Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched a fleet of electric taxis under the Rajiv Gandhi Self-Employment Start-Up Scheme on Wednesday.
During the launch, Himachal Pradesh CM said that the government is taking steps to reduce the number of diesel engine vehicles in government offices. The state’s Chief Minister also mentioned that vehicles have been given to young unemployed individuals with a 50% subsidy. Under the Rajiv Gandhi Self-Employment Start-up Scheme, young people purchasing a vehicle will only have to pay 10% of the total amount.
“The scheme is being offered under the Rajiv Gandhi Startup Scheme. Our government has taken steps to reduce the number of diesel engine vehicles in government offices. To give shape to that plan, the Rajiv Gandhi eTaxi Scheme w