Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state is rapidly advancing towards becoming a "Natural and Green State," with significant steps in renewable energy, electric transport, and e-taxis for youth employment.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said that the state has banned cutting of trees to protect its forests and contribute to environment conservation.
Chief Minister Sukhu said that ,"Himachal Pradesh acts as lungs for the northern India and must get Green Bonus for protecting the forest cover and natural resources."
The Chief Minister demanded that on the lines of Jammu and Kashmir and North Eastern states having similar geographical and social conditions, Uttarakhand should also be given the benefit of the industrial promotion policy for the next five years.