SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, May 6 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:

PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh today here informed that the State has achieved significant progress under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-III. The department has successfully procured sanction for the construction of 3,123 kilometers of rural roads and 43 bridges, with a total cost of Rs. 3,345.81 crore under PMGSY-III.

Vikramaditya Singh said that the department has made concerted efforts to expedite the execution of these works. So far now, 517.334 kilometers of road length has been completed, incurring an expenditure of Rs. 802.59 crore. This progress reflects the commitment of the de...