Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approves new Energy Policy 2021

Why in news?

• The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, gave nod to Swaran Jayanti Energy Policy — 2021 that envisaged clean and green.

About the Energy policy 2021

• It added additional 10,000 MW of green energy though hydro, solar and other green energy sources by 2030 and expeditious development of green energy sources.
• It also lays stress on renewal energy sources viz. solar, wind, biomass and other non-conventional energy sources.
• This policy aims four-pronged strategy by way of participation of the state, joint, Central and private sectors,