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Risks of Himalayan Tourism: High-Altitude Sickness Claims Lives
Nov 25, 2024 · First snows on the majestic Dhauladhar Ranges Need for Mandatory Registration and Data Collection. To better manage high-altitude tourism, it is essential to implement a mandatory registration system for tourists entering remote mountain areas.
Himachal Has No Option But To Bite The Financial Bullet
Jan 11, 2025 · Himachal is gradually slipping into a financial sink-hole, with a debt of Rs.85000 crore and almost 60% of its annual budget going to pay just employees’ salaries/pensions and debt servicing. The Union government, for vindictive political reasons, is further nudging it into the hole by denying it ...
Rural Tourism To Gain With Increased Accommodation In …
Dec 20, 2024 · Manali: Applauding the governments decision to increase number of rooms permitted under the homestay scheme, Sanjay Dutta, chairman of Himachal Homestay Association of Kullu said that it will boost tourism in the rural areas.. He said, the state government’s Home Stay Scheme is strengthening the economy of the villagers. He added that to familiarize yourself with local regulations regarding ...
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Overriding reservations expressed by a minister and some legislators, the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Friday (20.12.2024) passed the Himachal Pradesh Ceiling on Land Holdings…
Himachal’s Day After – Render Unto Nature What Is Nature’s
Jul 21, 2023 · River Beas after changing course leaves behind boulders of what was a national highway in the popular tourist destination of Manali. Our anthropogenic footprints in these areas have been overwhelming, much more than what Nature can sustain and repair.
Subsidy Cuts Draw Public Ire While Himachal Politicians Perks …
Sep 24, 2024 · The issue of unnecessary political appointments, including chairperson positions, has also been brought into question. Many believe cutting these symbolic expenses would demonstrate the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and set …
Himachal Should Regulate Trekking To Make It Safe And Eco …
Aug 31, 2024 · Camp site below Hampta Pass. Photo by author. The Hampta Pass incident raises some important questions. One, this trek is through the Inderkilla National Park which was so notified in 2010 : it is a protected area where entry is supposed to be regulated: did these trekkers have the permission of the Forest department for the trek?
Himachal's Mounting Debt Burden - Hill Post
Jul 2, 2023 · Himachal To Raise Rs 1000 Crore Debt On 4 July, 2023. Held in a public debt trap and in dire straits to meet additional expenditure for reverting to an Old Pension Scheme, the Himachal Government has put out a notice for raising Rs 1000 Crores through state backed bonds by way of an auction to be carried out by Reserve Bank of India.. Of the Rs 1000 Crore to be raised, Rs 500 crore has a 10 ...