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A picturesque state, Uttarancahal has magnificent glaciers, majestic snow-clad mountains, panoramic views of the Himalayas, dense forests and the valley of flowers, as well as some of Hinduism's most sacred pilgrim sites. This is the land where the Vedas and Shastras were composed and great Indian epic, The Mahabharatha, was written.
The state is very rich in natural resources especially water and forests as it has many glaciers, rivers, mountain peaks. The famous peaks are Nanda Devi, Kedarnath, Trishul, Bandarpunch and Mt Kamet. The major glaciers include Gangotri, Pindari, Milam and Khatling. The Ganga, The Yamuna, Ramganga and Sharda are principal rivers of this region.
Apart from tourism, the rural population is engaged in agriculture and has immense potential for the development of horticulture crops. The region also holds promise for developing the herbal pharmaceutical industry owing to an abundant supply of medicinal plants. Due to its water resources the state has the capacity to generate many mega watts of power.
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