Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday urged Union Minister Bhupender Yadav for early forest clearances to escalate the construction of various ongoing development projects in the state. In a meeting with Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav held in New Delhi, Sukhu urged to ensure early forest approvals in a time-bound manner for the construction of heliports and green corridors as mandated by the state government for making Himachal a ‘Green Energy State’ by 2025, a statement issued here said. The tough geological conditions of Himachal Pradesh necessitate constructing heliports, not only to facilitate the tourists but also to cater to emergency needs during natural calamities or otherwise. A decision should be taken without delay regarding the necessary forest clearances pending for the construction of the heliports, he urged the union minister. The state government is promoting electric vehicles and developing the necessary infrastructure for the same by constructing an adequate number of e-charging stations.
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