The district of Udham Singh Nagar was a part of district Nainital before it gained the identity of a separate district in October 1995.Udham Singh Nagar is basically an industrial district and many industry related professions are prevalant here, it is perfect example of ‘Unity in Diversity’ for which India is so widely known, on the other hand different cultures, religions and life styles are blended in absolute harmony. The fertile land lends itself to different forms of agriculture giving rise to agriculture related activities and industry making this land a green place which has resulted into prosperity all around. Pantnagar university is a leading temple of learning in the fields of agriculture and technology with one of the finest bulit university all around the world.This place has rare sight seeing as it is surrounded by Kumaon Himalayas on one side and Nepal on the other (Tanakpur touches the Khatima border which is in Champawat district).