Introduction:
District Shimla appeared on the map of Himachal Pradesh on 1st November 1966 as a result of reorganization of Punjab state. The district has an area of 5131 sq. kms. Agriculture and horticulture are the prime economic activities of this district. Horticulture has proved to be major source of cash crop in the district. The district has given a place of pride to the state of Himachal Pradesh in the production of apples and as a result the state is known as the " Apple State of India " Besides, tourism industry has also developed substantially in the district because of the topography and scenic beauty it contains.
District Shimla at a Glance:
1)	No. of Small Scale Industries (Regd.with DIC)               =2105 (As on 31.3.1999)
	a)Food & Allied 735 b)Hosiery & Textile 118 c)Wood & Wood based Product 661 d)Paper, Leather & Glass/Cer.   59 e)Chemical & Allied   57 f)Mehanical & Allied 227 g)Electronic & Electrical   84 h)Miscellaneous 164
2)	Large & Medium Scale Industries                                             =3
3)	Main Growth Centres
	Shogi, Theog, Rampur, Rohru & Shimla
4)	Existing Industrial Areas/Estates
	1.Shogi 2.Theog 3.Pandranu
5)	Main Minerals in District
	Sr. No.              Name of the Mineral                Location 1.                      Lime Stone                            Naldehra, Kothi, Atal 2.                      Barytes                                  Naldehra-Baldain, Nogli,Taklech 3.                      Pyrite                                     Tara Devi, Matiana 4.                      Phosphate                              Basantpur, Sunni
6)	Main Agriculture Crops
	Maize, Paddy, Wheat, Pluses, Oil Seed, Potato, Ginger, Peas, Cabbage, Cauliflower
7)	Main Horticulture Crops
	Apple, Other temperate fruits, Nuts & Dry fruits Citrus fruits.
8)	Forest Resource
	Area under forest                 =1,11,850 Hectares Major forest produce           - Timber & Charcoal Major medicinal herbs         - Dhoop, Kaur Kuth, Guchhie,                                               - Kakar Singhi, Bhojpatra, Chilgoj
9)	Thrust Industries
	1.Fruit Processing  2.Bakery Products 3.Gate & Grill 4.Hosiery 5.Readymade Garments 6.Wooden/Steel Furniture 7.Essential Oil 8.Agriculture/Horticulture Implements 9.Jute Bags 10.Repair & Maintenance of Computers