Punjab Newsline, Shimla, April 1-
Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh today here informed that the Ministry of Rural Development has accorded clearance to the bridge projects proposed by Himachal Pradesh under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III), Batch-I of 2024-25. The approval follows the recommendations of the Empowered Committee and the compliance report submitted by the State government.
The approved projects include the construction of 21 bridges with a total length of 970.772 meters, amounting to Rs. 140.90 crore. Of this, Rs. 126.81 crore will be provided by the Ministry of Rural Development, while the State government will contribute Rs. 14.09 crore. These projects are expected to significantly enhance rural connectivity, particularly in districts such as Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti, and Mandi.
Under this several bridges across Himachal Pradesh have been approved for upgradation to improve road connectivity. In Hamirpur district, projects include the upgradation of bridges over Chainth Khad, Seer Khad, and Lindi Khad on the Bassi to Sarkaghat road.
Vikramaditya Singh has expressed gratitude to Union Minister for Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, for approving these projects, which will enhance connectivity in the state. He said that the clearance comes with specific conditions to ensure the highest quality standards.