Himachal Pradesh is celebrating its 49th full Statehood day with much fanfare and great enthusiasm throughout the state day. <br />''<br />''<br />''It was on this day in 1971 when Himachal Pradesh was carved out as the 18th State of the country. <br />''<br />''<br />''AIR  Correspondent reports, unfurling of National Flag, march past and cultural programmes were held across the state to mark the occasion. <br />''<br />''<br />''State Level function was held at Kunihaar in Solan today, where Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur unfurled the National Flag and took salute of an impressive march past presented by Police, Home Guards, and NCC contingents. <br />''<br />''<br />''On this occasion, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur reiterated its commitment to ensure speedy development of the state with special focus to backward and far-flung areas.<br />''Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted people of Himachal Pradesh on their Statehood Day. <br />''<br />''<br />''In a tweet, Mr Modi hoped that this state, the land of natural beauty and bravery, attain even more prosperity in the years to come. <br />''<br />