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January 22, 2025

Alumnus Ranks Fourth in National Entrance Exam

Deepak Singh gets into Indian army’s elite OTA (Officers Training Academy) “From a remote village in the Himalayas to the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Deepak Singh’s […]
July 11, 2024

Green hour : Time to connect with Nature and care for environment

The Himalaya, the “abode of snow,” is a treasure trove of natural wonders. From towering snow peaks to lush green valleys, perennial rivers to vibrant ecosystems, […]
May 23, 2024

Hard Work Pays Off: HIC Students Shine in Uttarakhand Board Exams

A report by Catherine Arnst There was a lot of celebrating on April 30th at Himalayan Inter College.  Its just graduated seniors and current 10th graders […]
May 23, 2024

Chaukori Bird Festival 2024 : Collaboration for Conservation

As per the wildlife data, India is home to about 1303 bird species of which Uttarakhand houses 693. With more than 50 per cent of the […]
February 14, 2024

Chaukori : A story of Transformation, Challenges and Hope

Chaukori, circa 1970. The place evokes memories of picturesque tea gardens framed by middle Himalayan mountain ranges and distant snow peaks. Life revolved around a lone […]
November 11, 2023

Sewing skills development program at HIC

The landscape of the Uttarakhand state mainly consists of lower Himalayan hills to its south and snow-clad mountains and the plateau of Tibet on its northern […]

HIC Alumni

January 22, 2025

Kumkum Joshi : One step at a time

Kumkum Joshi hails from the picturesque village of Tusrera located in Barar valley near Chaukori. Her mother is a dedicated politician, actively working for the welfare […]
January 22, 2025

Alumnus Ranks Fourth in National Entrance Exam

Deepak Singh gets into Indian army’s elite OTA (Officers Training Academy) “From a remote village in the Himalayas to the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Deepak Singh’s […]
October 10, 2024

Subham Pant : The journey so far

Hi, I am Subham Pant, studying Intermediate second year in Himalayan Inter College (HIC), Chaukori. My native place is Berinag, an old tea estate town, located […]
October 10, 2024

Vijay Gaira: With a vision for the Himalayan village

Vijay Gaira graduated from Himalayan Inter College (HIC), Chaukori in 2023. He hails from Arari village near Kotmaniya, 5 km from Chaukori. Born into an agricultural […]
July 11, 2024

Bhawna Bhauryal : Serving the nation – A cadet’s calling

Bhawna Bhauryal hails from Reema, a quaint village in the Kumaon’s backcountry, located 25 km north of Chaukori, in the shadow of Nanda Devi massif in […]
April 6, 2024

Deepin Singh : More than marks – A hill boy’s quest

Deepin Singh is currently studying 12th class at Himalayan Inter College (HIC), Chaukori. His father is a bus driver, who works for HIC. Deepin has four […]