awareness creation and health
women in case of accidental death of education.
her husband. The compensation amount
under the scheme has been hiked from iv) Encourage cost effect and
1.04.2017, as under :- appropriate technologies for
ecologically safe and sustainable
i) Death `2.00 lakh Sanitation.
ii) Permanent total Special ability
`2.00 lakh. v) Develop where required
iii) Loss of one limb and one eyes or community managed sanitation
both eyes and both limbs `2.00 lakh. system focusing on scientific
iv) Loss of one limb/one ear `1.00 lakh. solid and liquid waste
v) In case of death of husband management systems for overall
`2.00 lakh. cleanliness in the rural areas.

During 2018-19, 91 numbers of The District-wise physical

families have been provided financial progress under the Swachh Bharat
Mission-Gramin up to December, 2018
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 the cleanest Government Primary and
Sl. Name of No. of No. of GP in Middle Schools at District and Block
No. District Community which Solid level. During the year 2011-12 High/
sanitation and Liquid
Complex Waste
Higher Secondary schools have also
constructed Management been included in competition criteria.
activities The prizes under the scheme are being
taken up given during the Himachal Day function
1 Bilaspur 154 56 on 15th April every year. This reward
2 Chamba 86 19
scheme recognizes those schools which
3 Hamirpur 28 116
4 Kangra 74 18 have demonstrated outstanding
5 Kinnaur 53 32 achievement in school sanitation and
6 Kullu 138 75 hygiene education and an amount of
7 L&S 2 13 `88.20 lakh is given as reward money to
8 Mandi 155 213
9 Shimla 80 77
the winner schools under this scheme.
10 Sirmaur 101 31
11 Solan 286 23 Incentive Pattern
12 Una 28 65 Award Level Prize Incentive Pattern
Total 1,185 738 Cleanest District 1st
Certificate of appreciation
Primary Prize Cash Award of ` 50000
School 1st
State Reward Schemes:- Block Certificate of appreciation
Prize Cash Award of ` 20000
2nd Certificate of appreciation
Maharishi Valmiki Sampooran Prize Cash Award of ` 10000
Swachhata Puruskar (MVSSP) Cleanest District 1st Certificate of appreciation
Middle Prize Cash Award of ` 50000
19.11 Maharishi Valmiki School Block 1st Certificate of appreciation
Sampooran Swachhta Purskaar Prize Cash Award of `20000
(MVSSP) was started in the Year 2nd Certificate of appreciation
Prize Cash Award of ` 10000
2007-08. To boost the Sanitation Cleanest District 1st Certificate of appreciation
Campaign in Himachal Pardesh High/Sr. Prize Cash Award of `. 50000
Sec. Block 1st Certificate of appreciation
a competition based State Reward School Prize Cash Award of ` 20000
Scheme i.e. Maharishi Valmiki 2nd Certificate of appreciation
Sampooran Swachhta Purskaar Prize Cash Award of ` 10000
(MVSSP) is being implemented Under
which winner ODF GPs (total 97 GPs) Mahila- Mandal Protsahan Yojna
are rewarded at the State level award 19.13 Since Year 2008 Mahila
distribution function every year. The Mandal Protshahan Yojana a scheme to
incentive pattern under this scheme award active Mahila Mandal has been
is as under:- suitable restricted to incorporate the
1. Block level cleanest GP `1.00 lakh aims and objectives of sanitation in their
2. District level cleanest GP `3.00 lakh ground level working. This scheme has
(2GP can get prize if district has been totally linked with the sanitation
more than 300 GP). programme and a sum of `1.31 crore
3. Division level cleanest GP `5.00 lakh has been allocated during the year
4. State level cleanest GP `10.00 lakh 2018-19 to provide incentives to Mahila
Mandals who have performed good
School Sanitation Reward Scheme. work under the Sanitation in their
19.12 This scheme was village/ward and Gram Panchayat area
launched during the year 2008-09 for as per scheme’s guidelines. Each block
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selects 6 No. of Mahila Mandal on the Mahatama Gandhi National Rural
basis of 1st to 6th Position which are Employment Guarantee Scheme
awarded : (MGNREGS):
Mahila Mandal’s Amount to be 19.14 The Mahatama
position/Rank disbursed Gandhi National Rural Employment
st
1 `30,000 Guarantee Act was notified by the
n
2 `25,000 Government of India on September,
rd
3 `20,000 2005 and was made effective w.e.f. 2nd
th
4 `15,000 February, 2006. In the 1st Phase, the
th
5 `12,000 National Rural Employment Guarantee
th
6 `10,000 Scheme (NREGS) was introduced in
District Chamba and Sirmaur on 2nd
In addition to first six February, 2006. In second phase
selected Mahila Mandals, the NREGS was started in District kangra
Government is of the view that other and Mandi w.e.f.1-4- 2007. Now in the
Mahila Mandals which have contributed third phase all the remaining 8 district of
for creating awareness among the the State have been covered under the
villagers regarding sanitation campaign scheme w.e.f. 1-4-2008.
will also be given some incentive to
boost them for maintain sustainable During the year 2018-19 Central
activities under sanitation. Each block share amount to `575.78 crore and
will select Mahila Mandals on the State Share amounting to `63.31 crore
following criteria and an amount of have been credited in the State
`8,000 will be given to each Mahila Employment Guarantee Fund account.
