After our independence Bilaspur region was merged with Himachal Pradesh & eventually Himachal became union territory in 1956, later Himachal Pradesh was emerged as eighteenth state of Indian Union in 1971
Key facts
Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh
High in HDI index and occupies 8th place among all territories
Shigri glacier in Himachal is the largest in Asia
Great Himalayan National Park is is UNESCO world heritage site
Chail Cricket Ground built in 1891 is the highest cricket ground in the world
It is the first smoke-free state in India
Second largest producer of fruits, it is also called as Fruit bowl of India
Himachal is known for several folk dances include Kayang, Rakshasa, Bakayang, Nati, Jhanjhar and Jhoor
Tashigang village in Himachal is the world's highest electoral polling station
Major concerns
Flora and Fauna were highly affected by global climate change
Tourism inflow & increased traffic in almost all towns due to same road capacity
Some districts like Lahaul & Spiti are isolated during winter season
Prone to disasters like landslides, cloud bursts, flash floods and snow avalanches
Emerging water crisis caused by climate change
Measures can be taken
Rain water gathering, Judicious use of water, building multiple water storage tanks, prevention of contamination of water bodies and ground water help to manage water crisis
Conserving energy, switching to green power provider, reduction in consumption of meat & dairy products help to deal with global climate change & its impact with other parts of the world
Bringing multimodal transport system helps to reduce the tourism traffic and increase the tourism revenue
Providing well connected meteorological support in all regions and improving water drainage system will help to deal with cloud bursts and flash floods.
Whatever level you reach, getting better never stops - Sachin Tendulkar
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