Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a post said strengthening the infrastructure for smooth transportation in the country is the priority of the Modi government. He said schemes worth Rs 154.25 crore for Una and Kangra region of Himachal Pradesh under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund CIRF have been approved.

Shri Gadkari said recently, Himachal has been affected by natural disasters and in this regard, there was a detailed discussion with BJP National President Shri J P Nadda and and Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur  regarding new approvals for infrastructure in Himachal.

The Minister said under this approval, two bridges will be constructed on Swan River at a cost of Rs 50.60 crore and Pong Dam on Beas River  at a cost of Rs 103.65 crore.

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