SHIMLA: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today directed deputy commissioners to identify land on priority for heliport connectivity, electric vehicle charging stations and for Rajiv Gandhi day boarding schools in each district till 10th February.
Addressing the DCs through video conferencing from here today Sukhu said the government has decided to prioritise the mobility of electric vehicles to make Himachal green by reducing carbon emissions in the state.
He said the Airport Authority of India has appointed a consultant for making norms.
The land may be transferred in the name of the concerned department without delay, he said.
To set up electric charging stations, the land should be identified and transfer the same to the Transport department within a stipulated time, said Chief Minister.
The government would set up the electric charging stations, at a feasible distance, way-side four-lanes, National highways and other major district roads.
The district administration should accomplish the task assigned well in time.
He also directed the officials of the State electricity board for proper load augmentation for charging stations.
The way side amenities should also be developed along the Charging stations, CM said.
This will not only facilitate the commuters but will also be an added tourist attraction.
Sh. Sukhu also asked to use the unutilized land wherever available for providing way-side amenities to the people.
To provide quality and modernized education to the children, Rajiv Gandhi day boarding schools would be set up having compact integrated complex in every assembly segment.
Around 50 bighas of land would be required for the said purpose.
It should be within a perimeter of four to five kilometers from the district, Tehsil or sub-divisional headquarters.
He said that the deputy commissioners would be the Nodal officers for the entire process and should positively submit the report by 10th of Feb.
Principal Secretary, Revenue, Onkar Chand Sharma, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Bharat Khera, Secretary Education, Dr. Abhishek Jain, Director transport, Anupam Kashyap attended the meeting.
