Himachal Pradesh is a mountain state located in northern India. It has an extreme landscape characterized by several peaks and extensive river systems. The state's economy relies heavily on agriculture, horticulture, hydropower, and tourism. Some key crops include wheat, rice, fruits like apples, and cash crops suited to the climate. The culture is defined by traditions like folk music featuring drums, dances reflecting local festivals, and colorful handicrafts and clothing. The people largely live in rural areas and engage in farming, with over 90% being Hindu. Tourism, focused around natural beauty, adventure, and pilgrimage sites, is an important industry.

1. HIMACHAL PRADESH
Submitted by
AKSAMOL S R

2. INTRODUCTION
• Himachal Pradesh is a state in the northern part of India.
• Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the
eleven mountain states.
• It is characterized by an extreme landscape with several
peaks and extensive river systems.
• The state shares a border to the east with the Tibet
Autonomous Region in China.

3. HISTORY
• Himachal Pradesh was established in 1948 as a Chief
Commissioner's Province within the Union of India.
• The province comprised the hill districts around Shimla and
southern hill areas of the Punjab region.
• Himachal became a part C state on 26 January 1950 .
• Himachal Pradesh became a Union Territory on 1
November 1956.

4. WEALTH
• Himachal is one of those states in India which was
transformed from backward part of the country to one of
the most advanced states.
• At present Himachal ranks fourth in respect of per capita
income among the states of the Indian Union.
• Himachal education system is well established, its
agriculture is enough for its self-sufficiency.

5. WEALTH (CONT….)
• Its road connectivity system has emerged as the best in the
mountainous areas in India.
• The infrastructure for its industrial development are well
laid out.
• Its rich forest resources being augmented and above all.
• It has already become the ideal in respect of development
for the hill areas of the country.

6. TOURISM
• Tourism in Himachal Pradesh has been given high priority
by the government of Himachal Pradesh in recent years.
• Renowned for its striking natural beauty, Himachal Pradesh
tourism attracts millions of tourists - both domestic and
international.
• Adventure tourism and pilgrimage tourism are already
important aspects of Himachal Pradesh tourism.

7. TOURISM(CONT….)
kullu Manali
Shimla Dharmashala

8. COSTUMES
• The traditional dress of the Himachali people also reflects
their culture
• They like their ethnic dressing and dress in traditional
costumes as they safeguard and honour their diversity
• The dressing also makes even the climatic conditions of the
harsh winters.
• The vibrant and colorful handloom fabric is now the
culture identity of the state.

9. COSTUMES (CONT…)
Traditional dresses of Himachal pradesh

10. DANCE
• The traditional dances of Himachal Pradesh are varied and
complicated.
• These dances are a vital part of tribal life.
• It reflects the culture and the tradition of Himachal.
• Hardly any festivity there is celebrated without dancing.
• Dance forms such as Nati are performed all over the
region.

11. DANCE(CONT….)
Folk dances of himachal pradesh

12. MUSIC
• Includes kinds of folk songs , many of which are sung
without accompaniment.
• Himachal Pradesh folk music features a wide variety of
drums,including dammama, damanght, gajju, doru, dhauns
a, nagara, dholku, nagarth, tamaka, dafale, dhol, dolki and h
udak.
• The most famous song of Himachal is the Samskara song.

13. MUSIC (CONT….)
Folk music with instruments

14. CULTURE
• Himachal pradesh was one of the few states that had
remained largely untouched by external customs.
• Himachal Pradesh is a multireligional, multicultural as well
as multilingual state .
• Some of the most commonly spoken languages are Hindi
and the various Pahari languages.
• Himachal is well known for its handicrafts.

15. CULTURE (CONT…)
• Local music and dance reflects the cultural identity of the
state.
• Through their dance and music, they entreat their gods
during local festivals and other special occasions.
• There are other fairs and festivals, including the temple
fairs in nearly every region that are of great significance to
Himachal Pradesh.

16. LIFE STYLE
• The people of Himachal Pradesh live a simple life where
most of them are engaged in agricultural activities.
• More than 90% of the population of the state are Hindus
• Chained by their own vedic beliefs, the natives appear to
have remained secluded from the modern trends
• Most of the farmers work in daily wages to earn money.

17. LIFE STYLE (CONT…)
• The state consist of different races, communities and
religions of people but still they are connected with a
special bond with each other.
• Many ethnic groups also have their hometown in Himachal
Pradesh.
• The carpets, leather works, shawls, paintings, metalware,
woodwork and paintings are major handicrafts.

18. CULTIVATIONS
• Himachal Pradesh agriculture is a very crucial part of the
state's economy.
• The entire population of the state more or less depends
directly upon the agriculture of Himachal Pradesh
• The chief food crops cultivated in Himachal Pradesh
agriculture include wheat, maize, rice, barley, seed-potato,
ginger, vegetables, vegetable seeds, mushrooms, chicory
seeds, hops, olives, and fig.

19. CULTIVATIONS(CONT….)
• Himachal Pradesh is also known as the 'Apple State of
India' for its large-scale production of fruits.
• The main cereals cultivated in Himachal Pradesh agriculture
are wheat, maize, rice, and barley.
• The farmers focuses more upon generating the cash crops
for more revenue earning as it suits the agro-climactic
conditions in Himachal Pradesh.

20. CULTIVATIONS (CONT….)
Various cultivations in himachal pradesh

21. PERSONALITIES
CAPTAIN VIKRAM BETRA
• Born in in the Palampur region of Himachal,
• He is the brave army officer of our country
who showed his valour in the Kargil war,
1999.
• He was awarded the highest bravery award
of the nation, the Param Veer Chakra
posthumously.

22. PERSONALITIES(CONT….)
PRIETY ZINTA
• An indian film actress and
entrepreneur
• Born in in the Shimla district .
• Schooling from The Convent of
Jesus and Mary school,shimla.
• Graduated in another very famous
all girls college in Shimla, St. Bedes.

23. PERSONALITIES(CONT….)
ANUPAM KHER
• Rightly counted in the elite group of
actors of the Bollywood and a famous
theatre personality.
• Proved his unmatchable acting skills in
many movies and dramas.
• Born in shimla.

24. PERSONALITIES(CONT….)
MOHIT CHAUHAN
• Comes from the small town of Nahan in
Sirmaur district
• . Formerly famed as a pop singer.
• He has won many awards as a playback
singer and is loved for his melodious
voice.

25. CONCLUSION
• Himachal pradesh is situated in northern part of india
• One of the eleven mountain states
• 90% of the state's population lives in rural areas.
• Agriculture, horticulture, hydropower and tourism are
important constituents of the state's economy.
• spread across valleys with many perennial rivers flowing
through them

26. CONCLUSION (CONT…)
• Characterized by an extreme landscape featuring several
peaks and extensive river systems.
• Tourism in Himachal Pradesh is a major contributor to the
state's economy and growth.
• The state is also referred to as "Dev Bhoomi" .

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