Shimla, April 10 -- In a major push towards green mobility, the Himachal Pradesh government has approved the installation of 402 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state. These stations will be set up at strategically chosen government premises, including 252 at PWD Rest Houses, 100 at Forest Department rest houses, and others at Jal Shakti, HPSEBL offices, and district administrative complexes.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the initiative aims to build a seamless EV charging network, supporting government departments' EV adoption and promoting sustainable transportation. As of now, 4,997 EVs have been registered in the state, and 500 electric taxis are being inducted under the e-taxi scheme.

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