Himachal Pradesh "Statehood day 25 January 1971 "

 Himachal Pradesh became 18th  state of India on 25 January 1971 by an act of Parliament passed on 18 th December 1970.

The then , Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Shrimati Indira Gandhi announced the statehood from historic Ridge medan in snow fall at the day, 25January 1971.Dr.Y S Parmar became first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. 

           Himachal became 18th state of India

                        ( 25January 1971 ) 

After independence in 1947 Himachal was created on 15 th April 1948 after merger of 30 hill states which were being ruled by Rajas and named " Himachal Pradesh " as province. 

   Beautiful View of Shimla ' Capital of Himachal

The name given to this province, Himachal Pradesh, the province is taken from Himalayas, " the province in the lap of snow covered Himalayas. "

                Kufri, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

          Beautiful View  of green Deodar forests

In 1950 Himachal Pradesh was made sub state and was called C - state and in 1956 Himachal was made Union territory. On 1st November 1966 Vishal Himachal Pradesh was made by transferring the hilly areas of Punjab to Himachal and Haryana state and Chandigarh union territory were also carved on this day . 

        Beautiful View of Spiti Himachal Pradesh

Thus on 25 January 1971, the state was given Statehood by the then Prime Minister smt. Indira Gandhi ,announcing from historic Ridge ground, when God was pouring snow at Shimla and Himachal Hills. 

I Greet all brothers and sisters of Himachal Pradesh on this day of statehood. 

         View of Church adjoining to Ridge ground

                 Celebrating Statehood at Ridge

Himachal Pradesh a beautiful hill state of India with wonderful landscapes, climates, tourists places, one must visit to enjoy the nature here. 

                                   By :- Er. R C Verma