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Uttaranchal
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Fast Facts |
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Area: 55,845 sq. km.
Population: 7 million
Capital: Dehradun |
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Uttaranchal became the 27th state of the Republic of India in November
2000. Carved out of the state of Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal mainly
comprises the hilly regions of Uttar Pradesh. The state borders Himachal
Pradesh in the north-west and Uttar Pradesh in the South, and has
international borders with Nepal and China. A picturesque state, Uttarancahal
has magnificent glaciers, majestic snow-clad mountains, panoramic
views of the Himalayas, dense forests and the valley of flowers, as
well as some of Hinduism's most sacred pilgrim sites. The State's
13 Districts can be grouped into three distinct geographical regions,
the High mountain region, the Mid-mountain region and the Terai region.
This is the land where the Vedas and Shastras were composed and great
Indian epic, The Mahabharatha, was written. |
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The state is very rich in natural resources especially water and forests
as it has many glaciers, rivers, forests, mountain peaks. The famous
peaks of Uttaranchal are Nanda Devi, Kedarnath, Trishul, Bandarpunch
and Mt Kamet. The major glaciers include Gangotri, Pindari, Milam
and Khatling. The Ganga, The Yamuna, Ramganga and Sharda are principal
rivers of this region.
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Apart from tourism, the rural population is engaged in agriculture,
and the state has immense potential for the development of horticulture
crops. The region also holds promise for developing the herbal pharmaceutical
industry owing to an abundant supply of medicinal plants. The industrial
sector is insignificant. Due to its water resources the state has
the capacity to generate many mega watts of power. There are 17 hydro-electric
projects already producing electricity and many ambitious power projects
including Tehri Dam are under construction. |
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