An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kinnaur Part III , Economy of district Kinnaur :-

An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kinnaur  Part - III , Economy Of district Kinnaur .

The Economy of District Kinnaur is mainly based on Agriculture, horticulture, Tourism and Hydropower projects .  The total geographical area of the district is 6401 square Kilometres . The total cropped area is 11092 hectares and the area under forest is 645.31 square Kilometres  . The per capita income in the district is Rs  217993/- .

Agriculture  :-

Agriculture is a main contribution towards the economy of district Kinnaur. The major crops in the district are :- 

Wheat ,  Maize,barley ,beans , potatoes peas and Pulses are the major crops in the district . Turnips  cabbage , Potatoes ,Peas ,Radish ,Capsicum and chillies are grown in some areas . The irrigation coverage is 5474 hectares of land .

Medicinal  and Aromatic Crops  :-

The major medicinal and Aromatic Crops are Kala Zeera , Kuth ,  Hing ,Chilgoza  , Saffron [ Keshar  ] . These medicinal and Aromatic Crops also contribute towards the economy of the district . 

Horticulture  :-  

Apple Orchards 

In the horticulture sector apple , Nuts and dry fruits  ,  grapes are grown in the district which  play an important role in the economy of the district . Apple of Kinnaur is excellent in quality .

Animal Husbandry  :- 

Animal Husbandry has an important role in the rural economy of the district .  The sheep breading farm Karchham is playing a great role in  in the economy development of the district . Some private Goat farm in Kalpa are also  contributing towards economy of the district .

Trout Fish Farming :-

Trout fish farming is functioning in Sangla Valley in Kinnaur to promote trout fish farming in Kinnaur  to  raise the economy of the district .

Hydropower projects :- 

Jangi Thopan Hydropower project 

Hydropower projects  on river Satluj and its tributaries are also playing an important role in the economy of the district .

Tourism  :-  

As Kinnaur district comprises with beautiful mountain ranges of Zanskar , Great Himalya and Dhauladhar ranges so there is a much scope of tourism in  Kinnaur . Tourism is playing a vital role in the economy of the district . There are many beautiful places in district Kinnaur which tourists like to enjoy .