Punjab Newsline, New Delhi, December 13-
PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh called on Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari at New Delhi today.
He thanked the Union Minister for sanctioning 350 crores under CRIF which will go a long way in improving road connectivity and enhancing economic growth of the state. He also thanked for the support extended by the Minister for providing exemption to ropeway projects from forest clearances by the Union Ministry for Environment, Forest & Climate Change.
PWD Minister also requested for construction of an alternate road from Ghatasni, Shilha- Badhani-Bhubujot- Kullu with the tunnel at Bhubujot which will reduce 40 km distance on NH144. He said that this is very important from tourism point of view besides its strategic importance. He further added that this will greatly facilitate tourists visiting Kullu district.
Vikramaditya Singh also urged Gadkari for providing approval for construction of Rs 125.57 crore double lane bridge over river Beas between Basantipattan and Kheri connecting Kangra & Hamirpur districts on priority under Bharat Setu Yojna . He said that Chief Minister had also raised this issue with the Union Minister during his previous meeting.