Himachal Transport Department Earns ₹912 Crore Revenue, Receives ₹18.7 Crore Award from Centre

Shimla, May 18:
The Himachal Pradesh Transport Department has recorded a revenue of ₹912 crore for the financial year 2024–25, marking an increase of ₹132 crore compared to the previous year. The department has set a target to cross the ₹1,000 crore mark in the upcoming financial year. The update was shared by Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri during a press briefing in Shimla.

He further noted that the department’s efficient performance earned it a reward of ₹18.7 crore from the Central Government. A key revenue-generating measure has been the imposition of a Special Road Tax on vehicles entering from other states, which has so far brought in ₹17 crore. However, despite a two-year grace period, some vehicle owners have yet to pay the tax and will now be required to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Excise Department.

The department has also earned ₹37 crore through the auction of fancy registration numbers, with over 20 lakh fancy numbers auctioned to date. Additionally, scrapping facilities have been established in Solan and Nadaun under the vehicle scrappage policy.

Looking ahead, the department is set to install seven automated vehicle testing stations for vehicle fitness certification. The Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) has already been implemented to improve traffic regulation and safety.

In terms of public transport expansion, the department plans to roll out 1,000 new routes, which will include 350 mid-sized 18-seater vehicles and 422 large buses. To support the shift to electric mobility, EV charging stations are being established, and charging infrastructure has already been set up at 23 petrol stations across the state.

These initiatives reflect a broader strategy to modernize transport infrastructure, improve revenue generation, and promote sustainable mobility in Himachal Pradesh.