Shimla, July 10 -- In an effort to improve public safety and accountability, the Himachal Pradesh government has made it mandatory to obtain approval and a licence for all lifts - whether installed in public or private premises.

Public works secretary Abhishek Jain said on Wednesday that under the Himachal Pradesh Lift Act, anyone intending to install a lift must apply for permission within a month of its completion and obtain a licence to operate it.

Awareness about the Act was initially low, with only 1,000 lifts registered in the state till August 31, 2024. However, that number has now increased to 1,900.

Jain informed that individuals planning to install lifts can now apply online through 'edistrict.hp.gov.in" and use the citizen p...