SSA - Himachal Pradesh Distt. Una Prospective Plan & Budget (2002-03 to 2010-11)

Abstract

From State Profile: Himachal Pradesh comprising the North Western Himalyas is situated in the North West comer of India. It is surrounded by Jammu and Kashmir in the North, Uttranchal in the South East, Haryana in the South and Punjab in the West. In the East it forms India's boimdary with Tibet. It is located between 30'' - 22" and 30‘’ -12' north latitude and between 75° -47' and 79°-4' east longitude. The state is entirely mountainous with attitudes ranging from 460 to 6600 metres above sea level. It has a deeply dissected topography, a complex geological structure and a rich temperate flora and faunna. Himachal Pradesh is drained by a number of rivers, the most important of which are Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlaj and Yamuna. All these rivers are show fed and hence perennial. The natural reservoirs and large drops available in the river courses provide immense potential for hydel power generation at low cost. The State is also well known for its horticulture and tourism potentials.