India, Himachal Pradesh to set up e-bus charging stations in 46 sites to support 327 vehicles

The Himachal Pradesh government, in India, has finalized 46 out of 90 surveyed sites for establishing electric bus charging stations to support the deployment of 327 e-buses. According to The Times of India, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri announced a state budget allocation of ₹20 crore (approximately €2.3 million) for the project, complemented by over […]

By Editorial staff

The Himachal Pradesh government, in India, has finalized 46 out of 90 surveyed sites for establishing electric bus charging stations to support the deployment of 327 e-buses.

According to The Times of India, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri announced a state budget allocation of ₹20 crore (approximately €2.3 million) for the project, complemented by over ₹110 crore (approximately €12.7 million) in funding from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard).

Electric bus chargers in Himachal Pradesh

Priority locations include major towns such as Shimla, Dharamshala, Manali, Kullu, and others across diverse districts.

The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited will handle electrical transformer installation, while the Himachal Pradesh Bus Stands Management and Development Authority (HPBSMDA) will conduct related civil works. The work will be carried out in two phases and is geared toward environmental conservation, infrastructure development, and employment generation, positioning the state as a leader in e-mobility.

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