Himachal Pradesh

Why it matters

• Serves as a critical watershed region for the Indus and Ganges river systems, influencing downstream water security.
• Acts as a strategic border state with unique logistical challenges for national security and infrastructure development.
• Demonstrates a distinct model of hill-state development, balancing ecological fragility with the demands of rapid urbanization and connectivity.

How it is asked

Focus on disaster resilience in mountain ecosystems, the socio-economic impact of the hydropower sector, and the administrative challenges of implementing welfare schemes in high-altitude, low-density regions.