Sudhanshu Sharma
Nurpur
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri flagged off five new electric buses from the HRTC workshop at Jasur on Wednesday. These buses have been added to the Pathankot depot and will operate on routes including Pathankot–Baijnath, Dada Siba, Gagret, Haripur–Dharamshala, and Kundihar. He also announced ₹1 crore for the development of the HRTC workshop at Jasur.
Agnihotri said the government has begun transforming the HRTC fleet, with plans to induct 1,000 electric buses, 200 hydrogen buses, and 250 diesel buses. Recruitment for 300 drivers and 300 conductors will also be initiated soon.
💧 Fina Singh Project to Be Completed in Record Time The Deputy CM announced that ₹350 crore has been sanctioned for the Fina Singh Project, a long-pending dream of late leader Sat Mahajan. Despite ₹300 crore already spent, the project had been stalled for nearly 12 years. Agnihotri assured that the dam’s construction will now be completed swiftly, benefiting the people of Nurpur and fulfilling Sat Mahajan’s vision.
He recalled his emotional connection with the Nurpur region and paid tribute to Sat Mahajan, calling the completion of the Fina Singh Project a true homage to his legacy.
🚰 Water and Sewerage Works Progressing in Nurpur Agnihotri informed that under the Jal Shakti Department, sewerage works worth ₹42.50 crore and drinking water projects worth ₹35 crore are underway in the Nurpur constituency.
🔋 Each Electric Bus to Cover 250 km Daily HRTC Divisional Manager Pankaj Chadha said each bus will operate at least 250 km per day, with charging stations already set up at Jasur and Pathankot. The first bus was flagged off for the Baijnath Temple route.
Deputy Chairman (Planning) Bhavani Singh Pathania termed the launch of electric buses a major step toward cost-efficient and eco-friendly transport. Former MLA Ajay Mahajan thanked the Deputy CM for accelerating development in the Nurpur region.
The event was attended by HRTC Vice Chairman Ajay Verma, Block Congress President Sandesh Dadwal, Nurpur Municipal Council Chairperson Neeti Mahajan, SP Ilma Afroz, SDM Arun, HRTC officials, drivers, conductors, and other dignitaries.
