In a significant boost to India's pharmaceutical industry, the country's first active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) fermentation unit at Plassra in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh, has commenced large-scale production. This milestone achievement is the result of efforts under the centrally-sponsored Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme aimed at reducing India's reliance on API imports from countries like China and Korea. The unit, which began production in the past few weeks, has already achieved up to 6.5 per cent yield in its initial phase, marking a pivotal

Himachal Pradesh, known for its abundant natural resources, has achieved a significant milestone in its journey toward sustainable energy development. At the prestigious 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST 2024) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh was awarded the ‘Highest Achiever State in Overall Hydropower Capacity’ recognition. This accolade not only reflects the state's commitment to renewable energy but also highlights its efforts to transition toward a green energy future. The Award and Its Significance Himachal Pradesh’s achievement was acknowledged at RE-INVEST 2024, a

The Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha recently passed an amendment to the Himachal Pradesh Electricity (Duty) Act, 2009, by introducing a milk cess of 10 paise per unit and an environment cess ranging from 2 paise to Rs 6 per unit on electricity consumption. The Himachal Pradesh Electricity (Duty) Amendment Bill, 2024 was approved by voice vote in the Assembly, despite strong opposition from the BJP. The bill, presented by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, seeks to address the state’s financial challenges while

In an innovative move to tackle the growing issue of landslides and soil erosion, Himachal Pradesh’s State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has initiated a project that uses vetiver grass technology. Solan district, which has experienced significant landslips in recent years, has been chosen for this pilot project, with the initial implementation in Shamti, Sanwara, and Mansar areas. Why Vetiver Grass? Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides), a perennial grass also known as Khus grass, belonging to the Poaceae family, subfamily Panicoideae, originating in India and widely distributed