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Clean energy target by Himachal Pradesh

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  • The Himachal Pradesh government made 2 major decisions recently.
  • All government offices have been prohibited from purchasing petrol or diesel vehicles since January 1.
  • Simultaneously, under another scheme, people will be paid Rs 20,000 per month if they donate 3 bighas of land for the construction of a solar power plant.

These decisions have been taken to make Himachal Pradesh a clean and green energy state by March 31, 2026.

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