Himachal Pradesh Development Report

Planning Commission

Message from Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission

 

Preamble from Member, Planning Commission

 

Message from Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh

 

List of Tables and Figures

 

Executive Summary

 

 

 

 

         
1. Himachal Pradesh: A Profile

    Himachal Pradesh in the National Context

 

    Evolution of the State

 

    Physical Setting

 

    Economic Development

 

    Regional Disparities

 

    Conclusion

 

 

 

 

 

         

2. Natural Resources

    Physiographic Zones

 

    Drainage Network

 

    Soil Types

 

    Land Resources

 

   Water Resources

 

    Mineral Resources

 

    Recommendations

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Natural Disaster Management

    Earthquakes

 

    Landslides

 

    Flash Floods and Cloud Bursts

 

    Avalanches

 

    Soil Erosion

 

    Forest Fires

 

    Recommendations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

4. Forestry

    Introduction

 

    Relevance of Forests

 

    Status of Forests in Himachal
    Pradesh

 

    Natural Regeneration and
    Afforestation

 

    Forest Produce

 

    Natural Hazards

 

    Revenue and Expenditure

 

    Joint Forest Management

 

    Wildlife

 

    Suggestions and Recommendations

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
5. Population

    Introduction

 

    Population Change

 

    Fertility Transition

 

    Mortality Change

 

    Contraceptive Use

    Sex Ratios, Sex Preference,
    and Sex Selective Abortions

 

    Demographic Ageing
    Civil Registration

 

    Demographic Challenges and
    Opportunities: Perspectives For Future

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
6. Fiscal and Financial Management

    Macro Economic Glimpse of
    Himachal Pradesh

 

    Financial Position of Himachal Pradesh

 

    Planning and Tenth Five Year Plan

 

    Hydro Power Potential as a Resource

 

    Public Sector Reforms in Himachal Pradesh

 

    Measures for Stabilising the Financial
    Position of Himachal Pradesh

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Education

    Literacy

 

    School and Higher Education

 

    Technical Education

 

    Achievements in Education

 

    Areas of Concern

 

    Recommendations

 

    Conclusion

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

    
8. Health

    Introduction

 

    Resource Allocation and
    Expenditure

 

    Health Services in Himachal
    Pradesh

 

    Morbidity Patterns In Himachal
    Pradesh

 

    Health-Seeking Behaviour/Utilisation of
    Health Care Services

 

    Cost of Treatment

 

    Vision and Strategies for the Future

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
9. Nutrition

    Government Initiatives

 

    Nutrition Planning in Himachal
    Pradesh

 

    Assessing Nutritional Status: Children,
   Adolescents, Adults, Women and the Elderly

 

    Food Consumption Patterns in
    Himachal Pradesh

 

    Micronutrient Deficiencies

 

    Glimpses from the Field

 

    Strategy for Nutrition-energized Growth

 

    Conclusions

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
10. Gender Empowerment

      Introduction

 

     Conclusion

 

     Suggestions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
11. Agriculture

     Profile of Agriculture

 

     Irrigation

 

     Agricultural Inputs

 

    Developmental Potential,
    Prospects and Constraints

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
12. Livestock

      Distribution Pattern

 

      Produce

 

      Veterinary Facilities

 

      Major Thrust Areas

 

      Some Imperatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
13. Rural Development

      Rural Development and
      Panchayati Raj

 

      Some Other Socio-economic
      Factors

 

      Sub-plans for the Development
      of Scheduled Castes,

 

      Scheduled Tribes and Backward Areas
      Summary and Recommendations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
14. People's Participation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15. Public Distribution System

      Introduction

 

      Need and Importance of PDS in
      Himachal Pradesh

 

      PDS Schemes in Himachal Pradesh

 

      Status of FPS and Ration Cards

 

      Allocation, Lifting, Distribution
     and Diversion of Foodgrains

 

      Field Survey

 

      Findings/Observations

 

      Suggestions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
16. Industry

      The Industrial Sector Over
      the Years

 

      Overview of Industrial Policies
      and their Impact

 

      Industrial Support System

 

      Industrial Infrastructure

 

      Strategy For Industrial Development

 

      Recommendations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
17. Infrastructure

      Local Infrastructure

 

      Regional/National Infrastructure

 

      Current Scenario

 

      Himachal Pradesh Becomes Nationally
      Important in this Context

 

      Hydro Power Status in Himachal Pradesh

 

      Current Availability in Himachal Pradesh

 

