HRTC's income increases by Rs.63.47CR in first eight months of this year
Punjab Newsline, Shimla, December 24-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over the review meeting of HRTC here today, said that the State Government is making earnest efforts to make it a self-reliant and viable organization. He said that due to the efforts of the present State Govt and dedicated workforce of HRTC, the income of HRTC has increased by Rs. 63.47 crore in the first eight months of this year.
Sukhu said that the State Government is releasing approximately Rs. 60 crore grant per month to HRTC and during the last two years, salaries and pension are being paid in time to the employees and pensioners. He said that HRTC is the lifeline of the State due to limited transportation means and every day about 5 lakh commuters travel through HTRC buses.
The Chief Minister said that the present State Government is transforming HRTC into 'Green HRTC' as a target has been set to make Himachal Pradesh Green Energy State of the country by 31st March, 2026.