Department of Agriculture (agriculture.hp.gov.in): Contacts

In Himachal Pradesh, Agriculture being the main occupation of 90% rural population, plays an important role in the economy of the State. It provides direct employment to 70% of main working population. Agriculture and allied sectors accounts for nearly 13.62% of the total State domestic product. 9.44 lac hectare area is under cultivation & average size of holding is about 0.95 hectare. Marginal and small farmers constitute 88.86% of total land holdings having 55.93% of operational area. The medium holdings constitute 10.84% and large holding cover only 0.30%. Due to mountainous terrain, only 10% of the total area is cultivated. Keeping in view of the prevailing conditions, State Government has fixed priorities for increasing the agricultural production and to uplift the economy of the farmers.

If you want to have any information about Agriculture, please contact Agricultural Extension Officer, Agricultural Development Officer, Subject Matter Specialist in the Blocks, Deputy Director Agriculture in the Districts. For any information from Directorate of Agriculture, please contact Agricultural Information Officer, Directorate of Agriculture, Shimla-5.