Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Secures Key Road Funding in Delhi Meeting
New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, in New Delhi on Wednesday, securing crucial financial commitments for the state's road infrastructure.
A key outcome of the meeting was Gadkari's in-principle approval of ₹200 crore under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for the Chaila-Neripul-Yashwant Nagar-Ochghat road. This project is expected to significantly benefit the state's apple growers by improving connectivity.
Chief Minister Sukhu emphasized the need for robust financial support from the central government for the ongoing repair and maintenance of roads and bridges across Himachal Pradesh.
During the discussions, Sukhu provided an update on the strategic Shimla-Mataur National Highway, which connects eight districts to the state capital and neighboring states. Given the challenging Himalayan topography, he specifically requested the inclusion of a maximum number of tunnels in the highway packages between Shimla-Shalaghat and Bhager-Hamirpur to ensure safety and geological stability.
The Chief Minister also urged for expediting the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for four-laning Package-4, covering the stretch from the end of the Hamirpur bypass at Chilbahal to Bhangbar, including a new northern Hamirpur bypass.
Highlighting another critical issue, Sukhu pointed out that the Chil Bahal to Pucca Broh section of NH-03 has sustained severe monsoon damage at multiple locations and has not been strengthened in over five years. Noting its importance as a route to major religious sites, he requested that this section be handed over to the NH wing of the Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department for development and maintenance. He also sought an early sanction of ₹38.37 crore from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for this work.
Union Minister Gadkari approved the requested amount and assured the state government of his ministry's full cooperation.
The meeting was also attended by the Chief Minister's Principal Advisor, Ram Subhag Singh.
New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, in New Delhi on Wednesday, securing crucial financial commitments for the state's road infrastructure.
A key outcome of the meeting was Gadkari's in-principle approval of ₹200 crore under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for the Chaila-Neripul-Yashwant Nagar-Ochghat road. This project is expected to significantly benefit the state's apple growers by improving connectivity.
Chief Minister Sukhu emphasized the need for robust financial support from the central government for the ongoing repair and maintenance of roads and bridges across Himachal Pradesh.
During the discussions, Sukhu provided an update on the strategic Shimla-Mataur National Highway, which connects eight districts to the state capital and neighboring states. Given the challenging Himalayan topography, he specifically requested the inclusion of a maximum number of tunnels in the highway packages between Shimla-Shalaghat and Bhager-Hamirpur to ensure safety and geological stability.
The Chief Minister also urged for expediting the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for four-laning Package-4, covering the stretch from the end of the Hamirpur bypass at Chilbahal to Bhangbar, including a new northern Hamirpur bypass.
Highlighting another critical issue, Sukhu pointed out that the Chil Bahal to Pucca Broh section of NH-03 has sustained severe monsoon damage at multiple locations and has not been strengthened in over five years. Noting its importance as a route to major religious sites, he requested that this section be handed over to the NH wing of the Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department for development and maintenance. He also sought an early sanction of ₹38.37 crore from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for this work.
Union Minister Gadkari approved the requested amount and assured the state government of his ministry's full cooperation.
The meeting was also attended by the Chief Minister's Principal Advisor, Ram Subhag Singh.
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