HP CM announces slew of schemes to promote green energy in state budget
Reading out his first Budget in the Vidhan Sabha, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday announced a slew of green energy schemes, aiming to promote green energy and curbing illegal mining.
During his speech, the chief minister said Himachal Pradesh will be developed as a “Model State for Electric Vehicles”. Electric vehicles will be encouraged in a phased manner with the collaboration of private and public sectors.
Sukhu also announced Rs 50 lakh subsidy to the youth in the state to purchase e-buses. He said 500 e-buses would be bought for the state transport and the state would establish 12 bus stations.
