Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Himachal Pradesh Seeks Road and Taxi Permit Enhancements
The Deputy Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Mukesh Agnihotri, met with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to discuss road infrastructure and taxi permit extensions.
Agnihotri requested the extension of taxi permit validity from 12 to 15 years to align with vehicle scrapping policies and local demands.
He also pushed for a national highway designation for the Nangal–Jaijon road, citing its strategic importance and submitted a detailed project report.
Furthermore, he requested an extension of NH 503A and sought approval for road upgrades and bridge constructions.
Gadkari responded positively, assuring consideration and action on the proposals.
Himachal Pradesh Deputy CM met with Union Minister Gadkari to discuss various matters.
Agnihotri requested an extension of all India taxi permit validity to 15 years.
He sought the declaration of the Nangal–Jaijon road as a national highway.
The Deputy CM requested the extension of the four-lane NH 503A.
Agnihotri also sought approval for the upgradation of the Jaijon Modh–Tahliwal Chowk road and construction of bridges.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.
- What
- Meeting to discuss infrastructure and taxi permit validity.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To improve infrastructure, enhance connectivity, and support local taxi operators.
- Current Taxi Permit Validity
- 12 years
- Requested Taxi Permit Validity
- 15 years
- Pending Capital Investment Assistance
- Rs 7.63 crore
- Road Proposed for National Highway Status
- Nangal–Jaijon road
- DPR Cost for Nangal-Jaijon Road
- Rs 429 crore
- NH 503A Extension
- Bankhandi to Jhaleda
- Estimated Cost for Road Upgradation
- Rs 48.69 crore