Mandals. The funds amounting to `572.96 crore
Develpment Blocks No. of Mahila Mandals have been utilized and 205.35 lakh
having GPs need to be selected
Up to 15 3 Mandays have been generated by
16-30 5 providing Employment to 4,79,004
31-50 7 households.
51-70 9
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 20. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Housing Land acquisition for proposed housing
20.1 Ministry of Housing, colony at Jallandhar Lahar (Dehra) is
Government of Himachal Pradesh under process.
through Housing and Urban
Development Authority (HIMUDA) is 20.5 New housing Schemes
Providing Houses, Flats and developing have also been taken in hand in the
plots of various categories, so as to financial year 2018-19 at Sheel (Solan),
meet the housing demand of the people Moginand-II, Trilokpur (Nahan)
of various income groups. Bhatolikhurd, Shubhkhera Phase–II
Dharampur (solan), Kamli, road
20.2 There is an outlay of Parwanoo, Rajwari (Mandi), and
`107.91 crore for the current financial construction of commercial complex
year 2018-19 and an expenditure of near petrol pump Vikas Nagar is under
`94.19 crore was incurred up to progress.
December, 2018. During this year there
is a target to construct 138 No flats and 20.6 HIMUDA has undertaken
to develop 87 plots of different process of executing a Housing Project
categories. in collaboration with Singapore Govt.
through its agency Singapore Co-
20.3 HIMUDA is executing operation Enterprise. The Township is to
deposit works of various department be built at Jathia Devi, near shimla
such as Social Justice and Airport. The work is scheduled to be
Empowerment, Prison, Police, Youth started by February 2019.
Services and Sports, Animal Husbandry,
Education, Fisheries, I.T. Departments, 20.7 M.C Mandi has conducted a
Himachal Pradesh Bus Stands demand survey under the PMAY-HFA
Management and Development to assess the demand of houses in
Authority, Urban Local Bodies, Municipal Council Mandi. Accordingly
Panchayati Raj, and Department of 560 Flats under PMAY-HFA and 106
Ayurveda. During this year 2018-19 flats under affordable housing have
there is a target to construct 66 Nos been considered for preparation of
building of various departments. DPR by M.C Mandi. The project is
entrusted to HIMUDA for
20.4 Construction work of construction. M.C. Mandi has
Housing colonies at Theog, Flowerdale, selected a chunk of land for
Sanjauli, Mandhala Parwanoo, Jurja construction of houses at Mohal
(Nahan) and Bhatolikhurd (Baddi) are in Chhipnu Tehsil Sadar Mandi and
progress and the colonies at Chhabgroti, accordingly HIMUDA has prepared lay
Flowerdale, and Parwanoo have been out plan. It has total of 13,657
completed. At present HIMUDA has Sq.mt. area out of which 3,480
Land bank of 1,321 bighas in various Sq.mt. area is to be retained by
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Flats are to be constructed under 20.10 To reduce human interface
PMAY and remaining 10,177 Sqm and in order to bring more transparency,
area is to be transferred to HIMUDA HIMUDA has moved towards the e-
on which HIMUDA will construct 68 governance and has digitalized the
Nos. HIG Flats. This transfer of land record in Head office and installed the
will be made to HIMUDA in lieu of tally Enterprise Resource Planning
64 Nos EWS Flats to be constructed (ERP) accounting & also HIMDUA is in
by HIMUDA for M.C. Mandi. the process of creating of website to
facilitate its day to day work and to have
20.8 HIMUDA has approved better governance and cordial relations
following policies/ schemes:- with the customers. The website will
i) Policy for land owners becoming provide all information of the projects of
partners in development of HIMUDA on a click. The allottees would
Housing Colonies in the State be able to see their records themselves
and signed the MoU with Ashoka and all applications for sale, registration,
Alloys (P) Limited in Sirmour NOC,s, tenders etc. would be available
Distt.and private developers M/s online. HIMDUA plans to launch the
Aakash Rare Realities and website this year.
