Himachal Pradesh, situated in the foothills of the Himalayan mountain ranges, shares an international border with China. The state, also known as ‘Fruit Bowl of India’ and ‘Dev Bhoomi’ , is famous for its natural scenic beauty and has emerged as one of the leading states in the area of social infrastructure.
The report focuses on investment climate of the state. It includes demographic and economic profile and also covers physical and social infrastructure such as health, education, power, roads, railways, airports and telecom. The study further dwells on the industrial profile, land availability and manpower availability in the state, key to favorable investment environment. It also showcases the State policies and initiatives. Finally it discusses the status of the investment in the state along with the status of foreign direct investment.