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In a decisive step toward green energy and sustainable transportation, the Himachal Pradesh government inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday with EVI Technology and Jio-bp to develop five green corridors in the state. Transport Department Director DC Negi signed the agreement on behalf of the state government, while Rahul Soni and Avinash Sharma represented EVI Technology and Jio-bp, respectively. The initiative, hailed as a cornerstone of the state’s green energy ambitions, was overseen by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during the signing ceremony.

Under the MoU, Jio-bp will spearhead the development of the Mandi-Jogindernagar-Pathankot and Kiratpur-Manali-Kelang corridors, while EVI Technology will focus on the Parwanoo-Una-Sansarpur-Terrace-Nurpur and Parwanoo-Shimla-Recongpeo-Losar corridors. Electroweb Company will handle the development of the Shimla-Hamirpur-Chamba corridor. All work is projected to be completed within a year.

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The project encompasses the installation of EV charging stations, way-side amenities, and supermarkets at 41 strategic locations along these routes. Public conveniences such as toilets and restaurants will also be constructed to enhance traveller comfort. In return, the companies will pay an annual lease fee of ₹75 lakh to the state government for utilizing these spaces.

Chief Minister Sukhu reiterated the government’s vision of transforming Himachal Pradesh into a Green Energy State by 2026. He emphasized that these green corridors would drastically cut carbon emissions, ensuring a cleaner and greener future for the state. The transition of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) fleet to electric buses is also underway, further solidifying the state’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri announced plans to procure 350 e-buses to bolster this transition and highlighted that Himachal Pradesh’s Transport Department is the first in India to operate an entirely electric vehicle fleet.

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