Himachal Pradesh mandates EV chargers in commercial buildings
Representative Image SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh government has mandated the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in commercial, public, semi-public buildings, and real estate projects, as per the Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning (17th Amendment) Rules, 2026, officials announced on Tuesday. This initiative aligns with model building bye-laws aimed at advancing the state’s physical infrastructure in line with the growing adoption of electric mobility, stated Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani. The Himachal Pradesh government is dedicated to becoming a green energy state. To achieve this, significant legislative updates have been integrated into urban development for sustainable…