Shimla, Aug. 24 -- Strengthening the charging infrastructure required for the operation of electric buses across the state, the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) is establishing charging stations at 80 locations at a cost of Rs 122 crore. After presiding over a review meeting with senior officials of HRTC on Sunday, deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri said, "The charging stations have already been installed at 34 locations, while work at 21 locations is expected to be completed within the next one month." "The process of establishing charging stations at the remaining 25 locations is also underway," he said. He said that these charging stations are being established at HRTC bus stands and workshops, which will provide charging facilities for electric buses operating on various routes and further facilitate their smooth and efficient operation. Agnihotri said that the expansion of charging infrastructure, alongside the introduction of electric buses, is an important step towards strengthening a modern, economical and environment-friendly public transport system in the State. He said that the charging stations are not being confined to major cities but are being established at various HRTC bus stands and workshops across the state. Charging stations will also be established at other locations in the future, wherever required, he added....