Himachal Pradesh
Known as the "Abode of Gods", this glacier-fed Himalayan state faces rising temperatures threatening about 800 glaciers across 3,124 km², hydropower, apple-belt horticulture and downstream water security. With agriculture employing 62% of workers (80% rain-fed) and Solan, Una, Mandi and Shimla showing rising vulnerability, climate exposure cuts directly into livelihoods, biodiversity and disaster risk.
Nodal Department:Department of Environment, Science Technology & Climate Change
8
Missions
53
Activities
180
Indicators
21
Departments
State Profile
Districts
12
Area
55,673 km²
Population
68.64 Lakh
Region
North
Climate Zones
5
Avg Temperature
20°C
Annual Rainfall
1300-1800mm
Forest Cover
27.72%
Himachal Pradesh's Progress on NAPCC Indicators
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| Indicator | Unit | Current Status | Target by 2030 | Progress | Baseline Value | Last Updated | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Solar Power Deployment in the country | unit | Awaiting data | 292 | 0% | 49.35 | 1 Dec 2025 |
About Himachal Pradesh SAPCC
SAPCC Overview
Himachal Pradesh's State Strategy and Action Plan on Climate Change (2021) is led by the Department of Environment, Science & Technology (DEST) with technical support from GIZ and the Himachal Pradesh Knowledge Cell on Climate Change (HPKCCC). It prioritises 53 activities across eight sectors over 2021–2030, building on Phase-1 (123 actions, ₹2,891 Cr / 5 years, 87% expended). Total budget: ₹10,916.7 Cr.
Climate profile
- Temperature increases are greater in uplands than lowlands; heatwaves, heavy rainfall, floods, droughts and forest fires projected to rise (RCP 4.5/8.5).
- Southwest-monsoon precipitation projected up to +23% by mid-century and +41% by end-century; runoff up in Kullu, Chamba, Lahaul & Spiti; evapotranspiration up in Shimla and Sirmaur.
- High-magnitude floods projected in Kullu, Kinnaur, Mandi, Kangra, Chamba and Lahaul & Spiti.
Climate stress at a glance
- Solan and Una are the most affected districts (composite risk rising); Mandi and Shimla rising; Hamirpur improved.
- about 800 glaciers across 3,125 km feed Satluj, Beas, Ravi, Yamuna and Chenab — driving water, hydropower and downstream livelihood risk.
- Agriculture employs 62% of workers and contributes about 10% of GSDP; 80% rain-fed; apple-belt districts (Kullu, Shimla, Chamba, Bilaspur) face highest NICRA agricultural vulnerability.
Himachal Pradesh Documents
Himachal Pradesh SAPCC 2.0 — Revised
Himachal Pradesh's revised SAPCC under v2.0 covering Himalayan ecosystem, glacial melt, hydropower sustainability, and disaster risk.
Himachal Pradesh State Action Plan on Climate Change
Himachal Pradesh's SAPCC focusing on Himalayan ecosystem conservation, glacial melt, and hydropower sustainability.
NAPCC 2.0 Framework Document (2024)
The updated NAPCC 2.0 framework expanding to 9 missions with enhanced M&E systems and NDC alignment.
National Action Plan on Climate Change (Original 2008)
The original NAPCC document released by the Prime Minister's Council on Climate Change outlining India's 8 national missions.