      Proposed HPSEB Projects

 

      Central Sector

 

      IPP Sector

 

      Free Power as Royalty

 

      Demand Scenario

 

      Demand Forecast: 16th Electric
      Power Survey Report

 

      Financial Status of HPSEB

 

      Experience of State Governments in
      Power Reforms, and Lessons

 

      Attempt at Information Dissemination

 

      Building Support among Electricity
      Board Employees

 

      Reaching Out to Potential Opponents

 

      Soliciting Input on Draft Government
      Proposals

 

      Implementing Reforms and the
      Proposed Tariff Hike

 

      Status of Power Reforms in HP

 

      What is Wrong with HPSEB?

 

      Suggestions

 

      Proposed Model

 

      Current Status of Memorandum
      of Understanding

 

      Fluorescent Lighting

 

      Energy Saving Equipment

 

      Village Broad-band Connectivity
      through HPSEB

 

      Roads

 

      Status of Projects under PMGSY

 

     Areas of Concern

 

     Central Road Fund

 

     National Highways in
     Himachal Pradesh

 

     Inadequacies in Road Network

 

     Poor Village Connection

 

     Poor Road Quality

 

     Environmental Consideration
     Disregarded

 

     Road Design Keeping in Mind
     Multi-modalism

 

     Recommendations

 

     Enact Road Fund Act

 

     Staff Efficiency

 

     Financial Results

 

     Free Travelling Facility

 

     Concessional Facilities

 

     Recommendations for HRTC

 

     Response from HP to these
     Recommendations

 

     Railways

 

     Air Transport, Ropeways, Cable Cars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
18. Information Technology

      Introduction

 

      Information Technology Policy -
      2001

 

      IT Human Resource Development

 

      IT For Masses

 

      Development Strategy and Recommendations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
19. Tourism

      National Tourism Policy 2002
      and Tenth Plan

 

      Public and Private Sector
      Partnership

 

      Involvement of PRIs/ULBs

 

      Linkage and Synergy in Policies

 

      Role of the Government in
      the New Policy

 

     Tourism Policy of Himachal
     Pradesh

 

     Tourism Clusters

 

     Land Policy

 

     Tourism Development Councils

 

     Tourism Development Board

 

     A Good Policy Sans Action

 

     Confusion with Regard to
     Role of HPTDC

 

     Change Policy Focus to Tourists

 

     Disinvest in HPTDC

 

     Do Not Wait for Tourist, Get Him

 

     Destination Marketing

 

     Devise a Marketing Campaign

 

     Himachal Pradesh Tourism Authority

 

     Change in Land Laws

 

     Current Indicators

 

     A Focused Tourism Strategy
     for Himachal Pradesh

 

     The Basis of the Strategy

 

     Conclusion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
20. Urban Development

      Urbanisation Pattern in
      Himachal Pradesh

 

      Urban Infrastructure Scenario in
      Himachal Pradesh

 

      Financing Urban Infrastructure in
      Himachal Pradesh:

 

      Need for Investment and Limitations
      of Traditional Sources

 

      Alternative Funding Mechanism
      for Financing

 

      Urban Infrastructure

 

      Prerequisites for Initiating Alternative
      Funding Mechanism

 

      Action Plan

 

      Vision for the Future

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
21. Employment and Unemployment

      Introduction

 

      Employment and Unemployment
      Scenario

 

      Non-agricultural Employment

 

      Poverty and Employment

 

      Skills, Training and Employment

 

      Employment Generation: Potential
      Sectors

 

      Future Growth of Employment

 

     Conclusions and Implications of
     Employment Policy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
22. Wages and Prices

      Prices

 

      Real Wages

 

     Conclusion

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23. Science and Technology

      Drivers

 

      Natural Resources

 

      Forest Resources

 

      Agriculture

 

      Infrastructure

 

     Rural Development

 

     Industry

 

     The Enablers

 

     Remote Sensing Technology

 

     Solar Passive Building Technology

 

     Zoning Atlas

 

     Bio Technology

 

     Plasma Pyrolysis System for
     Disposal of Plastic Carry Bags

 

     The Processes

 

     Technical Education

 

     e- Governance

 

     Industrial Consortium

 

     H. P. Science & Technology Initatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         
24. Sectoral Perspectives and Development Strategy

     Context

 

     Vision

 

     Sectoral Perspectives

 

     Governance

 

     Interconnectivity with Neighbouring States

 

    Salient Messages