Pinewood Lifespace to develop
housing colonies at Urban Development
Bharari(Shimla) and Bhagwati 20.11 Consequent upon the 74th
Nagar, Shimla under this Constitutional amendment, the rights,
Scheme. powers and activities of the urban local
ii) Scheme for the allotment of bodies have increased manifold. There
Houses/Flats/Plots in various are 54 urban local bodies in Himachal
colonies established by HIMUDA Pradesh including Shimla and
at “First come First Serve” basis Dharamshala Municipal Corporation.
after freezing cost for disposing The Government is providing
of the unsold units. grant-in-aid every year to these local
iii) Policy for allotment of land/ bodies to enable them to provide civic
additional land. amenities to the general public. As per
iv) Policy for additional premium for the report of State Finance Commission
construction of third storey in during the year 2018-19 a sum of
allotted booth and shop sites in `120.65 crore has been released to the
Housing Colonies. ULBs. This includes developmental
grant and gap filling grant between
20.9 HIMUDA has constructed income and expenditure.
its Circle office (North) building in
Dharamshala as a pilot project which is Maintenance of Roads in Municipal
in latest EPS Technology & construction Areas:
of Superintending Engineer & Executive 20.12 About 3,098 Kms. roads/
Engineers residences using similar paths/ streets and drains are being
Technology is also nearing completion. maintained by 54 urban local bodies and
The Circle office building has been `5.34 crore stands released to the
constructed within a period of 4 months. Urban Local Bodies in proportionate to
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maintained by the urban local bodies provided training on various topics and
during 2018-19. Budget provision being provided Identity Cards.
under this scheme is `6.00 crore.
Sewerage Scheme
National Urban Livelihood Mission 20.14 There is a budget
(NULM) provision of `43.21 crore in General
20.13 The main objective of Plan, Non Plan and in SCSP component
NULM is to reduce poverty among the for sewerage schemes and
urban poor through the promotion of maintenance of sewerage schemes
diversified and gainful self employment during the financial year 2018-19. A
and skill wage employment sum of ` 38.52 crore share stand
opportunities, resulting in an appreciable released so far. Since, this scheme is
improvement in their livelihood on a being executed by the I&PH
sustainable basis, through building Department.
strong grass roots level institutions of
the poor. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and
Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
This scheme has following 20.15 Shimla and Kullu have
main components:- been included under this Mission, during
i) Employment through skill training the financial year 2017-18 funds
and placement. amounting to `22.98 crore were
ii) Social Mobilisation and Institution released under this scheme. During the
Development. current financial year 2018-19 there is a
iii) Capacity Building and Training. budget provision of `55.00 crore under
iv) Self Employment Programme. this scheme.
v) Shelter for urban homeless.
vi) Support to Urban Street Vendors. Smart City Mission (SCM)
vii) Innovative and special Projects. 20.16 The Smart City Mission
has been launched in June, 2015.
For the financial year Municipal Corporation Dharamshala has
2018-19, there is budget provision of been approved by Government of India
`1.67 crore as centre and State Share under the mission with a project cost of
for the implementation of this scheme `2,109.69 crore. Special Purpose
and funds amounting to `2.34 crore Vehicle (SPV) for Dharamshala Smart
stands already released under this City Ltd. has been registered under
scheme during the current financial year company Act, 2013. During the financial
additionalitey provided by the govt. year 2017-18 Municipal Corporation,
under this scheme 240 Self Help Shimla has also been selected under
Groups (SHGs) have been formed. 739 Smart City Mission by Government of
beneficiaries were provided skill training India with a project cost of `2,905.97
under this scheme and 116 candidates crore. The Government of Himachal
have been provided placement. 244 Pradesh has notified the SPV for the
individuals, 1 group and 59 SHGs were same. During the current financial year
provided loan assistance on subsidised 2018-19, there is a budget provision
interest for setting up their micro `110 crore as Centre and state under
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this scheme. `36.00 crore stands crore as Centre and State share
released so far under this scheme. for the implementation of this
scheme. Funds amounting to
Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) `2.99 crore has been released
20.17 Swachh Bharat Mission under this scheme.
(Urban) is a Flagship Programme of
Government of India and being Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna Housing
implemented in all statutory towns by for all (Urban)
Ministry of Housing Affairs, Government 20.18 A new mission “Housing
of India. The main aim of Swachh for all” (Urban) has been launched by
Bharat Mission is to make cities/towns the Government of India to be effective
open defecation free and provide a from 17.06.2015 to 31.03.2022. The aim
healthy and liveable environment to all. of this scheme is to provide houses for
Following actions/ progress has been slum dwellers under in-situ slum
made under the Missions:- rehabilitation component providing
● Funds disbursed to ULBs for affordable houses for low income group
construction of individual (LIG) and middle income group (MIG)
household toilets and through credit linked subsidy component
Community/ Public Toilets for providing houses for economic weaker
providing adequate toilet facilities section through public private
in the towns. Till date more than partnership component and Govt. is also
2200 individual toilets for the providing funds for construction of
households not having toilet beneficiary houses through subsidy for
facilities have been constructed beneficiary-led individual house
under the mission and 265 component. For the financial year 2018-
communities and 1081 public 19, there is a budget provision of `50.00
toilet seats have been installed crore as Centre and State share for the
newly or renovated. implementation of this scheme out of
● Underground waste bins project which `21.87 crore as stands released
is being undertaken in 3 cities and balance funds will be released
namely Dharamshala, Poanta during this financial year.
