Himachal CM seeks separate norms for hill states in annual allocations

<h1>Separate norms for hill states urged in allocations, and RIDF eligibility sought for ground solar and electric buses.</h1> Separate normative treatment for hill states in annual state-wise allocations was proposed, recommending inclusion of forest cover, greening initiatives and ecological contributions in allocation criteria. Requests were made to expand RIDF eligibility to cover ground-mounted solar projects and electric buses to support panchayat energy self-sufficiency and transport electrification, to develop supply and value chains in fisheries and animal husbandry, to permit greater state-level flexibility for project-specific changes in NABARD-approved programmes, and to address cooperative constraints under Section 118 by utilising and computerising PACS for milk procurement.