The Union Budget 2025-26 has triggered contrasting reactions in Himachal Pradesh. Government employees welcome tax relief, ...

Apple cultivation in Himachal Pradesh has become the mainstay of over 1.7 lakh families in the state as the orchards now cover 1,09,533 hectares, around 49 per cent of the total area under fruit ...

CHANDIGARH: Himachal Pradesh government is contemplating to formulate Rs 500 crore dedicated project for the rejuvenation of apple horticulture, this project would be implemented for five years ...

Hariman Sharma, once mocked for his idea of apple cultivation in the lower parts of Himachal Pradesh — an area known for oranges and mangoes — has now been honoured with the prestigious Padma ...

Himachal Pradesh, known as the fruit bowl of India, has been witnessing decrease in apple production. In 2024 2.09 crore boxes of apples were produced, in 2023 it was 2.11 crore boxes, in 2022 ...

Negi said. Negi pointed out that Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand, which are major apple-producing states, received no special provisions in the budget. "Earlier, the government ...

Lesser snowfall means drier and warmer winters, deterring apple crop growth. Chilling period usually starts after November and ends in February," he said. Under the Himachal Pradesh Horticulture ...

but it benefits apple farmers and boosts tourism. Authorities clear roads as a yellow cold wave warning persists. In a recent update, Himachal Pradesh has turned into a stunning winter wonderland ...

One special thing about Mashobra is Craignano which is surrounded by thick forest and beautifully arranged garden ... the core of Himachal Pradesh, Kotgarh is acclaimed as India's Apple Bowl ...