Sahib and Sundernagar on the
pilot basis. Underground waste Lal Bahadur Shastri Kamgar Avam
bins have been installed and Shahari Ajivika Yojna (LAKSHAY)
completed in Dharamshala, and 20.19 Under this scheme, an
Sundernagar and in Poanta amount of `1.50 crore has been
Sahib the work is under progress. provided in the budget during the
● Various IEC activities being financial year 2018-19 for providing
conducted regularly in the State wage employment in newly created
for awareness of general public. Nagar Panchayats and newly merged
Awareness through Swachhta areas (Wards) of Municipal councils/
Pakhwara, hoardings/banners, Municipal corporation in the Pradesh,
nukkad nataks, print and out of which an amount of `1.10 crore
electronic media, rallies etc .For stands released so far to Municipal
the financial year 2018-19, there corporation, Dharamshala and Municipal
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Panchayats-Tahliwal, Jawali and Atal Shresth Shahr Yojana:-
Baijnath-Paprola. 20.23 The State Govt. has
introduced” Atal Shresth Shahr Yojana:-
14th Finance Commission Grant:- 2018 (ASSY) the scheme aims to
20.20 The 14th Finance reward and incentivize performing urban
Commission has recommended two Local Bodies on the indicators of
type of grants namely basic grant to be sanitations /cleanliness and providing
released unconditionally and best public service to the citizens and
performance grant subject to fulfillment other people. The best performing
of certain conditions as laid down in the Urban Local Body be felicitated with Atal
14th Finance Commission. There is Shresth Shahar Pureskar by the Govt.
budget provision of `46.01 crore during of Himachal Pradesh on 25th December
the current financial year.1st installment of every year on the birth Anniversary of
of Basic grant to the tune of `17.92 Late Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former
crore has been released to the ULBs, Prime Minister of India. The best
whereas performance grant is yet to be Municipal Council will be incentivize with
released by the Government of India. a price of `1.00 crore and Nagar
Panchayat with a Price of `0.75 crore.
Construction of Parkings:- All Urban Local Bodies except Municipal
20.21 To solve the parking Corporation are eligible to participate.
problems in the urban areas of the
Pradesh an amount of `10.00 crore has TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING:
been provided in the budget during the 20.24 To ensure functional,
financial year 2018-19, out of which economical, sustainable and aesthetical
`3.25 crore stands released to 3 Urban living environment through planned,
Local Bodies so far for the construction equitable and regulated development,
of parkings.The funds under this ensuring balanced use of scarce land
scheme are released in the ratio of resources, in view of demographic and
50:50. (i.e. 50% is provided by the Govt. socio-economic factors, preservation of
and 50% by the concerned ULBs). environment, heritage and rational use
of precious land resources by their
sustainable development through
Development of Parks:- community participation, the Himachal
20.22 For construction of parks Pradesh Town and Country Planning
in Urban Local Bodies in phased Act, 1977 has been enforced in 55
manner, a sum of `10.00 crore has Planning Areas (1.60 percent of the total
been provided in the budget during the geographical area of the State) and 35
financial year 2018-19, out of which Special Area (2.06 percent of the total
`35.00 lakh stands released to 1 Urban geographical area of the State).
Local Body so far for the development of 1. Existing Land Use Maps/ Registers
parks. The funds under this scheme are prepared for Dhaulakuan-Majra and
released in the ratio of 60:40 (i.e.)60% is Amb-Gagret Planning Area.
provided by the Govt. and 40% by the 2. Development Plans for Naggar,
concerned (ULBs). Reckong Peo, Hatkoti and
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 prepared and sent to the Government of India. GIS-based
Government for approval. Existing Land Use Map work is
3. The State Govt. has constituted under progress.
remaining 20 left out Urban Local 8. In order to publicize the Act, Rules
Bodies namely Shri Naina Devi Ji, and regulations of the Department,
Santokhgarh, Kangra, Nurpur , a Publicity Cell has been constituted
Nagrota, Kotkhai, Sunni, Jubbal, in the Directorate.
