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Himachal Seeks Green Hydrogen Toy Train on Kalka-Shimla Route
Himachal Pradesh wants to explore running toy trains on green hydrogen on the Kalka-Shimla route.
November 5, 2024
Key Points
- 1Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urged the Centre to explore green hydrogen for Kalka-Shimla trains.
- 2The Kalka-Shimla railway is a UNESCO world heritage site.
- 3The state aims to become a green energy state by March 31, 2026.
- 4The state government is working on a six-pronged strategy towards green energy.
- 5The state is planning to establish 2,000 Megawatts of solar power capacity in 4-5 years.
- 6The first green hydrogen facility is underway in collaboration with Oil India Limited (OIL).
Important Terms
Himachal PradeshGreen HydrogenKalka-ShimlaRailwayRenewable Energy
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