Future Plans
1. Looking at the emerging trends and needs HIMCON has drawn a logistic
future plan for expansion and diversification.
" Realising that the future lies in the areas of bio technology
(BT), Information technology (IT) and energy conservation. HIMCON
is gearing up to develop the competencies in these fields
" HIMCON is also concentrating on Tourism related consultancy
services, which is considered to be a high potential area for
Himachal Pradesh, specially Eco-Tourism
" The socially relevant fields like water supply and sanitation
as well as waste management are also in the thrust areas of HIMCON.
" Various type of important and life saving herbs are grown
in Himachal Pradesh. HIMCON has included identification, cultivation
and processing of these herbs in the priority list for development.
" HIMCON has been able to get the study on "Rural Transportation
System in Himachal Pradesh" from State Transport Authority
for usage by Himachal Pradesh and Society of Indian Automobile
Manufacturers (SIAM)
" HIMCON has received a three year Project titled "Science
and Technology intervention for improving skills and efficiency
of artisans belonging to schedule castes engaged in traditional
occupations like wool spinning in rural areas of District Kangra,
Himachal Pradesh from Science & Society Division of Department
of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.
"HIMCON is planning to open a branch office at Dehradun in Uttranchal
Shortly. IFCI has decided to merge HARDICON with HIMCON. The amalgamation
process has already started and is likely to be completed during
F.Y. 2006-07
Future Plans