Arki, Rajgarh, Daulatpur, Tahliwal, 9. The State Govt. has approved the
Dehra, Jawalamukhi, Jawali, Guidelines for enforcing Town and
Chowari, Sarkaghat ,Rewalsar, Country Planning Act, 1977 and
Karsog and Banjar as Planning rules framed there under on
Areas under the Himachal Pradesh 09.07.2018 and District Level Co-
Town and Country Planning Act, ordination Committees have been
1977. constituted in all the Districts under
4. Directory of Registered Private the Chairmanship of respective
Professionals has been prepared Deputy Commissioner to tackle the
and uploaded on the Departmental problem of un-authorized
website. construction in the State.
5. The State Government has omitted 10. Internship Policy for imparting
Chapters IX-A and IX-B of the training to the students pursuing
Himachal Pradesh Town and B. Tech. and M. Tech. course in the
Country Planning Act, 1977 and fields of Urban and Regional
now the RERA Act, and Rules are Planning approved by the Govt.
fully applicable in the State.
6. The work for preparation of GIS- 20.25 The projects that are
based Development Plans for proposed to be targeted for the next
Shimla and Kullu Planning Areas Financial Year 2019-20 which includes
under AMRUT Scheme is under constitution of Planning Areas, Special
progress. This will ensure Areas, preparation of Existing Land
comprehensive planning for the Use Maps, Development Plans and
development of these Areas Regional Plans are as under:-
7. Aut and Hinner Planning Areas and (i) Preparation of Regional Plans for
Sangla-Kamru Special Area have Solan and Lahaul & Spiti.
been brought under the provisions (ii) Preparation of Development Plans
of the Himachal Pradesh Town and for Jogindernagar, Ner-Chowk,
Country Planning Act, 1977 as per Sujanpur, Chintpurni, Bhota,
the requirements under Dr. Shyama Dhaulakuan-Majra, Bharmour and
Prasad Mukherjee RURBAN Chail.
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21.1 At present there are 12 Panchayats. Gram Panchayats have
Zila Parishads, 78 Panchayat Samities been empowered to collect the land
and 3,226 Gram Panchayats revenue from the land owners/ right
constituted in this State. After the holders and Gram Panchayats will use
enactment of 73rd amendment in the the collected land revenue at their own
Constitution, the present is the fifth level. Gram Panchayats have been
term of the Panchayats. As per the authorized to impose various taxes, fees
provisions of the constitution of India and fines and also to borrow money/
the Panchayati Raj Institutions have raise loans for creation of income
been assigned certain powers, generating assets. Before grant of any
functions and responsibilities from time lease for mining of minerals, a resolution
to time either by making provisions from the concerned Panchayat has
under the Himachal Pradesh been made compulsory. Panchayats
Panchayati Raj Act or rules made there have been empowered to prepare plans.
under or through executive instructions. Gram Panchayats have been also
Gram Sabhas have been vested with authorized to grant permission for
powers to select beneficiaries under erection of mobile communication
various programmes. Gram Sabhas towers and to levy fee. Gram
have been empowered to approve Panchayats have also been empowered
plans, programmes and budget to hear and decide the application for
prepared by Gram Panchayat, they are maintenance under section 125 of the
also authorized for issuance of Cr.P.C.1973 and can grant a
utilization certificate of funds spent on maintenance allowance not exceeding
the implementation of plans, projects `500 per month. Cess of `1.00 per
and programmes of Gram Panchayat. bottle of liquor sold in the rural area will
The Gram Panchayats have been be collected and transferred to the Gram
made the appointing authority in Panchayat for utilization in the
respect of Tailoring Teacher, developmental activities.
Panchayat Chowkidar and Part-time
Water Carriers in Primary schools and 21.3 It has been made
Jal Rakshak. Zila Parishads are mandatory that village level
authorized to appoint Assistant functionaries of Agriculture, Animal
Engineers, Personal Assistants, and Husbandry, Primary Education, Forest,
Junior Engineers. The services of Health and Family Welfare, Horticulture,
regular Junior Accountant has been Irrigation and Public Health, Revenue
placed under the Zila Parishad cadre. and Welfare Departments shall attend
The existing Panchayat Sahayaks has the meetings of the Gram Sabha in
been designated as Panchayat whose jurisdiction they are posted and if
Secretary (Contract) by abolishing the such village level functionaries fail to
post of Panchayat Sahayak. attend the meetings, Gram Sabha shall
report the matter to their controlling
21.2 The ownership and officer through the Gram Panchayat who
maintenance of primary school buildings shall take disciplinary action against
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from the date of receipt of the report and this commission `1,628.82 crore
shall intimate the action taken on such has been allocated as basic grant
report to the Gram Sabha through the and `180.98 crore as
Gram Panchayat. performance grant for the State
of Himachal Pradesh.
