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 Year (2021) | Last Updated | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Solar Power Deployment in the country | GW | 150.26 (as of 31.03.2026) | 292 | 51% | 49.35 (as of 31.12.2021) | 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 State Action Plan on Climate Change
Department of Environment, Science Technology & Climate Change
Gender Transformative Approach to Livelihoods: A Toolkit
MoEFCC, Government of India — NAPCC 2.0
Guidelines for Floating Solar PV in India
MoEFCC, Government of India — NAPCC 2.0
Global Lessons for India's Adaptation Strategy
GIZ India — NAP/SAPCC