Himachal Pradesh is a northern Indian state located in the Himalayas. It has an area of 55,673 square kilometers and shares borders with several other states. Himachal Pradesh has experienced rapid economic transformation and now has the fourth highest per capita income in India. The state relies heavily on agriculture, tourism, and hydroelectric power.

2. GEOGRAPHIC A total area under forest is about 21,325 sq. km i.e. about 38.% Himachal Pradesh are rich in vascular flora, which forms the conspicuous vegetation cover Himachal Pradesh is divided into three distinct regions, the Shivalik or outer Himalayas, middle Himalayas or inner Himalayas, and greater Himalayas or the alpine zone. Majority areas in the state come under seismic zone IV and V which is a very High Damage Risk Zone These rivers are perennial and are fed by snow and rainfall

10. Government efforts Efforts are being made by the government to avail irrigation facilities in most of the areas The Government of Himachal is doing its best to help the farmers by providing cheap credit, organization of marketing facilities provide facilities to entrepreneurs Single Window Clearance Agencies are functioning Parwanoo and Baddi in Solan The state government is gearing up to make Himachal Pradesh as the flower basket of the world.