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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the closing ceremony of the International Shimla Summer Festival, marking a significant cultural event. During the ceremony, he emphasized environmental conservation and launched the Plastic Neutral Himachal-2030 campaign. The event included a cycle run to raise awareness about plastic pollution and saw participation from students, volunteers, and citizens. Sukhu stressed that protecting nature is integral to Himachal's identity and requires collective effort.

Key Points: Sukhu Closes Shimla Summer Festival with Eco Drive

  • Himachal CM concludes International Shimla Summer Festival with grand ceremony
  • Launches Plastic Neutral Himachal-2030 awareness campaign
  • Flags off cycle run to eliminate plastic pollution
  • Administers environmental pledge to citizens
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Himachal CM presides over closing ceremony of International Shimla Summer Festival

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu leads summer festival finale and launches plastic-neutral campaign on World Environment Day

"Protecting the environment from plastic is a shared responsibility. - CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, June 6

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the closing ceremony of the International Shimla Summer Festival held here at the Ridge on Thursday evening, according to an official statement from the state government.

According to an official statement, on this occasion, the Chief Minister released the souvenir of the Summer Festival.

Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap, who is also the Chairman of the International Shimla Summer Festival Organising Committee, presented a memento, a traditional Himachali cap, and a shawl to the Chief Minister as a token of respect.

Following the ceremony, the Chief Minister also interacted with tourists.

Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania, MLA Harish Janartha, Principal Advisor (Media) to the Chief Minister Naresh Chauhan, Mayor Surinder Chauhan, Deputy Mayor Uma Kaushal, Vice Chairman Himachal Pradesh Forest Development Corporation Kehar Singh Khachi, Advocate General Anup Kumar Rattan and other dignitaries were also present.

Earlier on Thursday, on the occasion of World Environment Day, the Himachal Chief Minister flagged off a cycle run from Oak Over in Shimla to eliminate plastic pollution.

The Chief Minister also launched the Plastic Neutral Himachal--2030 awareness campaign and the Clean Shimla Drive.

The event, jointly organised by the Department of Environment, Science, Technology & Climate Change and HP Council for Science, Technology & Environment (HIMCOSTE), saw the participation of students, volunteers, home guard jawans and people from various sections of society.

On this occasion, CM Sukhu also administered a pledge to the gathering to make Himachal Pradesh plastic-neutral.Extending his greetings on World Environment Day, the Chief Minister emphasised that everyone must contribute towards making Himachal plastic-free, saying, "Protecting the environment from plastic is a shared responsibility."

"Serious and consistent efforts are required over the next five years, not only to free Himachal from plastic but also to raise awareness on the issue. Protecting nature is an integral part of our culture and identity," he added.

The Chief Minister said that Himachal's natural beauty gives the state its unique identity, and to preserve this, we must continue working with a positive and proactive approach.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Wonderful to see Shimla getting global recognition through such festivals! 🌄 The plastic-free initiative is especially commendable. Tourists like me visit Himachal for its pristine beauty - we must all do our part to keep it clean. Kudos to CM Sukhu for leading by example!
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Priya M.
While the festival sounds grand, I hope the government is also focusing on improving basic infrastructure in Shimla. The roads and water supply issues need urgent attention if we want to attract more international tourists. Still, the environment initiatives are a step in the right direction.
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Amit S.
Plastic Neutral Himachal by 2030 is an ambitious goal! But will there be proper waste management systems in place? In my last visit, I saw plastic bottles littered even in remote areas. The government should install more recycling bins and impose stricter fines for littering.
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Neha T.
The traditional Himachali cap and shawl presentation warms my heart! ❤️ Our hill states have such rich cultural heritage that needs to be preserved. More such festivals showcasing local art, music and handicrafts would be wonderful. Maybe next year they can include a handicraft exhibition?
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Sanjay P.
Good initiative but implementation is key. We've seen many such campaigns come and go. What's different this time? The government should share quarterly progress reports on plastic reduction. Also, what alternatives are being provided to small shopkeepers who rely on plastic packaging?
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Kavita R.
The cycle run event on World Environment Day is such a thoughtful idea! 🚴‍♂️ More cities should adopt this. Shimla's cool climate makes it perfect for cycling tourism too. Maybe the government can develop proper cycling tracks as part of their green initiatives? Would love to pedal through those pine forests!

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