About 6000 Mani Mahesh pilgrims were evacuated safely

Evacuation work completed through buses and taxis

Shimla: 30 August 2025: (Media link Ravinder/ /Devbhoomi Screen)::

Water outbreak has wreaked havoc on Himachal Pradesh. Despite this bitter reality of sadness, it is also a big fact that the government, society and common people have faced all these difficulties with great courage in this difficult time. Due to this courage, success has also been achieved in saving many people.

About 6000 Mani Mahesh pilgrims have been evacuated safely through buses and taxis. This success has brought a wave of relief to many worried homes. Along with this, many efforts are being made in other difficult places as well. Their result will also be very good. God will definitely shower his blessings on the people of Devbhoomi.

Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, while chairing a review meeting with senior officials here today, informed that about 6 thousand passengers stranded in Chamba have been safely evacuated and sent to Nurpur and Pathankot through private and HRTC buses and taxis.

He said that on Friday, passengers from Kalsui area of ​​Chamba were sent to Pathankot through corporation buses. On Saturday, 20 buses were run, out of which 17 were sent to Pathankot and the remaining buses to Kangra and Dehra. 60 additional buses have been deployed in Chamba, which are being used as per requirement.

The Chief Secretary said that about 5000 passengers are left in Bharmour and 500 in Chamba Chaugan, who are residents of Jammu and Kashmir and surrounding areas. These passengers will also be sent to their destinations soon after the restoration of Langera road. He said that the work of restoring the Langera road is going on at war footing.

He said that the Chamba-Bharmour road has been restored till Kalsuni and Rajera. Apart from this, Jot road has also been restored for traffic till the gate.

The Chief Secretary informed that Pagal Nala in Lahaul-Spiti has also been restored for vehicular movement, after which heavy vehicles have started moving from here towards Kaza. After the opening of Pagal Nala, four oil tankers have been sent to Keylong from Atal Tunnel. He said that the Aleo road through Rohtang Pass has been opened for small vehicles.

Director and Special Secretary Disaster Management D.C. Rana informed that the work of restoring the Kullu-Manali road for traffic is also being done on a war footing. The road from the left bank has been opened for Manali. The road for Banjar and communication services in the area have been restored.

He said that the movement of trucks from Lahaul will be started from Sunday.

'Greening of MSMEs' Growing Fast

 Received From AT//PR on 26th July 2025 at 1:05PM Regarding Industrial Growth Workshop

Stakeholder consultation held in special workshop

Industry representatives from Baddi and Nalagarh participated in the workshop

*Energy efficiency to more than 2500 enterprises

*Special training plan on waste management and green financing

*A new industrial boom begins from Shimla

Shimla: 25th July 2025: (Kartika Kalyani Singh/ /Himachal Screen Desk)::

It is not easy to give a fast pace to the industry on the path of development while keeping the environment safe. There are many challenges in this effort. A special workshop was organized to deal with and discuss these challenges, which was also completely successful.

In a significant move to promote environmentally sustainable industrial development and enhance resource efficiency among MSME units, a Stakeholder Consultation Workshop was organized under the ‘Greening of MSMEs’ initiative in Solan district. The workshop witnessed active participation from entrepreneurs and industry representatives from the industrial hubs of Baddi and Nalagarh.

Jointly conducted by Frost & Sullivan and Tinge Consultancy, the workshop provided participants with in-depth knowledge on key subjects such as energy conservation, waste management, green financing, water conservation and recycling, and resource efficiency. Experts emphasized the concept of Resource Efficient Cleaner Production (RECP), outlining how MSMEs can optimize production using fewer resources while upholding environmental responsibilities.

The ‘Greening of MSMEs’ initiative is being implemented under the Government of India’s RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) program, with support from the World Bank. The primary objective is to empower the MSME sector both technically and financially, making it more competitive and environmentally responsible. Under this initiative, approximately 1,900 MSMEs in the state will be integrated into the greening process.

The workshop also introduced participants to modern industrial concepts such as Net Zero, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks, Circular Economy, and Decarbonization. Additionally, information was provided on available green financing schemes, technical solution providers, and real-time monitoring systems through digital portals.

It was highlighted that in the near future, more than 2,500 enterprises in Himachal Pradesh will receive specialized training on energy efficiency, waste management, and green financing. This initiative aligns with the Himachal Pradesh Government’s vision of transforming the state into a ‘Green Energy State’ by 2026, and contributes meaningfully toward India’s national goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070.

The workshop not only proved informative but also empowering, providing participating entrepreneurs with actionable insights and guidance on practical solutions and access to financial resources for their units.

Mr. Tilak Raj Sharma, Additional Director, Department of Industries, emphasized that ‘Greening of MSMEs’ is not merely an environmental initiative but a symbol of positive transformation in industrial mindset. He added that this initiative will not only contribute to environmental preservation but also make MSME units more self-reliant, competitive, and profitable.