The state leads nationally in uploading DPRs under PMGSY Phase-IV, with a target to construct 1,500 km of roads. However, this could drop to 400–500 km if land acquisition and local cooperation issues persist.
Himachal Pradesh PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Tuesday said that the state has achieved significant progress under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-III.
He stated that a total capital expenditure request of Rs 1,400 crore was submitted to the Union Government for the financial year 2025-26, out of which Rs 267 crore was released in the first phase.
Singh stated this while replying to the question of MLA (Churah in Chamba district) Dr Hansraj in the state Legislative Assembly in Wednesday.
Himachal Pradesh Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Friday informed that the Project Internal Approval Committee of NABARD in its 141st meeting has approved Rs 109.3 crore for 10 rural road projects in six districts of Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh has expressed gratitude towards the Central government for accepting the state's request to metalling of old roads along with new ones under fourth phase of Pradhan Mantro Gram Sadak Yojana.
He said that there is a law for street vendors in the state as well and that this law has been amended from time to time.
Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh called on Indian Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar at New Delhi on Friday.
Congress General Secretary in-charge of the Organisation KC Venugopal summoned Singh to the party headquarters and told him to strictly follow the party line.
His remarks come amid reports claiming that he has been summoned by the Congress high command regarding his comments.
