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Himachal Pradesh

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 26-Sep-2024

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  • It is a northern state and a part of the Himalayan region.
  • Borders: Jammu and Kashmir to the north, Punjab to the west, Haryana and Uttarakhand to the south, and Tibet (China) to the east.
  • It is known as India's "Apple State," "Land of the snow-clad mountains" and “Mountain State”.
  • Shimla is the summer capital, while Dharamshala serves as the winter capital.
  • On 25th January 1971, it was granted full statehood, becoming the 18th state of India.
  • It has a unicameral system, meaning it has only one house, the Legislative Assembly.
  • It is composed of 68 members elected directly by the people of the state.
  • Chief Minister: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
  • Governor: Shiv Pratap Shukla
  • Fauna: Snow Leopard, Himalayan Brown Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Musk Deer, Bharal (Blue Sheep), Western Tragopan, Himalayan Monal, Lammergeier, Himalayan Griffon, Goral and Serow.
  • Flora: Sal, Shisham, Chir Pine, Bamboo, Ficus, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar), Kail (Blue Pine), Oak, Chestnut, Walnut, Birch, Juniper, Rhododendron, Aconitum, Dioscorea and Valeriana.
  • Major Rivers: Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej and Yamuna
  • Major Dams
    • Bhakra Dam
    • Pandoh Dam
    • Nathpa Jhakri Dam
    • Chamera Dam
    • Kol Dam
    • Maharana Pratap Sagar (Pong Dam)
    • Sawra Kuddu Dam
    • Bassi Dam
    • Largi Dam
  • It is known as the ‘Power State of India’ for its contribution to the national power grid through hydroelectric projects.
  • National Parks
    • Great Himalayan National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Pin Valley National Park
    • Inderkilla National Park
    • Khirganga National Park
    • Simbalbara (Col. Sher Jung) National Park
  • Wildlife Sanctuaries
    • Chandratal Wildlife Sanctuary (Ramsar Site)
    • Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Kais Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Kalatop-Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Lippa Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary (Ramsar Site)
    • Rakchham Chitkul (Sangla Valley) Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary (Ramsar Site)
    • Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary