An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kangra Part - VI

 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh Part  - VI , Economy of the district Kangra 

View of cricket stadium at Dharamshala district Kangra.

In this part we will cover the economy  and related activities in the district .

Economy of Kangra district :- 

The economy of district  Kangra is mainly based on Agriculture and farming . The tea gardening also playing an important role in the economy of district Kangra .  Kangra tea is world wide famous for its aroma , colour and taste . 

The areas of Baijnath and Palampur are surrounded with lush green tea gardens  , playing important role in economy of the district .

Some small industrial establishments like potato Chips units , construction materials units , water packaging units  and tea processing units also contribute to the economy of the district .

As district Kangra, the entire valley is located in Shivalik and Dhauladhar ranges , its entire landscapes are gifted with scenic beauty  by nature and thus having unlimited attractions to tourists . So Tourism also play a major role in the economy of the district .

View of Bir Billing Paragliding Site .

Bir Billing is an international centre for paragliding and aero sports  . 

View of cricket stadium Dharamshala district Kangra Himachal Pradesh.

Cricket stadium Dharamshala is also known for international cricket matches , thus  contributes a lot to the economy of the district as well country .

Hydropower projects on rivers and lakes formed from dams also contribute towards economy of the district . Such as Pong Dam , Gaj Baner and  Binwa Hydal Power Projects  are contributing to the economy of the district as well as state .

The Himachal Pradesh is called  Dev Bhoomi due to the numbers of temples here in Himachal Pradesh. Kangra is a district which is having history of temples. People used to visit these temples for offering prayers , so temple Tourism is also an important part of the economy .

Horticulture is also a major part which contributes towards economy of the district .

Agriculture :- 

View of Mustard and Wheat fields in Kangra 

The economy of the district mainly based on Agriculture.

Kangra district has considerable soil diversity , crop pattern , physiographic and land use pattern .

Considering diversity district has five situation zones . These zones are 1.Pir-Panjal , 2.Dhauladhar , 3. Kangra Shivalik hill 4. Kangra valley and 5.  Beas river basin .

Organic Farming in Kangra Himachal Pradesh.

Dhauladhar and Pir-Panjal ranges receive high snow fall in winter .Mid hill sub humid areas ranging from Baijnath , Deol , Bandla , Palampur , Nagri , Jia , Khaniara , Groh  , Dharamshala  . This area is adjacent to western Himalya 

In this region Wheat , paddy , potato, Maize  are the major crops. The soil of this region is acidic in nature .

Valley area of the district includes  Palam , Kangra and Nurpur . In this part the main crops are Wheat , Paddy , Potatoes , Millets , Sugarcane and Vegetables .

View of Paddy Fields in district Kangra Himachal Pradesh 

The Kangra Shivalik hills  includes the Pragpur area and Beas basin covers the entire area on sides of river Beas .

The major crops in this part are Wheat , Paddy , Maize  , Pulses , Oil seeds and all kinds of Vegetables .

Horticulture :- 

Horticulture is also play an important role in the economy of the district .

Mid hill sub humid areas Baijnath , Palampur ,Bandla , Groh Dharamshala etc have stone fruit horticulture produce as major horticulture crop .

Valley area of the district Kangra which includes Palam Kangra and Nurpur has citrus fruits , Litchi and Mangos as the major horticulture crop .

Beas river basin and Shivalik foot hills of Pragpur areas are having  citrus fruits , Litchi and Mangos as major horticulture crops .

Tea Plantation :- 

View of Tea Garden 

The mid hill sub humid areas of Palampur , Baijnath are having tea gardens and also contribute towards economy of the district . Kangra tea is world wide famous for its aroma, colour and taste .

View of Tea Plantation in district Kangra Himachal Pradesh 

Fishery Activity :- 

Fishery Activity is also contributing towards the rural economy of the district Kangra .Pong Dam reservoir is playing an important role in fish production in district Kangra . Department of Fisheries is  managing the hatchery , production and sales . Cooperative societies of fishermen  functioning under the department of Fisheries .

In addition to this Maharana Pratap reservoir fishery department has launched various schemes for fish production for local streams and  natural sources to generate self-employment in the district .