New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh industries minister Mukesh Agnihotri called on Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Oscar Fernandes in New Delhi today. Agnihotri requested Union Minister to sanction Rs 24.91 crore for improvement and strengthening of Hoshiapur (Bankhandi Punjab border) to Una (Jhalera) road under central road fund.
Himachal Pradesh industries minister informed the union minister that chief minister Virbhadra Singh has taken up the matter with him regarding sanctioning of funds to 15 km road length which is strategic important from economic point of view for the resident of both of the states and better road connectivity between these areas will further boost social and economic activities in the region leading to overall growth of entire region.