Achievement
The Agriculture Department has made tremendous progress in agricultural production during the last fifty years.
Budget
Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Department budget details.
thrust area
Identification of important areas for future agricultural development in Himachal Pradesh.
production
Statement showing the productivity of major crops in Himachal Pradesh.
Agriculture Department Himachal Pradesh
Agriculture Department was established in the year 1948. In 1950 it was merged with the Forest Department. The department started functioning independently in the year 1952.
In 1970 Horticulture was separated from the Department of Agriculture. Agricultural research was also taken over from the Department of Agriculture.
Important Schemes of Agriculture Department
Agriculture plays an important role in the economy of Himachal Pradesh. 90 percent people of the state live in rural areas and 70 percent people are directly dependent on agriculture.
Him Unnati Yojana
The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh announced a New Scheme “Him Unnati” to be implemented throughout the State from… read more
Krishi Se Sampannta Yojana
A new variety of Heeng (Asafoetida) has been identified by the Institute of Himalayan Bio Technology (IHBT) Palampur, which can be grown in high altitude area… read more
Jal se Krishi Ko Bal Yojana
With a view to provide water for irrigation, Government has launched a new scheme “जल से कृषि को बल”. Under this scheme check… read more