Charging Satiations and other way-side amenities to be established in 41 strategic locations
Punjab Newsline, Shimla, December 10-
The State government today here signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the esteemed presence of CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. He said that the MoU was signed with two companies to enhance facilities across five selected green corridors in the state and this initiative marks a significant step towards achieving the state government's vision of a sustainable green future.
Sukhu said that as per the tender agreement Jio-BP would develop the Mandi-Jogindernagar-Pathankot and Kiratpur-Manali-Kelang corridors, while EVI Technology would complete the work of Parwanoo-Una-Sansarpur Terrace-Nurpur and Parwanoo, Shimla-Recongpeo-Losar corridors within one year. Apart from this Electroweb Company would work on developing the Shimla-Hamirpur-Chamba Green Corridors. As part of the project, the companies would establish EV charging stations, way-side amenities and supermarkets at 41 strategic locations along these corridors within a year.
The Chief Minister said that for e-buses, e-trucks and other electric vehicles the charging facility would made available in these 41 locations.