Pong Dam at 50: Lessons for Water Management and Climate Resilience
Introduction The Pong Dam, commissioned in 1974 on the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh, stands as one of India’s major multipurpose river valley projects. Conceived under the Beas Project, its primary objectives were irrigation supply to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, hydroelectric
Phulaich Festival – The Colorful Festival of Flowers in Kinnaur
The Indian Himalayan Region is home to diverse tribal communities whose traditions, rituals, and festivals are deeply tied to nature. Among them, the Kinnaura tribe of Himachal Pradesh has preserved a unique cultural identity where fairs and festivals play a
Himachal Pradesh Declared a Disaster-Hit State: What It Means and Why It Matters
Introduction Himachal Pradesh, a Himalayan state highly vulnerable to climate-induced disasters, has been devastated by torrential rains, landslides, cloudbursts, and flashfloods in the 2025 monsoon season. In response to unprecedented destruction—over 320 lives lost and damages worth Rs 3,000 crore since
Rural Tourism in India: How NotOnMap Empowers Villages and Preserves Heritage
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh – NotOnMap, a unique initiative rooted in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, has recently brought pride to India by receiving international recognition at the Harvard-University of Tokyo Asia Conference (ACONF) 2025, held from 20–24 August 2025 in