21.4 The other major provisions v) The rates of monthly
relating to Panchayati Raj are as under:- remuneration of the Employees
i) The State Government is working on contract/ Regular
providing honorarium of the basis in the Panchayat are as:-
elected representatives of Panchayat Secretary
Panchayati Raj Institutions. The (contractual) `9,710 and Junior
rate of monthly honorarium to Accountant (contractual) `9,710
Chairman and Vice-Chairman of (regular) 5,910-20,200 + 1,900,
the Zila Parishad is `11,000 and Junior Engineer (contractual)
`7,500, Chairman, and Vice- `17,900 (regular) `10,300-
Chairman of Panchayat Samiti is 34,800+3,800, Junior Scale
`6,500 and `4,500, Pradhan and Stenographer (regular) `5,910-
Up-Pradhan of Gram Panchayat 20,200 + 2,800, Assistant
is `4,000 and `2,500 Engineer (regular) `15,660-
respectively. In addition, to this 39,100+5,400, Data Entry
member of Zila Parishad `4,500, Operator (ZP) (contractual)
member of Panchayat Samiti is `9,710 (regular) `5,910 –
`4,000 and Members of Gram 20,200+ 1,900, Peon-cum-
Panchayats `240 as sitting fee Chowkidar (ZP) (contractual)
subject to the maximum for two `8,200, (regular) `4,900 –
sittings in a month. 10,680+ 1,650, Tailoring Teacher
ii) The Government is providing (contractual) `6,300 Panchayat
grant-in-aid to PRIs for meeting Chowkidar (contractual) `4,000
the expenditure on Travelling and Water Guard (contractual)
Daily Allowances of the elected `2,100. Under Mission Mode
representative of PRIs while they Project (e-Panchayat Project)
are on official tour. of the Government of India, 12
iii) The State Government has core software applications have
provided facility of staying in been rolled out in the PRIs. The
Government rest houses while training to the officials of the
they are on official tour to the Panchayats/ Departments on
office bearers of Zila Parishad these applications has been
and Panchayat Samities. organized in the Panchayati Raj
iv) The recommendation of 14th FC Training Institute, Mashobra. The
started from the year 2015-16 Panchayati Raj Institutions have
and will be applicable upto the already started using these
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 22. INFORMATION AND SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

Information and Technology  2,095 Government Offices across the

State are connected through
HIMSWAN network.
HIMSWAN
22.1 Under National e-  M/s Orange Business Services is
Governance Plan (NeGP), Department appointed as HIMSWAN Operator. M/s
of Information Technology, Himachal E&Y is appointed as HIMSWAN Third
Pradesh (DITHP) created secure Party Auditor (TPA) for a period of 5
network called HIMSWAN (Himachal years for monitoring the Service Levels
State Wide Area Network). The of HIMSWAN Operator.
HIMSWAN provides secured network  HIMSWAN alternate Band Width
connectivity to all the State Government Providers M/s Bharti Airtel Ltd.
Departments till block level and provide
various efficient electronic delivery of Himachal Pradesh State Data Centre
G2G (Government to Government), (HPSDC)
G2C (Government to Citizens) and G2B 22.2 Under National e-
(Government to Business) services. The Governance Plan (NeGP), Department
Ministry of Electronics and Information of Information Technology, (DIT) has
Technology (MeitY), Government of commissioned the Himachal Pradesh
India funded this project for initial period State Data Centre (HPSDC) to host IT
of six years. HIMSWAN was set-up on applications of various Government
05.02.2008 and thus Department of Departments for the benefits of citizens,
Electronics and Information Technology to provide efficient electronic delivery of
DeitY, Government of India funding G2C (Government to Citizens), G2G
period got over in the year 2014. Now (Government to Government) and G2B
the State Government bearing the cost (Government to Business) services and
of operation and maintenance of this to create common infrastructure for
project. State Government Offices which include
(Computing devices-servers in shared
HIMSWAN project is mode, storage, network devices,
presently on single-tier architecture with electrical, air conditioning, network
technologies like MPLS (Multi Protocol connectivity, UPS, Rack etc.),
Label Switching)/ VPNoBB (Virtual installation and integration of IT
Private Network Over Broadband) infrastructure (servers, telecom
considering the growing demand for equipment, integrated portal/
bandwidth due to video conferencing departmental information system,
used in offices, the HIMSWAN is being Enterprise and network management
revamped to three-tier architecture system, security,firewalls/ IDS,
using state-of-art technologies with networking components etc.), software
stringent SLA’s Network downtime, and data bases. Ministry of Electronics
voice, data and video services. The and Information Technology (MeitY),
following achievements have been Government of India is supporting the
made during the year:- cost of establishment, operation
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 Centre for a period of five years on implementing e-District Project and
80:20 basis. The following delivery of these services would also be
achievements have been made during made available at LMKs. The following
the year:- achievements have been made during
 H.P.S.D.C. is in operation since the year:-
26.05.2016.
