Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday announced that the Dhalli-Narkanda-Rampur road will be upgraded into a four-lane highway to improve connectivity and boost tourism in the region. The announcement came after he paid obeisance at the Hatu Mata Temple in Narkanda.
Project Details and Survey Completion
The Chief Minister confirmed that the survey for the project has already been completed. He stated that the road will be upgraded into a four-lane highway, and tunnel construction will be given priority to minimize damage caused by landslides and ensure safer travel.
Hatu Mata Ropeway and Other Developments
Sukhu also mentioned that the state government is actively pursuing the construction of the Hatu Mata Ropeway, which has been proposed under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Although the project may take three to four years to materialize, the government is committed to implementing it on priority. Additionally, funds have been sanctioned for improving the Hatu Mata road, with special emphasis on avoiding tree felling while ensuring better facilities for devotees visiting the shrine.
Grant for Narkanda Nagar Panchayat
On the occasion, the CM announced a grant of Rs 50 lakh for the Narkanda Nagar Panchayat, which was elected unopposed in the recently concluded urban local body elections. Later, newly elected Panchayati Raj representatives accorded a warm welcome to the CM and felicitated him. He also planted a sapling in Narkanda as part of environmental conservation efforts.
Promotion of Religious Tourism
Speaking to mediapersons, Sukhu said Himachal is globally known for its rich 'Dev Culture' and that people of the state have deep faith in their local deities. He emphasized that the government is making concerted efforts to promote religious tourism across Himachal Pradesh, which is home to several revered temples and pilgrimage destinations.
MLA Kuldeep Rathore, Dehra MLA and the CM's wife Kamlesh Thakur, along with other dignitaries, were present on the occasion.
