HIMACHAL PRADESH

Snapshot

Himachal Pradesh is one of the fastest-growing states in India. Being a sub-Himalayan state, Himachal Pradesh has a varied climate that changes with altitude. Known as the Land of Gods is famous for its topographic diversity and pristine natural beauty.

Himachal Pradesh has made significant achievements in the field of industrialization in the past few years. The rich natural resources of the state are favorably suited for investments in major sectors such as procurement of agricultural produce, hydroelectric power, cement, and tourism. Himachal Pradesh has made significant achievements in the field of industrialization in the past few years.

15%

GSDP growth rate, YoY (2018-19)

Himachal Pradesh is a predominantly agrarian state and a leading producer of fruits and off-season vegetables.

The key production statistics for the state (the year 2015-16) are presented below:

Production Cluster of the State: -

S. No.	Category	Districts
1	Coarse Cereals	Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur
2	Wheat	Bilaspur, Chamba Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una
3	Rice	Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una
4	Maize	Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan
5	Tomato	Solan, Sirmaur, Bilaspur, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Kangra, Chamba, Hamirpur, Una, Kinnaur, Lahaul & Spiti
6	Peas Green	Murshidabad, Nadia
7	Potato	Shimla, Mandi, Sirmaur, Kangra, Kullu, Una, Chamba, Lahaul & Spiti, Kinnaur
8	Cabbage	Shimla, Mandi, Kangra, Kullu, Sirmaur, Chamba, Solan, Kinanur, Una, Bilaspur, Lahaul & Spiti
9	Apple	Shimla, Kullu, Kinnaur, Mandi, Chamba, Kangra
10	Mango	Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla
11	Pear	Kullu, Shimla, Kangra, Mandi, Chamba, Kinanur
12	Plum	Kullu, Mandi, Kangra, Shimla, Chamba, Kinnaur
13	Eggs	Kangra, Bilaspur, Solan, Chamba, Shimla, Mandi
14	Milk	Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una, Hamirpur
15	Meat	Kangra, Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Una

The State has 12 cold chain units under MoFPI of which 8 are completed. Apart from these, there are 12 clusters and markets in nearby areas, 19 registered mandis, and about 7 agri-marketing yards.

The state is the leading fruit producer in the country and is the 2^nd largest producer of Apple along with stone fruit such as plum, peach, etc., and citrus fruits in India. The state is known for producing off-season vegetables i.e., Tomato, Capsicum, Cabbage, Cucumber, and mushroom. With abundant raw material and better connectivity.

Some of the major processing clusters in the state include:

S. No.	Category	Districts
1	Dairy products and analogues	Shimla, Mandi, Bilaspur, Kullu, Kangra, Solan, Hamirpur, Una, Sirmaur
2	Spices	Mandi, Bilaspur, Shimla
3	Prepared Foods	Kangra, Mandi, Hamirpur
4	Cereals and cereal products	Solan, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Kangra
5	Ready to eat	Hamirpur, Solan, Kangra
6	Pickle, Jam Squash	Solan, Kangra, Una

Agriculture is a key livelihood for the people of Himachal Pradesh and holds a significant share in the state’s economy. Major food crops in the state are rice, maize, wheat, barley, jowar, pulses, bajra, and potato. The four agro-climatic conditions in the state support cultivation of multiple crops, vegetables, and fruits around the year. The state government is focusing on increasing productivity levels besides diversification towards high-value crops
With suitable agro-climatic conditions, Himachal Pradesh has realized the importance of commercial crops, including off-season vegetables, potatoes, and ginger. The state is one of the largest producers of off-season vegetables and exotic fruits and the second-largest producer of apples and almonds in the country
The food processing industry primarily focuses on the areas of traditional processing of agricultural and horticultural raw materials
Agri-procurement has lately been an investment area for corporate entities
Cremica Group is a prominent player in the food retail and food services industries in India. The company’s business activities include Cremica Frozen Foods, EBI Foods, Mrs. Bector’s Desserts, and Cremica Agro India. The company is commissioning a plant at Tahliwal Industrial Area, Una, for manufacturing biscuits and Indian snack foods. It is a 100% automated facility, with an annual manufacturing capacity of 150,000 MT
Adani Agrifresh, a 100% subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, has set up three controlled-atmosphere storage units at Rampur, Sainj, and Rohru in Himachal Pradesh, with an investment of US$ 40 million and a combined capacity of 18,000 metric tonnes of apples per year. The subsidiary is involved in the procurement, storage, and transportation of fresh fruits and vegetables. The company directly buys fruits from about 4,000 farmers
Nestlé has been operating in India for almost a century, with seven production facilities across the country. The company produces chocolates and confectionaries, prepared dishes and cooking aids, beverages, and milk products and nutrition. The company has a factory in Tahliwal, Una, and Himachal Pradesh

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