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Himachal CM meets PM Modi

Shimla, July 16 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday and urged the central government to support Himachal Pradesh’s initiatives to become a totally green state.
During their one-on-one interaction, the Chief Minister presented a comprehensive case for substantial support to help the state overcome its financial constraints and transition towards a sustainable, green economy.
Chief Minister Sukhu highlighted Himachal Pradesh's commitment to becoming a fully green state, emphasising the government's proactive measures to achieve this ambitious goal. He detailed the state’s efforts to promote renewable energy, specifically mentioning plans to switch to electric buses, a move aimed at reducing the state's carbon footprint. To facilitate this transition, the Chief Minister sought approval for RIDF loans under NABARD to fund the procurement of these buses.
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