Shimla to have smart public transport: Virbhadra Singh

  • | Saturday | 24th June, 2017

SHIMLA: An elated Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh on Friday said promoting smart public transport along with developing footpaths for pedestrians, eco-tourism and better management of natural springs will be the top priorities for restoring the glory of Shimla under the Smart Cities Mission.According to the CM, the Smart City project would also help improve water supply infrastructure, sewerage, storm water drainage system, urban transport, e-governance, capacity building and institutional strengthening.Unscientific disposal of sewage and solid waste is threatening the pristine environment and water sources of the "Queen of Hills", as Shimla was fondly called by the British colonial rulers.

SHIMLA: An elated Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh on Friday said promoting smart public transport along with developing footpaths for pedestrians, eco-tourism and better management of natural springs will be the top priorities for restoring the glory of Shimla under the Smart Cities Mission.According to the CM, the Smart City project would also help improve water supply infrastructure, sewerage, storm water drainage system, urban transport, e-governance, capacity building and institutional strengthening.Unscientific disposal of sewage and solid waste is threatening the pristine environment and water sources of the "Queen of Hills", as Shimla was fondly called by the British colonial rulers.

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