In exercise of the powers conferred by section 87 of the Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning Act, 1977 (Act, No.

The objective of the State Water Policy is to take cognizance of the existing situation, to propose a framework for creation of a system of laws and institutions and for a plan of action with a unified national perspective.

Government of Himachal Pradesh vide Notification No. FFE-B-E (3)-43/2006-Vol-II dated 28-09-2013 has notified the Himachal Pradesh Forest (Timber Distribution to the Right Holders) Rules, 2013 for inviting objections/suggestions from the general public.

Government of Himachal Pradesh notified the state water policy during the year 2005. Rapid increase in demand for water due to population growth, urbanization, industrialization, changing life style and climate change have resulted in increased pressure on water resources.

Significant changes have taken place in the knowledge of mineral deposits, legal regime governing mineral development and the long term perspective set in the National Mineral Policy, 2008.

This policy will aim to: To achieve an average annual industrial growth rate of 15% per annum, aligned with the target of 9% per annum growth in State GDP as envisaged in the 12th Five Year Plan, with the manufacturing sector contributes at least 25% of the State GDP by the year 2022; Promoting Himachal Pradesh as the most preferred investment

Economic Survey is one of the budget documents which indicates the important economic activities and achievements of the Government. The salient features of the State of the economy of Himachal Pradesh during 2012-13 are presented in Part-I, and statistical tables on various subjects are given in Part-II.

Himachal Pradesh being very sensitive to various facets of climate change, it is imperative that systematic and scientific observations are made on various aspects of climate.

The key objectives of the Environment Master Plan are to enable the State of Himachal Pradesh to: Simultaneously address issues of ecological and environment restoration and bring convergence along with the development activities taking place in the state; Engage and ensure close coordination with all the concerned development departments, both