Himachal Day – 15 April :

The land of snow -Himachal Pradesh lies in the western Himalayas and was formed after merging more than 30 princely states after independence in April 1948. Himachal Day is celebrated to commemorate its creation. Acharya Diwakar Datt Sharma, a renowned Sanskrit scholar coined the name Himachal. Himachal Pradesh is unquestionably, one of the most scenic, tranquil, peaceful and gorgeous states of India. It is the second least corrupt state after Kerala according to a Transparency survey. What’s more, it is the 3rd fastest growing state and ranks 4th in the list of the highest per capita income in India. Himachal Pradesh is the one of the beautiful state of the country which is situated in the Northern part of the state. It is basically popular for the snow fall, high mountain range, different varieties of flora and fauna. This state was initially formed in the 1971 years and after that it has made so many developments in the state. 

The Himachal Day is celebrated in the state on 15th April every year. Himachal had come into existence on April 15, 1948, with the .merding of 30 princely states .The first Himachal day was held on 15th April 1948 and after that it was held on the same day every year.Chief minister  unfurled the national flag at  the historic ridge in Shimla.

History of Himachal Pradesh  :

Himachal Pradesh, which is one of the fast growing state in the country situated on the top of the North part. Before the independence most of the areas of this state was the part of Punjab state and during that time this region was divided into four different region such Chamba, Mandi, Shimla etc. and during that time these three areas had made so many progress in the infrastructure as well as in the transport and also they have created so many historical monuments which you can see nowadays in the state. 
But after the independence, in 1948 this state has been declared as union territory and on the 15th April Chief Commission inaugurated this territory and after that this day was celebrated as 'Himachal Day' every year. But later in the 1970 this union territory has been declared as separate state on 25th January 1971 it became the 18th state of the country. 

Presently this state has about fifty five thousand square km area spread in the both plane as well as on hilly areas. It has total 12 district including Chamba, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Kangra, Solan, Sirmaur, Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Kinnuar, Una and Lahual and Spiti, and Shimla is the capital of the state and most crowded place where 30% people's lives in the urban area. All the administrative and other state levels as well as district level offices are situated in this district. 

This is the 17th biggest state of the country in area wise and 20th biggest state in population wise. This state is situated in the middle of the Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Uttrakhand and Tibet border. This state is totally connected with NH (National Highway), rail line andairways.

2019 Himachal Day :

Himachal Pradesh celebrates 72nd state day. The 72nd Himachal Day was celebrated with gaiety and fervour in the state on 15 April. Governor Acharya Devvrat unfurled the national flag at an event on the historic Ridge maidan in Shimla to mark the day. He inspected an impressive parade led by Parade Commander Deputy Superintendent of Police Shakti Singh.

Contingents of state police, home guards, NCC cadets, Bharat Scouts and Guides participated in the parade. Various other functions were also held at district and sub-divisional headquarters.

Difficult geographical conditions, inaccessible areas and other complexities could not affect the courage of the people, he said, adding that the honest and hard-working people took it to greater heights. A colourful cultural programme was presented by students and a small skit was also performed by the District Election Department to make people aware about the importance of voting.