Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state is rapidly progressing towards becoming a “natural and green state”, with important steps being taken in this area. Renewable energyElectric transportation and e-taxis for youth employment.

He highlighted initiatives including 297 e-buses, green lanes, and incentives for e-commercial vehicles to reduce emissions and promote sustainable development.

According to the statement, “The word ‘natural’ not only highlights the natural beauty of our state but also reflects the government’s view towards development and the environment.”

In the agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, forestry, industry or transportation sector, our constant efforts are to ensure that our vision and principles of development are natural, Sukho poison Notice.

Our government has taken effective steps to develop the state as a green energy state by March 31, 2026, CM Sukhu said, adding that if we use nearly 90 percent renewable or green energy sources for the state’s total energy consumption (which is nearly 14,000 million units), we can truly call ourselves a green state that will directly benefit from the industrial and agricultural production in the state.

“The state is moving rapidly in this direction,” the Prime Minister added.

The state government is promoting e-buses in HRTC fleet by converting its transport fleet to electric vehicles. Greenhouse gas emissions, which were about 16-20 percent of the transportation sector, have been significantly reduced. To provide clean and green transportation to the people of the state, including tourists, the government is converting diesel buses into electric buses in a phased manner.

HRTC has issued tenders to procure 297 electric buses for Rs 412 crore and charging stations are also being set up at bus stops at a cost of Rs 124 crore. In addition to the purchase of these e-buses, another 500 e-buses will be purchased in the fiscal year 2025-2026. He said that this measure taken by the government has proven useful in protecting and preserving environmental resources, in addition to reducing air pollution.

The Prime Minister said the startup Rajiv Gandhi Swarugar Yojana has proven to be a boon for the unemployed youth of the state, as 50 per cent subsidy has been provided for purchase of e-taxis. These e-taxis have also been linked to various government departments, companies, councils and other institutions. Under the e-taxi system, about 50 e-taxis have been linked to government departments so far.

So far, nearly Rs 4.22 lakh crore has been disbursed to 59 eligible youth, and support will be launched for 61 more beneficiaries soon.

The Prime Minister said that this will not only provide lucrative employment opportunities to the youth but will also ensure an assured income for five years by placing them in government offices and with a two-year extension condition.

He stated that six green corridors are currently being constructed in the state, and 41 additional charging stations will soon be established along these corridors. The present government has provided 100 per cent exemption from road tax and 50 per cent exemption from private road tax on registration of e-commercial vehicles. He pointed out that in order to protect the environment, all petrol and diesel rickshaws operating in the state have been replaced with e-rickshaws.

He stated that to provide self-employment opportunities for youth, the government is also issuing new permits for 1,000 bus routes to the private sector, in addition to a subsidy of up to 40 percent on e-buses and express passengers on specific routes.

Since Himachal Pradesh is the lungs of North India, our efforts in preserving its natural wealth will go a long way in maintaining the balance between ecology and ecology. Our country offers Environmental services He told the nation in the form of soil, water, clean air and suitable climate.

“It is unfortunate that to date, there has been no compensation for our opportunity cost in form A Green bonusHe reiterated that the state government strongly supported Himachal’s invaluable contribution to the Center and the 16th Finance Commission.

The Prime Minister said that the government will initiate a technical and scientific assessment of the contribution of environmental services in Himachal Pradesh to the country’s environment, which, according to estimates, could bring in nearly Rs 90,000 crore annually for the state.

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