 M/s Orange Business Services is Presently 4,793 CSCIDs have
the agency for installation, been issued and 3,100 are active for
commissioning and maintenance CSCs in Himachal Pradesh. Providing
of HPSDC for the period of 5 195 B2C/ G2C services such.
years and has started the work 1 Electricity Bill Collection
from 26.05.2014. 2 IPH Water Bill Collection
 No. of Apps hosted 105 3 HRTC Ticket Booking
Applications in production 4 Revenue – Jamabandi
environment (Additional 39 5 Farmer Centric Services
applications in Staging Server 6 MC Shimla Bills (Water, Property)
Area) 7 HP PSC and HP SSC
 Cloud enablement of SDC 8 Agricultural Services
applications went live on 9 Health Care Services
01.09.2016. 10 Under PMGDISHA Scheme107870
 M/s E&Y is the Third Party student registered 1,05,409 trained
Auditor (TPA) appointed for & 45,436 Certified till December,
period of 5 Years for monitoring 2018.
the Service Levels being adhered
to by HPSDC Operator. Capacity Building under NeGP
 HPSDC implemented with 22.4 Under the Capacity
compliance such as ISO 27001, Building scheme of Government of
ISO 20000 and CERT-IN Security India, there are different components
Standards. like training of Government employees,
 Letter of intent issued to cloud sourcing of technical and professional
service provider (CSP) M/s Nxtra manpower for assisting the State
Data Ltd. for HPSDC-Data Government in the implementation of
Research Site. various e-Governance Projects. The
following achievements have been
Setting up of Lok Mitra Kendra made during the year :-
22.3 The scheme aims to 1. 2nd and 4th Monday of every
establish LMK’s (CSC) at Gram Month are fixed for imparting
Panchayat level in the State and to act training to the user departments
as front end delivery points for at DIT on e-Procuremnet and e-
Government, Private and Social Sector Office application.
Services to rural citizens at their door 2. Under SeMT, 4 Technical
steps, in an integrated manner using resources have been deployed
Information and Communication through NeGD.
Technology (ICT) as tools. The LMKs 3. Under PMGDISHA training
are acting as front end delivery points provided to 1,05,409 Students.
for delivery of G2C services to the 4. Digital Locker Workshop
citizen of the State at Gram Panchayat conducted at State Level about
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 more departments from the activities within Advocate
State. General office are being covered
out through the software.
Revenue Court Case Monitoring 2. All Government Departments are
System (RCMS) using LMS for viewing the daily
22.5 Revenue Court Case status of their cases.
Monitoring System has been developed 3. All the communication to be sent
by the Department of Information to concerned department(s) are
Technology for the use of Revenue being generated through this
Courts at Division, District, S.D.M.and software.
Tehsil level. System captures the
routine proceedings of revenue courts, Following features have been
interim orders and Judgments. The incorporated in LMS software:
details of the revenue cases are  Sending intimation to ADs/ HoDs/
available online for the general public. Nodal Officers of the concerned
The citizens can access the status of Department via e-mail, SMS.
their cases online, see cause list and  Automatic generation of letters
download interim orders/ judgments. while entering the case details of
The following achievements have been concerned department.
made during the year:-  Deletion/ transfer of cases option
1. RCMS project got national level has been incorporated in the
CSI-Nihilent e-Governance software.
Awards for year 2014 for  Cases List is also being
recognizing e-Government generated online, out of which
Initiatives in India. total cases: 40,762 and 407 are
2. 280 Revenue Courts are using approved.
RCMS software.
3. 78,934 court cases have been Unique ID (Aadhaar)
entered in the RCMS and out of 22.7 Aadhaar program started
which 39,923 cases are decided. in Himachal Pradesh in December, 2010
and since then the State Government
Litigation Monitoring System has maintained a leading position in
22.6 Monitoring of court cases terms of Aadhaar generation.There are
at department level is a big challenge. 73,14,691 residents in the State
Department of Information Technology (projected population 2018). 77,57,779
has got developed a generic software UIDs (106.06%) have been generated in
for monitoring of court cases at the the State.
department level. Using this software,
Secretaries/HoDs can easily monitor the Use of Aadhaar:
status of the court cases with regard to 1. Aadhaar seeding in PDS database
pending cases, timely reply filling, is 90.56 percent, MGNREGA is
present status, personal presence 97.39 percent, Education is 99.90
required etc. The following percent, NSAP is 84.04 percent,
achievements have been made during LPG is 93 percent, Election is 71.71
the year:- percent and EPF is 35.32 percent.
