Shimla
Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh today here informed that the state government’s persistent efforts have resulted in the approval of road projects worth Rs. 293.36 crore under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for the financial year 2024-25. He said that the sanctioned projects include five road and bridge works aimed at improving connectivity and infrastructure in various parts of the state.
The Minister stated that the PWD department has been consistently advocating for these projects and engaging with the central government to meet the state’s infrastructure requirements. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the efforts have successfully secured funding for key projects across Shimla, Hamirpur, Kangra and Mandi districts.
He said that the approved works include Rs. 54.87 crore for the upgradation of the 52 km Tikkar-Jarol-Gahan-Nanakhari-Khamadi road in Shimla, Rs. 41.10 crore for the 20 km Sujanpur Tihra-Sandhol road in Hamirpur, Rs. 79.25 crore for the 37 km Navgaon-Beri road in Hamirpur, Rs. 86.34 crore for the construction of an 828-meter high-level bridge on Gaj Khad in Kangra and Rs. 31.80 crore for the upgradation of the 9.6 km Bakhrot-Karsog-Sanarli-Sainj road in Mandi.
The PWD Minister reaffirmed his commitment to improving infrastructure in the state and that these projects would not only enhance road conditions but also promote economic growth and improve the quality of life for the residents of these regions.
