Upskilling for a Clean Mobility Future: Himachal Pradesh Conducts Training on Electric Vehicle Technologies
To strengthen technical capacity in the electric mobility sector, ICLEI South Asia, with the support of the Himachal Pradesh Transport Department, organised a week-long training programme on Electric Vehicles (EVs) from 15-23 September 2025. The programme, held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, aimed to upskill Industrial Training Institute (ITI) instructors from across […]
Driving Change at High Altitudes: Promoting Electric Mobility in Lahaul Spiti
In India’s northern state of Himachal Pradesh, along the rugged Himalayan terrain lie the high-altitude districts of Lahaul and Spiti. With elevations ranging from 10,000 to 14,500 feet, it is one of India’s most breathtakingly beautiful and environmentally fragile regions, characterised by its cold desert climate, glacial terrain, and unique cultural heritage, and is increasingly […]
Lahaul Pasturelands: Stakeholders Hold Final Stage of Talks on Restoration Plan
A detailed site visit to Lahaul valley in Himachal Pradesh was undertaken to hold the final round of stakeholder consultations and discussions with local officials for developing a restoration plan for high-altitude grasslands, under the UNDP-supported SECURE Himalaya project. The discussions held during the visit revolved around the ratification of the areas and the causes […]