Sukhu meets CEOs and entrepreneurs, MoUs worth Rs 10,000 cr signed | Chandigarh News
Kullu: Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday interacted with CEOs and entrepreneurs from leading industries in India and abroad at Peterhoff, Shimla, as part of the three-day Him MSME Fest-2026. On this occasion, the state govt and entrepreneurs signed 37 MoUs for setting up enterprises worth Rs 10,000 crore. During the event, the chief minister said that a new industrial policy will be introduced in the state soon. He added that the state govt was continuously undertaking new initiatives to develop an investment-friendly ecosystem so that Himachal Pradesh can become a reliable and attractive investment destination for investors.
“All 22,000 taxi vehicles running on petrol and diesel in the state will be replaced with electric vehicles in a phased manner. In this regard, the state govt is bringing a new scheme, under which a 40 percent subsidy will be provided. A tender will soon be issued for the operation of buses using green hydrogen fuel in the state. The problems of entrepreneurs related to Section 118 will be resolved,” said the CM.“The state govt will also promote textile industry in the state. Logistic costs in industrial areas will be reduced and infrastructure will be strengthened. We have paid the entire share to the central govt for the Baddi-Chandigarh railway line. Tourism industry is our special priority,” he said.Sukhu informed that land acquisition for the Kangra airport will be completed by March 31 this year. He said that, to encourage the hospitality sector in the state, permission will be granted for the opening of 200 five-star hotels. “A world-class city, Him Chandigarh, will be developed near Chandigarh in Himachal Pradesh. Uninterrupted 24-hour power supply will be ensured for industries in the state, and electricity will be provided at the lowest rates,” Sukhu said. The CM said that a significant achievement for the state is the Bulk Drug Park in Una, which received final environmental clearance for an area of 568.75 hectares. He said that this park, with a capital cost of Rs 2,071 crore, has the potential to attract investments ranging from Rs 8,000 crore to Rs 10,000 crore and create approximately 15,000 to 20,000 direct and indirect jobs.MSID: 126335764 413 |
