Thread by @Dr_nitishkatoch

25th January is celebrated as statehood day. It was on this day in 1971 that Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of India.

Happy Statehood Day! #himachal @jairamthakurbjp @Vipinparmarbjp @KanganaTeam @_MohitChauhan

Himachal is also referred to as "Dev Bhoomi" (literally meaning Abode of Gods) due to its mention as such in ancient Hindu texts and the occurrence of a large number of historical temples in the state.

At the time of attaining statehood Himachal had 8% literacy rate- one of the lowest in the country. In 2011, the literacy rate surged to over 82% and now Himachal is one of the most-literate states in the country.

Himachal Pradesh is an exception to the nationwide gender bias in education levels. The state has a female literacy rate of around 76%. Also, school enrolment and participation rates for girls are almost universal at the primary level.

Himachal Pradesh was the least corrupt state in the country with only 3% of households experiencing corruption in public services, said a report by CMS-India Corruption Study.

Himachal Pradesh has also emerged as the front runners in the race to achieve key sustainable development goals (SDG) like the removal of poverty and inequality. Scored 69 in UN’s SDG index one of the highest in India

Himachal also has places known as Switzerland of India, the Tea capital of North India, Mushroom city of India to name a few. I request you all to please visit Himachal once in your lifetime.

Jail Himachal #statehoodday

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