PWD Minister calls on Shivraj Singh Chouhan
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SHIMLA 21 Feb 2026
· Seeks special relaxation for Dodra Kwar road works
· Submits proposal for 1,200 km of new roads under PMGSY-IV to Centre
Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh called on Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan at New Delhi today. He presented a detailed report on projects being implemented in the State under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-IV.
During the meeting, the Minister particularly raised the issue of road works in the highly remote and high-altitude Dodra Kwar region of Shimla district. He informed the Union Minister that a portion of the road sanctioned under PMGSY Phase-I for the Dodra Kwar area remains incomplete due to extremely difficult terrain, fragile topography, severe weather conditions and a limited working season.
He said that the road is of critical importance for local residents, disaster management in border areas, medical emergencies and the supply of essential commodities.
The Public Works Minister sought special relaxation, additional financial support and technical assistance for the pending road packages in Dodra Kwar, as well as for the remaining works under PMGSY Phase-I, so that this geographically challenging region can be provided with all-weather road connectivity at the earliest.
He further said that Himachal has received approval for nearly 1,500 kilometers of rural roads under PMGSY-IV, with an estimated cost of approximately Rs. 2,300 crore. In addition, the state government has submitted a proposal to the Centre for around 1,200 kilometers of additional roads under Phase-II of PMGSY-IV. Detailed Project Reports for these proposed works were currently being prepared by the Public Works Department.
