Growing importance of apple industry in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is called the Apple state of the country and is also known as the fruit bowl of the nation.Apple is the main fruit crop of Himachal Pradesh and is grown in nine out of the twelve districts.It contributes to 40 percent of the fruit growing areas in H.P. Kinnaur and Shimla are the main apple producing districts of H.P.The normal production of apples ranges from 17 million to 20 million boxes in the state.Though the apple season proper is yet to begin,but some of the early varieties such as ‘Red Gold’, ‘Summer Green’ and ‘Red June’ from Jubbal,Rohru,Theog and Chopal areas in Shimla district have reached the markets.

Apple industry is playing a very important role in moderenising the people living in the state.Almost half the population of H.P is engaed in apple cultivation.The growing importance of the Apple Industry is bringing about a revolution in the state.It has brought a change in the life style of the people living here.People are now giving a better education to their children.It is bringing a prosperity in the state.Himachal Pradesh is now one of those states of the country which is quickly transforming itself from the most backward state to an advanced one.