Current Context: The Bilaspur district administration has awarded development rights for three islands in Gobind Sagar Lake, aiming to establish Himachal Pradesh’s first island tourism hub. The islands will be developed on the Andaman and Nicobar model to enhance tourism and employment opportunities. Key Highlights Selected Islands: The islands in Jhandutta Tehsil include Jyori Patan, Dhararsani, and Bholu & Jyor. Development Rights Awarded: Tender process completed, with two firms emerging as highest bidders. Tourism Features: The islands will have hotels, restaurants, pre-wedding shoot locations, destination weddings, adventure sports, picnic spots, eco-friendly camping sites, and cultural festivals. Transport & Activities: Tourists....Read More

Current Context: The 9th Annual Inter College Sports, Games, and Athletic Meet commenced at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, with enthusiastic participation from students across four constituent colleges: Horticulture and Forestry Colleges at Nauni, Neri, and Thunag. About Chief Guest: Gaurav Singh, Superintendent of Police, Solan. Objective: Promote holistic development, physical fitness, and sportsmanship. Participants: Over 360 students from four constituent colleges. Sports Events: Track & field (100m–10,000m, relays, jumps, throws), team sports (football, volleyball, basketball, etc.), chess. Highlights: Singh emphasized leadership, teamwork, and the importance of sports in well-being. Strong message against drug abuse.....Read More

Context: Himachal Pradesh Government has banned Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles ≤500 ml in all indoor official events from June 1, 2025 due to environmental concerns. Key Highlights Applies to: Government departments, boards, Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), and advisory to private hotels. Alternatives: Glass bottles, water dispensers, steel containers. Mandatory ‘car bins’: In taxis, Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC), and public-private transport vehicles. Fine ₹1,500: For littering biodegradable waste. Fine ₹10,000: For non-installation of garbage bins in vehicles.Read More

Current Context: Naresh Chauhan, Principal Media Advisor to the Chief Minister, stated that the Himachal Pradesh government is expediting the construction of the Medical Device Park (MDP) at Nalagarh, Solan district. Key Highlights Project Cost: ₹300 crore (funded by state government). Work in Progress: ₹130 crore worth of infrastructure under construction. Water supply nearing completion. Electrification, road, and site development ongoing.Read More

Current Context:Himachal Pradesh government has allocated ₹193.75 crore to boost healthcare through Critical Care Blocks (CCBs) and District Integrated Public Health Laboratories (DIPHLs). Key Details Critical Care Blocks (CCBs): Location: 50-bedded units at PHC Swahan (Bilaspur) & Civil Hospital Rohru (Shimla). Infrastructure: Emergency services, ICUs, HDUs, isolation beds, OTs, dialysis units, labs. Functionality: Operate regularly but can be isolated during health emergencies like COVID-19. District Integrated Public Health Laboratories (DIPHLs): Approved at: Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Govt. Medical College (Chamba) & District Hospital-Hamirpur. Facilities: Pathology, haematology, cytology, biochemistry, microbiology under one roof. Staffing: 1 pathologist, 1 microbiologist, 1 biochemist, 11....Read More

Current Context: Himachal Pradesh Government signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to enhance the quality of education in the state. About Signed by Education Secretary Rakesh Kanwar (HP) and Tim Curtis (UNESCO Director) & Joyce Poan (Chief of Education, UNESCO). Key Objectives Modernize teaching methods, curricula, teacher training, and assessment systems. Equip students with 21st-century skills:Critical thinking, Creativity, Collaboration Communication Greening Education Integrate environmental awareness and sustainability into school curricula. Promote knowledge to tackle climate change and environmental issues.Read More

Current Context: The Union Government has allocated Rs 15 crore for the construction of Himachal Pradesh's longest bridge over the Beas River near Pong Reservoir in the Fatehpur Assembly constituency. The bridge, part of the Setu Bharatam Scheme, is expected to improve interstate connectivity between Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Key Details Bridge Length: 800 meters Project Cost: Rs 104 crore Funding Source: Central Roads and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) Location: Downstream of Pong Reservoir, connecting Sthana (Fatehpur) and Sansarpur-Terrace (Jaswan Pragpur constituency) Implementation Details: Construction Timeline: Expected completion within 2 years post commencement. Approval Process: No-objection certificate (NOC) needed from the....Read More

Current context: In a first, the state-level Himachal Day celebration will be held , April 15th, in the remote Pangi Valley of Chamba district, with the main event taking place at Killar, the valley's headquarters. Himachal Day is observed every year on 15th April to commemorate the formation of Himachal Pradesh in 1948. On this day, 30 princely states were integrated into the Chief Commissioner's Province of Himachal Pradesh. This reflects the Congress government's focus on tribal welfare, following last year’s event in Kaza, Spiti. The Chief Minister's (CM) message will be aired on All India Radio (AIR) and Frequency....Read More

Current Context: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced major initiatives to transform Himachal Pradesh into the tourism capital of India with an investment of ₹2,400 crore. Key Developments 200 Hotels (ranging from 3-star to 7-star) and wellness centres will be set up. Introduction of water sports activities at Gobind Sagar Lake to boost adventure tourism: Cruise, houseboats, jet skis, motorboats, and water scooters will be available. Establishment of new tourist destinations combining:Religious, eco, water, nature, and health tourism. Major projects for Bilaspur: 110 KW solar power plant at the DC office. Livelihood centre and space labs. Shree Naina Devi Temple....Read More

Current Context: Himachal Pradesh government approves installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at 402 locations to boost sustainable transport. Key Highlights: Charging stations to be set up at: 252 in Public Works Department (PWD) rest houses 19 in Jal Shakti Vibhag rest houses 18 at Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) premises 100 in Forest Department rest houses 12 at Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Superintendent of Police (SP) office complexes 1 at Baddi Barotiwala Nalagarh Development Authority (BBNDA) office Current Scenario: 4,997 EVs registered in the state 23 charging stations operational at petrol pumps 90 more to be....Read More