SEED CERTIFICATION IN INDIA: ENSURING QUALITY FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE GS-3, Unit-3, Sub Unit-2, HPAS Mains Seeds are the foundation of agriculture. A farmer’s harvest largely depends on the quality of seeds sown. In India, where agriculture supports nearly half of...
The Apple Economy of Himachal Pradesh: Roots, Reach, and the Road Ahead GS-3, Unit-1, Sub-Unit-3, HPAS Mains Himachal Pradesh’s apple belt—stretching across Shimla, Kullu, Kinnaur, Mandi, Chamba and parts of Sirmaur—has shaped livelihoods, landscapes, and the state’s...
Shift in Himachal from Food Crops Toward Commercial Crops: Opportunities, Challenges & Way Forward GS-3, Unit-1, Sub-Unit-3, HPAS Mains Agriculture has been the traditional backbone of Himachal Pradesh’s economy, employing a large portion of the population and...
Stray Cattle Problem in Himachal Pradesh: Challenges and the Road Ahead GS-3, Unit-1, Sub-Unit-3, HPAS Mains Himachal Pradesh, known for its serene landscapes and agrarian economy, is today grappling with an issue that rarely makes headlines but deeply affects rural...
Controlled Cannabis Cultivation in Himachal Pradesh: Opportunity with Responsibility GS-2, Unit-3, Sub Unit-3, HPAS Mains Himachal Pradesh (HP) is exploring controlled cannabis (low-THC hemp) for industrial and medicinal use. In January 2025, the state cabinet cleared...
