Shimla, Dec. 15 -- union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday approved the upgrade of two roads in Himachal Pradesh.

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur had written to Gadkari requesting the upgrade of roads in their respective constituencies, which has now been approved under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF).

Gadkari had also written to Agnihotri, informing him of the approval for the upgrade of the Jajon Morh to Tahliwal Chowk via Bhai Ka Morh link road. Gadkari wrote, "Mukesh Agnihotri, as you know, infrastructure development has been a key part of the government's efforts to boost economic growth.

"To fulfill this mission, my ministry has initiated s...