HRTC’s Income Increased By Over Rs 63 Crore In First Eight Months Of This Year: CM Sukhu

HP CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the income of the HRTC has increased by Rs 63.47 crore in the first eight months of this year.

Shimla: Income of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has increased by Rs 63.47 crore in the first eight months of this year, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday. Presiding over the review meeting of the HRTC, he said that the state government is releasing approximately Rs 60 crore grant per month to the HRTC and during the last two years, salaries and pensions are being paid in time to the employees and pensioners.

He said the HRTC is the lifeline of the state due to limited transportation means and every day about 5 lakh commuters travel through HTRC buses, a statement issued here said. The chief minister said that the state government is transforming HRTC into 'Green HRTC' to make Himachal Pradesh Green Energy State of the country by March 31, 2026.

He said that the entire fleet of diesel buses of the HRTC is being converted into e-buses and the government is committed to strengthen the HRTC. He said that the state government has also allocated Rs 327 crore for purchasing electric buses.

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said that due to the efforts of the present state government, HRTC buses have become a symbol of comfort and attraction for passengers.