1. The Advocate General office is
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2. Under Direct Benefit Transfer 11. Office of Superintendent of
scheme `3,222.09 crore till Police, Bilaspur
December 2018 has been 12. Deputy Commissioner Office,
successfully transferred into Mandi.
beneficiaries Aadhaar enabled bank 13. Deputy Commissioner Office,
accounts under 50 schemes Kangra
3. Himachal is a first state to start DBT 14. Capital Treasury, Shimla,
in MGNREGA. 15. District Treasury, Solan,
4. Aadhaar based Biometric 16. District Treasury, Shimla,
Attendance system is operational in 17. Department of Food, Civil Supplies
TCP Department, Department of and Consumer Affairs,
Information Technology, Women 18. Department of Ayurveda,
Child Development, Directorate of 19. Office of Superintendent of Police,
Prison, Fisheries Department and Sirmaur
ITIs. 20. Directorate of Home Guard Civil
Defence & Fire Services,
e-Office 21. Secretariat Administration
22.8 e-Office is a product that is Department
aimed at file Movement automation in 22. Department of Personnel-II, III
Government offices making the process 23. Election Department (HQ),
more efficient, effective and transparent 24. Department of Environment
for inter-government intra-government Science & Technology,
transaction. e-Office has been deployed 25. Deputy Commissioner Office,
in different departments as under: Hamirpur.
 No. of departments maped in e-
Office – 25. e-Peshi Video Conferencing Facility in
 No. of users maped in e- District Courts, Jails and other
Office – 1,066. Government Departments of Himachal
List of departments using e-Office: Pradesh
1. Department of Information 22.9 The facility would eliminate
Technology the need for taking prisoners to courts and
2. Police Head-Quarter will facilitate faster delivery of justice. The
3. Armed Police and Training following achievements have been made
Headquarter during the year:-
4. HP Police Communication &  M/s Bharti Airtel is the
Technical Services, implementing agency to supply and
5. Office of Superintendent of install the VC equipment in the
Police, Mandi State and maintain the same for
6. Himachal Pradesh High Court, period of 5 years from the date of
Shimla commissioning of the project.
7. Directorate of Treasuries  M/s Bharti Airtel has been given
accounts & Lotteries, Shimla, order to supply and install 63 VC
8. Deputy Commissioner Office, facilities and all 63 VC facilities has
Sirmaur been delivered and commissioned
9. Printing & Stationery Department successfully.
10. Himachal Pradesh Irrigation &  7 Courts and 13 Jails have been
Public Health (Circle Office), provided VC facility under this
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 DIT, HPPCL, Panchayati Raj, DG Procurement and tendering more
Prisons, HPSFL and Health efficient. The e-Procurement System of
department are covered by VC Himachal Pradesh enables the
facility. Tenderers to download the Tender
Schedule free of cost and then submit
e- District the bids online through this portal.
22.10 e–District Project is a
Mission Mode Project (MMP), that aims The Objectives of the
to provide integrated citizen centric system are: Minimize Procurement
services. It envisages integrated and Costs, Maximize Procurement
seamless delivery of citizen services by Efficiency, Competitive and Uniform
district administration through Rates across State, and Transparency
automation of work flow, backend in official procedure, No manipulation
computerization, and data digitization possible, Time Saving and No Pooling
across participating departments. It of Tenders.
further aims to integrate multiple  48 Departments/ Corporations are
applications, faster processing of public using this Software such as PWD,
cases/ appeals/ grievances, DIT, I&PH, MC Shimla etc.
dissemination of information as per Various Corporations such as
public requirement and redesign the HRTC, HPMC, HPSEDC, etc.
processes for the core services to be  Project Management Unit has
delivered through the Common Service been setup to include more and
Centers. Following activities have been more deptts.
completed under this project:  World Bank is funding this project
1. 52 e-Services under e-district for a period of five years and
launched in all 12 Districts. disbursement is linked with
2. e-district managers and DeGS targets:
formed in all 12 districts. a. Digital Library of India to be
3. M/s IL&FS Technologies Ltd. is achieved for current Financial
working as SI (System Integrator) Year is `3,173.30 crore.
for State Wide roll-out of e- b. A total of 3410 no. of tenders
District MMP. have been Awarded (AOC
• Hardware Delivery at all Completed) during financial
departmental locations for all 12 year 2018-19 that are worth
districts. ` 2,190.46 crore.
• Integration of e-District
application with UIDAI (Aadhaar),  Finance Department to issue
SMS Gateway, Payment notification for reduction in
Gateway, Land Record, E- tender value limit of `5.00 lakh
Pariwar, BPL, CRS, Public w.e.f. 1.04.2018 to use online
Service Gurantee Act (PSG) are portal for all procurement in a
completed. passed manner.
4. Additional 13 G2C services of
various Departments given to SI  Online payment gate has been
for development under e-District successfully integrated with e-
Project Procurement portal to provide an
e-Procurement: easy and convenient online mode
22.11 This is a Web based to bidders for making EMD and
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