Gypsum: Occurance of Gypsum is reported near Kuthar and preliminary investigations have revealed that the mineral is not of very good quality and the mining cost may be on the higher side. As such it is not economical .

Oil and Natural Gas: The Oil ad Natural GAs Commission of the Government of India has selected a point in RAmshahr for deep drilling upto a depth of 4000 to 5000 metres for the explotation of oil and natural gas. This project is very crucial so fas as oil finds in Himachal Pradesh are concerned.

In the late 50s and early 60s there was a general feeling that Himachal Pradesh is not suitable for industrialisation. In spite of this view, the State Government accepted the challange to bring this hilly state on the industrial map of the country and statrted thinking about exploiting the natural and hydel power resources. The resources available in the State, were not fully exploited till early 70's due to lack of infrastructural facilities, which are essential for carrying out the diversified economic activity. Hence, agriculture and horticulture sector remained the main stay of the population. It is strange that Himachal Pradesh remained industrially backward even enjoying the twin advantages of abundant power and industrial peace. In view of the limited availability of agricultyral land and ever-growing unemployment, the State Government decided in favour of intensive development of industries. To achieve this object, a large number of steps were initiated to promote the industrial development.

Before Independence Solan was known for the location of Mohan Meakin Brewery, a reputed house for the manufacture of Indian made foreign liquor and beverages . Besides, there were some cottage industries to meet the local requirements. The district achieved a land mark in teh industrial development. It registered possibly the fastest growth rate during a short span of 4/5 years. Before 1975, the district did not have much of industries though the first industrial estate was set up in the year 1961-62 at Solan. Another industrial area at Barotiwala was set up during the year 1964-65. Till the setting up of the industrial town Parwanoo, these estates could not make much stride. Parwanoo was declared an industrial area in the year 1975 only and it is noteworthy that all of the districts in the State, Solan has the largest number of large, medium adn small scale industrial units. Better infrastructural facilities, locational advantages, moderate climate conditions, and dust free atmosphere are mainly responsible for the fast pace of the process for development at Parwanoo.The important items being manufactured by the different units are parts of tractors, automobile, bearings, filters, wrist watches, watch cases, watch jewels, fruit products and high density polythene films. This industrial town has taken a lead in emerging as the largest industrial area in the State in a quick span.

The maximum concentration of electronic units is at Chambaghat and Jabbar HAtti. The manufacture of television sets by Himtron, a State Government Undertaking, has given a boost to the electronic industry in the state. The other electronic units are Victory Company, Units of Tape Recorders and assembling of watches. The Raghav Electronics which wa established during 70s near Solan are engaged in watch making and their entire production is exported. The fruit processing by Himprocesses at Jabli and the apple processing plant of Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation at Parwanoo have added to the industrial activities of the State, in the matter of processing of non-marketable fruits.

The State Government has also taken steps for providing land and other infrastructural facilities in the Barotiwala area, for the setting up of new industries. Important units which have come up inthis area Thapar Paper Mills etc. Nalagarh, a sub-divisional headquarters of the district, is another fast developing industrial industrial town. The units which have been set up are Sidharta Textile, Fertilizer Unit of Himachal Pradesh, Mineral and Industrial Development Corporation, two units of Wool Processing and Hypon Carbons and Himchemicals. In addition, steel re-rolling mills, are also functioning around the town.