Himachal Pradesh

Researchers at IIT-Mandi have built a visual-based method to assess earthquake-prone structures in the Himalayan region. They say this method allows decision-makers to prioritise any strengthening and repair work to enhance the building’s resistance to earthquakes.

Ex-banker Vikram Singh Rawat turned a barren piece of land into a lush apple orchard and farmstay named Kalasan Nursery Farm, which he built over a decade. Today, it has thousands of apple trees and earns crores.

The Dalton's Village founder Ryan Dalton quit his job to live a slow life in the hills. He now runs this sustainable homestay offering a slow travel experience.

Using organic farming to empower women, Reeva Sood grows ashwagandha, sarpagandha, black wheat, stevia, lemongrass and more on her unique farm in Una, Himachal Pradesh.

Looking for a traditional Himachali homestay in Tirthan Valley? Travel to Dalton's Village for a taste of authentic Himalayan life, sustainable living and memorable adventures.

TechEagle, a Gurugram-based Deep Tech startup founded by Vikram Singh, has developed a hybrid drone that can deliver medicines and vaccines in sub-zero weather, high wind speeds and difficult terrain.

The Peepal Farm, an animal rescue and awareness non-profit, has started the Spiti Dog Feeding Winter Program to feed hundreds of stray dogs every day and work on reducing the man-animal conflict in the area.

From the extreme Himalayan weather, unpredictable climate changes to natural disasters like earthquakes, the Tabo Monastery has weathered several storms, teaching the world a valuable lesson on sustainability.

Thanks to IIT-Bombay PhD student Tejasvi Chauhan's efforts of setting up a telecom tower in the remote mountain village of Baag in Himachal Pradesh, children can now attend online classes.

Avva's Café, an authentic South Indian cafe in Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh, was started by Suraj Dikonda, his father Anil and his mother Sunanda.