Shimla, Jan. 21 -- Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh stated that the state has received approval of Rs 2,247.24 crore from the Centre under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-Phase IV (PMGSY-IV), marking a major boost to rural connectivity in the state.
Under this approval, 294 new rural road projects with a total length of 1,538.608 kilometres have been sanctioned across various districts, he added while addressing media persons here on Wednesday.
The approval follows a recent meeting in New Delhi between union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Himachal Pradesh Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh. Singh had requested early clearance of Himachal Pradesh's PMGSY-IV proposals....