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Centre approves Rs 25.11 crore to improve NH 305 stretch

Centre approves Rs 25.11 crore to improve NH 305 stretch
Centre approves Rs 25.11 crore to improve NH 305 stretch in HP: PWD Minister · theprint.in

Big roads are important because they help people travel safely and quickly.

In a state called Himachal Pradesh, in India, some roads are old and need fixing.

The person in charge of roads for the country, a minister named Nitin Gadkari, said the government will pay money to fix one of these roads.

The money is 25.11 crore rupees, which is a very large amount.

The road is called National Highway 305, and it goes from a place called Banjar to a place called Aut.

The state's road minister, Vikramaditya Singh, also asked for money for other roads and a tunnel.

The tunnel is called the Jalori tunnel and would cost 1,775 crore rupees.

The minister agreed to think about helping with more projects, like another highway called NH 303.

These roads help farmers carry apples to market, so many people will be happy.

Fixing roads helps everyone get where they need to go.

Key facts

Approved fund
Rs 25.11 crore (in-principle)
Road stretch
Banjar to Aut on National Highway 305
State
Himachal Pradesh
Jalori tunnel proposal
Rs 1,775 crore, expediting urged
NH 303 (Nagrota Bagwan-Ranital road)
Rs 395 crore, agreed in principle
CRIF approvals for 2026-27
Rs 239.45 crore for two roads
Setu Bandhan bridge fund request
Rs 3.46 crore
Requested annual CRIF allocation
Rs 200 crore

Quotes

Vikramaditya Singh

Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department Minister

“The PWD minister thanked Gadkari for approving Rs 239.45 crore for upgradation of two important roads under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund in 2026-27.”
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“The Central government has given in‑principle approval for release of Rs 25.11 crore to improve a key road stretch in the state.”
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