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Himachal Unveils Tribal Transport, Solar Incentives as It Seeks Governor’s Nod on Nautor

The package aims to boost livelihoods across high-altitude districts through subsidies alongside near-term solar projects plus connectivity upgrades.

Overview

  • The state announced up to a 40% subsidy for eligible tribal youth to buy buses or traveller vehicles, with reports differing on whether the road-tax exemption lasts one month or four months.
  • After Cabinet clearance, the government has formally asked the Governor to approve resuming nautor land allotments, citing pending tribal cases as a priority.
  • Interest subsidies will support private solar power projects sized 250 kW to 1 MW to encourage self-employment in tribal areas.
  • Solar plants of 1.2 MW at Dhanwas (Pangi) and 2 MW at Rong-tong (Spiti) are slated to be made functional soon to ease local power shortages.
  • Officials were directed to finish tenders for snow-bound works, a new road at Nigulsari on NH-5 was announced, and tribal bhawans are progressing in Rampur with the Nurpur facility set for public dedication.