The Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, which is bearing the brunt of climate change's impact on lives, the environment, and the economy, and the World Bank met in February to explore a greener and more sustainable growth path to reach the goal of becoming a "Green Energy State" by 2026. It is expected to be one of the state's major renewable priorities, given more than 90% of the population lives in rural regions.
They rely heavily on conventional biomass, such as agricultural waste and animal manure, for residential purposes. Furthermore, climate change and unsustainable growth in the state, whose booming economy is heavily reliant on hydroelectric power, high-value horticultural and vegetable products, and tourism, contribute to extreme weather events that are expected to increase in frequency.
Mini and micro hydropower, as well as solar, biomass, and wind energy, are the state's primary renewable energy sources. With the modified policy, there has recently been a considerable increase in the percentage of solar and wind generation compared to hydropower. The World Bank indicated at the meeting that it is interested in the Green Resilient Integrated Development Programme for the state with a basin approach at an estimated cost of Rs 2,500 crore ($300 million) based on technical analyses, which may be enhanced further, according to an official statement.
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