The initial phase of the Rs 680-crore Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgar Start-up Yojana has been initiated, providing a 50 percent subsidy for e-taxi purchases
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that his government has set a goal to transform Himachal Pradesh into a green energy state by March 2026.
Addressing the media, the chief minister also mentioned that the expansion of his cabinet will occur at an appropriate time following consultations with the central leadership of the Congress party.
He emphasised that, with the aim of reducing carbon emissions, his government has set a target to establish Himachal Pradesh as a green energy state by March 31, 2026.
The initial phase of the Rs 680 crore Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgar Start-up Yojana has been initiated, providing a 50 percent subsidy for e-taxi purchases. The Transport Department has received around 70 online applications, indicating a positive response to the subsidy-based start-up initiative.
"In the second phase, a scheme will be introduced for the agricultural sector," he added.
The chief minister observed Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti at Gurudwara Sahib Shri Guru Singh Sabha in Shimla and stressed the importance of adhering to the teachings of the first Sikh guru.
"Guru Nanak Dev tirelessly worked for the upliftment of the underprivileged sections of society," he remarked.
Furthermore, the chief minister honoured a group of meritorious students and highlighted the state government's introduction of the Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar Vidyarthi Rin Yojana, which provides loans up to Rs 20 lakh at a one percent interest rate for higher education.