Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Pangi Valley becomes Himachal's first natural farming model
Pangi Valley in Himachal Pradesh is now a special place for natural farming.
The government is helping farmers grow crops without chemicals and is giving them a good price for their barley.
They are also working to improve education, healthcare, and women's empowerment in the area.
The government is spending a lot of money to make life better for the people living in these remote and difficult-to-reach places.
They have built hospitals, schools, and are giving money to women to help them start businesses.
The government is also encouraging tourism and renewable energy to create more jobs.
This is all part of their plan to make sure everyone in the state, even those living in the most remote areas, has a good quality of life.
Pangi Valley declared Himachal Pradesh's first natural farming subdivision.
Rs 5 crore revolving fund and Rs 60 per kg MSP for naturally grown barley.
Government aims to develop tribal regions with investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
100% electrification and safe drinking water coverage achieved in tribal habitations.
Women empowerment initiatives include financial assistance and livelihood programs.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu
- What
- Declared Pangi Valley as the state's first natural farming subdivision
- When
- Announced on Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Pangi Valley, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To promote chemical-free and climate-resilient agriculture in tribal regions
- Location
- Pangi Valley, Himachal Pradesh
- Funding
- Rs 5 crore revolving fund
- MSP for barley
- Rs 60 per kg
- Tribal population
- 3.92 lakh (5.71% of state population)
- Population density
- 7 people per sq km
- Sex ratio
- 1,018 women per 1,000 men
- STP allocation 2024-25
- Rs 890.28 crore
- STP allocation 2025-26
- Rs 638.73 crore