Himachal Prodigy Harshit Bhandari Built ‘Him Text’ at 16 — Now the App Returns with Major Upgrades
At just 16 years old, Harshit Bhandari from Kumarsain (Theog) in Himachal Pradesh did something most teenagers only dream about — he built his own social‑networking app. While studying in Class 12 at Government Senior Secondary School, Totu, Shimla, he created a free mobile app called Him Text. His hard work paid off when the state’s Education Minister, Mr. Rohit Thakur, officially launched the app in Shimla on February 14, 2023.
The minister didn’t hold back his appreciation. He praised Harshit for developing a platform capable of sharing large amounts of data while still protecting user privacy. He even called Harshit an inspiration for young people across the state.
By then, Harshit wasn’t new to innovation — he had already built more than 30 websites and two mobile apps. Him Text became the first social‑networking platform to come out of Himachal Pradesh. At an age when many students are still figuring out the basics of technology, Harshit managed to give his state its own digital identity.
Him Text makes a comeback — smarter, cleaner, and more fun
After years of refining the idea and improving the technology, Him Text has returned with a fresh look and a smoother experience. The new version brings:
- A cleaner, refreshed interface
- More ways to personalize your profile
- A smoother, faster chat system
- Improved tools for posting, liking, and commenting
- Stronger privacy and data protection
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