My Himachal Fundraiser: February 21, 2010, 2-5 pm
Southwestern College Art Gallery presents a retrospective of the work of Payson R. Stevens. Trained in both art and science, Stevens is a San Diego resident who divides his time annually between the Indian Himalayas and Del Mar, California. ENERGY LANDSCAPES will show paintings and drawings going [...]
My Himachal, a US & India based non-profit organization, announces grant of HOPE Scholarships to 40 students (Rs. 1,28,030/-) of Himachal Pradesh studying in classes 8th upto 12th in various HP Government schools for the academic year 2009-10.
To kick-off the grant disbursement process, Mr. Anil Chandel, current Treasurer of My Himachal in USA distributed grants [...]
Wellness expert and psychologist Swati and Utsav of My Himachal, NGO conducted a three day Stress Release and Positive Motivational Wellness Camp for the 2nd Reserve Police Battalion at Sukoh, Dharamsala on 23 – 25 October, 2009.
Dharamsala: Entering the premises of 2nd Indian Reserve Battalion at Sukoh, Dharamsala normally is otherwise a silent, [...]
Our cause just entered in America’s Giving Challenge, which gives us a chance to win $50,000!
Please donate today: http://www.causes.com/donations/select_donation_method?cause_id=112599
To win, between now and November 7th we have to get the most donations to our cause (every person can donate once per day and have it count as a unique donation). We can also win daily [...]
Harrisburg, PA, USA: In our endeavor to reach far flung areas of Himachal Pradesh, we tied up with LWH, Manali’s community outreach program in Spiti valley and financed second time their efforts to carry forward various health-related activities for laborers and local villagers.
As we are waiting for complete report, I would like to apprise our donors [...]
The issues surrounding the protection of a large area (754 km2) like the unique ecosystem of the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) are varied and complex. One of the primary problems is convincing rural, poor village communities of the value in protecting areas which have traditionally been used as a livelihood resource. The topic has [...]
Current economic downturn has adversely impacted all of us, but those who were already on the lower edges of financial prosperity during our good times, have been hit the hardest. Lets not forget about them, help them as best as we can, and provide much needed HOPE for a better future.
The annual Child Health Mela is conducted by Lady Willingdon Hospital with the financial support of My Himachal. This programme has been running for the last five years in the Saraj valley of Himachal Pradesh. This year’s mela has brought the total number of children who have benefited from the programme to approximately 2050 children. [...]
First ever Himachal Day in USA was held at Milpitas (California) on June 14, celebrating rich culture and heritage of Himachal Pradesh state of India.
It brought few hundred Himachalis and friends of Himachal Pradesh together at India Community Center (ICC) to enjoy Himachali dances, culinary delicacies, music, folk fashions, displays, etc. ICC has dedicated June [...]
Himachal Pradesh, nestled in the heart of the Western Himalayas in India ,known as’Dev Bhoomi’-Abode of the Gods-is renowned for its majestic snow capped mountain ranges,glorious traditions,beautiful people and colorful costumes and culture.
The India Community Center for the first time will be celebrating June as Himachal month and June 14th as Himachal day. This [...]
In a significant development, My Himachal an NGO with the help students of S.P.Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai has come up with proposed implementation plan to revive the crumbling Kullu Handloom Industry. It is in fact, now in the hand of state government to take the plan seriously and try to do something [...]
Dear ones,
Greetings from My Himachal Team!!!
First of all, let us thank you for your continued support and guidance to us for our work at My Himachal.
As you all know, My Himachal has been successfully working on a number of developmental issues in the state of Himachal from last 4 years. In order to abreast all [...]
Not many of you have ever heard of Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP). A piece of 765 sq-km area of land offers a vast range of tourism varieties to those seeking refreshing and adventurous break from their routine work. Far from busy and noisy life of cities, about 60-km from Kullu town, GHNP is a [...]
Stalled Saviour
A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin. The use of a GI acts as a certification that the product possesses certain qualities, or enjoys a certain reputation, due to its geographical origin.
Geographical indications have proved to be very valuable [...]
Not many of us know that just 60 kms away from Kullu town lies a 765 sq km area known as the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP). As management students we were given the task to build a sustainable model for ecotourism in the park but when we started our project on the its promotion [...]
