The Himachal Government will soon formulate an environment master plan to effectively address sensitive ecological issues and pave the way for sustainable economic development in the fragile hill environment.
In an attempt to decongest the crowded townships of Mandi and Dharamsala, the Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) has decided to set up their satellite townships. These townships will have all modern civic amenities.
A heavy rush of consumers to collect free CFL bulbs under the Atal Bijli Bachat Yojana was seen at distribution centres in the township, as the first phase of free CFL distribution began in Shimla.
The government today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for availing $ 800-million loan for the execution of four major hydroelectric projects under the Clean Energy Development Programme.
Even as life is limping back to normalcy in the state capital, most parts of the town did not receive water supply for the fourth consecutive day today as there could be no pumping due to high silt levels.
The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB) has invited fresh bids from leading companies manufacturing 0.85 power factor (PF) compact fluorescent bulbs under the Atal Bijli Bachat Yojana.
Striking a balance between the issue of public safety and preservation of forest cover, Himachal Pradesh High Court today allowed the state Government to fell only precariously dangerous trees in Shimla.
