Himachal Pradesh Advocates for Green Hydrogen-Powered UNESCO Train
Key Ideas
  • Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister urges Union Railway Minister to consider converting the Kalka-Shimla UNESCO train to run on green hydrogen, aligning with the state's goal of becoming a green energy state.
  • The state is working on a six-pronged strategy to transition to renewable energy sources, aiming to achieve 90% renewable energy consumption in its power distribution network.
  • Initiatives include setting up solar power plants at the Panchayat level, producing green hydrogen, replacing diesel and petrol vehicles with electric ones, and developing major highways as green corridors for electric vehicles.
  • The government is also supporting the deployment of environment-friendly vehicles through grants for EV taxis and buses, emphasizing environmentally friendly industries, and implementing SOPs to evaluate new industry proposals.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged the Union Ministry of Railways to explore converting the Kalka-Shimla UNESCO World Heritage train to run on green hydrogen. This initiative aligns with the state's goal of becoming a green energy state by 2026. The Chief Minister highlighted the state's strategic transition towards sustainable energy, including plans to achieve 90% renewable energy consumption in the power distribution network. Various initiatives such as setting up solar power plants at the Panchayat level, producing green hydrogen, transitioning to electric vehicles, and developing green corridors for EVs on major highways are in progress. The government is actively promoting environmentally friendly industries and supporting the deployment of EVs through grants and SOPs for evaluating industry proposals. Himachal Pradesh is making significant progress in its journey towards sustainability and is committed to ensuring a cleaner and greener future.
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