Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said that we are moving towards a complete ban on plastic in a phased manner. Steps are also being taken for recycling. Plastic bottles have been banned in government offices.
A penalty has been provided for violation of the rules. Many green zones have been declared in hilly areas. Himachal has set a target of making it a green state by 31 March 2026. The Chief Minister attended the state level program organized on World Environment Day at Peterhoff Shimla on Thursday as the chief guest.
CM Sukhu said that youth are being given a subsidy on e-vehicles. Instructions have been given to complete the Green Hydrogen project in the coming year. In the meeting of NITI Aayog, he reiterated his demand that something should be given in the form of a Green Bonus Tax. On this occasion, the CM also launched the Single Use Plastic Challan App. Departments will use it.
The CM said that six lakh steel bottles will be made available to the children of government schools. On the Bengaluru stampede, the Chief Minister said that this is an unfortunate incident. A lot of people gathered at one place, and a stampede occurred. 11 people died. The Himachal government expresses its heartfelt condolences on this incident.