DHARAMSHALA- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the McLeodganj Bus Stand, which cost Rs. 15 crore to build. This bus stand will make things better for tourists by providing nice facilities and parking for 250 cars.
The Chief Minister also started 15 electric buses in Dharamshala. The government wants to use electric buses more and has plans to add even more in the future.
The Chief Minister talked about the importance of using electric vehicles to help the environment. They want to switch 1,500 buses to electric ones gradually. The government is also making it easier for people to buy electric buses, trucks, and taxis by giving a subsidy. They are also setting up places to charge electric vehicles.
The Chief Minister said that Himachal Pradesh is the first state to make a policy on green hydrogen, which is a clean energy source for the future. He believes that the state's economy will improve in the next four years and wants Himachal Pradesh to be the best state in the country.
Local MLA Sudhir Sharma thanked the Chief Minister for the new electric buses and said that the new bus stands will help tourism and people in the area.
There were many important people at the event, including Agriculture Minister Chander Kumar, Chief Parliamentary Secretary Kishori Lal, and several MLAs. The Chief Minister used a ropeway to return to Dharamshala from McLeodganj.
Overall, these new projects show that the government of Himachal Pradesh wants to use more electric vehicles and make things better for tourists and local people. They also want to protect the environment and help the state's economy grow.
