Shimla: On the eve of the week long monsoon session that starts on Tuesday (17.8.2010), it would be worthwhile to asses the working of our legislators in the previous session, which happened to be the 2010-11 budget session held in March-April, 2010. Information obtained under Right To Information (RTI) only partially revealed that the Himachal [...]

Southwestern College Art Gallery presented 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 back to the 1970s in the Main Gallery, [...]

There is a reason why Himachal Pradesh is also known as “Devbhoomi” (Abode of Gods). Pristine valleys, towering mountains, sparkling rivers and vast stretches of green – where else would Gods reside, if not in Himachal. From times immemorial, the natural beauty and soothing climate of Himachal has lured people from all parts of the [...]

In the Upper Seraj Valley, culture intertwines with traditions and life is dominated by hundreds of deities nestled in the serene lap of the Himalayas. Only a person who has travelled into the interiors of the Himalayan region can comprehend what life here has to offer. I’ve been privileged to work as an intern with [...]

Chamba: My Himachal’s Dr Akshay Minhas organised a drug awareness event in remote valley of Chamba. Students from 4 schools participated in drawing, quiz, cultural activities and athletics .

With the generous offer of matching funding, Trinity School (Mohal, Kullu) and My Himachal have initiated a new scholarship program. Working with Trinity School Principal/President, Ravi Singh, and under the guidance of MH members Kamla Kapur and Payson Stevens, three children from the rural village of Ghiyagi (Upper Seraj Valley) have been chosen. Two brothers, [...]

Seraj Valley-Kullu: Two first year undergraduate students from reputed Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC, Pune) completed a six-week internship starting May working with My Himachal in the rural Upper Seraj Valley of Kullu District. Dushyant Kumar and Maynak Susngi, SIMC students were involved with a number of My Himachal projects which included video [...]

Outer Seraj Valley, Kullu: Mal-nutrition coupled with limited access to clean water was telling upon the health of many children in interior Seraj Valley of Kullu; something that a medical camp held in the last week of May and supported by My Himachal found out. Dr Susan Passah, from Jibhi CHAI hospital who was conducting [...]

Kullu: We’re in the beautiful rural village of Pedcha where the third day of our rural health camp is underway…the primary school here is bustling with activity…kids singing, playing, learning and being informed and attended to by our health team. Through the medium of Kalajata, a traditional street play, the health team is trying to [...]

Seraj Valley: Kullu Deep in the interiors of Upper Seraj Valley of Kullu, doctors from Jibhi CHAI and My Himachal volunteers after trekking uphill to reach the remote Teel Village launched the 6th Health Mela on Monday by providing health care to children. For ten hours, physical examinations, distribution of supplements, de-worming, dental and eye [...]

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 [...]

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, solemn [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]