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