Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, Tapovan

Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha at Tapovan, refers to the second campus of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha), located in Tapovan, near Dharamshala (Sidhbari area) in Kangra district.

Key Details:

• Primary Location: The main Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (state legislative assembly) is in Shimla (capital), with 68 elected MLAs. Tapovan serves as an additional/second campus, especially for winter sessions.
• Purpose of Tapovan Complex: It hosts winter sessions of the assembly when Shimla gets too cold/snowy. The complex is scenic, situated in the foothills of the Dhauladhar mountain range, and spans a large area (around 35,000 sq ft). It was inaugurated in 2006 as the first assembly complex outside Shimla.
• Recent Use: Winter sessions are regularly held here (e.g., November–December 2025 session). It has also hosted events like the launch of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for digital proceedings and conferences.

Background:

• It is purely the physical location/building complex for legislative sessions at Tapovan.
• The area is near attractions like Chinmaya Tapovan Ashram (a spiritual site in Sidhbari), but the Vidhan Sabha complex is a separate government facility.

Current Status (as of early 2026):

• The complex is being developed for better public use, including plans for a museum, cafe, and other facilities to make the sprawling site more accessible and economically viable when not in session.
• Official website: hpvidhansabha.nic.in or NeVA portal for sessions, members, and proceedings.

If you’re looking for:

• Live session updates or proceedings → Check the official HP Vidhan Sabha site or NeVA.
• Election results for nearby constituencies (e.g., Dharamshala) → The 2022 elections had Congress winning a majority (40 seats) statewide.
• Visiting the complex or photos → It’s a picturesque spot with Himalayan views; public access may be limited during sessions.