Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari had approved a proposal of the Himachal Pradesh government to increase allotments under a central fund to improve roads in the hill state.
The Central Road Fund (CRF) for the state has been increased from Rs 210 cr to Rs 300 cr, the chief minister said in a press release issued here after his meeting with Gadkari in New Delhi.
"The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has given his approval to the proposal," he said.
The chief minister has also urged the Union Minister to set up a special fund under the CRF for improvement of black spots and construction of crash barriers on roads in Himachal Pradesh, according to the release.
In view of the topography of hill states and occurrence of accidents, Thakur said he had suggested that a concrete policy be made on road maintenance and safety.
"The Union Minister has approved the suggestion in principle," he said.
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The chief minister also discussed and reviewed important issues of the state, which are pending with the ministry, the release read.
Senior officers of the Road Transport and Highways Ministry were also present in the meeting.
"Union Minister Nitin Gadkari asked the officers to complete the formalities for construction of new highways approved for the state.
"He also directed the authorities to ensure that in view of the tourist season, repair and construction work on national highways be undertaken in such a way that there no inconvenience is faced by tourists coming to the state, Thakur said.