Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864 Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India. After Independence the city became the capital of Punjab and was later made the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It is the Principal Commercial Cultural and educational center of state .The Hotel Industry is one of the major source of income Generation for the city . Shimla Leads the list of Indian Cities with highest ranked hotels. Shimla had always been famous for its quality of education and many important schools have been imparting quality education throughout the state. Along with Schools of higher education ,Several Institutes are also present namely Himachal Pradesh University and Indian Institutes of Advanced Study.The medical Institute In Shimla are Indira Gandhi medical college, St.Bede Rajkiya Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Govt. College Sanjauli, Indian Institute Of Advance Study.Himachal Pradesh University Business School , University Institute Of Information Technology, Himachal Pradesh University(UIIT) is a premier Technical Education Institute are also located here.