Himachal Pradesh Government's Green Energy Initiatives for Sustainable Development
Key Ideas
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister urges Union Railway Minister to consider converting Kalka-Shimla train to run on green hydrogen, aligning with state's goal of becoming a green energy state by 2026.
- State aims to achieve 90% renewable energy consumption, replace thermal power with hydro, solar, and wind power, and transition industries to eco-friendly practices.
- Initiatives include establishing solar power generation capacity, launching 'Green Panchayat' scheme for renewable energy, and progressing in the production of green hydrogen with upcoming facilities.
- Focus on promoting electric vehicles through fleet replacements, green corridors, and grants for EV purchases, while ensuring environmentally friendly industries through strict evaluation processes.
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 as part of the state's efforts to become a green energy state by 2026. The state aims to achieve 90% renewable energy consumption, replace thermal power with hydro, solar, and wind power, and transition industries to eco-friendly practices. Initiatives include establishing solar power generation capacity and launching the 'Green Panchayat' scheme for renewable energy. The state is also progressing in the production of green hydrogen with upcoming facilities. Additionally, the government is promoting electric vehicles through fleet replacements, green corridors, and grants for EV purchases, while ensuring environmentally friendly industries through strict evaluation processes.
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Sustainable Development
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