Foundation Laid for New Road in Himachal Pradesh to Enhance Connectivity

In a significant move towards enhancing infrastructure, the Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has laid the foundation for the Rangad–Kunera link road. This project, costing ₹89 lakh, is part of a broader initiative to connect all villages in the Bhatiyat constituency by June 2027. With several road projects already approved, this development aims to improve connectivity and stimulate the rural economy. The event also addressed local grievances, showcasing the government's commitment to community engagement. Read on to discover more about this transformative project.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 13, 2026, 15:53 IST

New Road Project Initiated in Himachal Pradesh

Subhash Mahajan
Chamba (Banikhet)
The Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, officially inaugurated the construction of the Rangad–Kunera link road in the Gram Panchayat of Nagali today. The project is set to be completed with an investment of ₹89 lakh.

Speaking to a gathering in Rangad village, Pathania highlighted his commitment to the comprehensive development of the region. He pledged that by June 2027, every village in the Bhatiyat constituency would have access to improved road infrastructure. The Public Works Department is overseeing the construction to ensure that it meets technical standards, is of high quality, and is maintained regularly, thus establishing a reliable all-weather road network that accommodates the area's unique geographical features.

Pathania also shared that out of 18 planned road initiatives in the Gram Panchayats of Dalog, Nagali, Bagdhar, Samleu, Sudli, Moranu, Tappar, and others, 10 have already been sanctioned under the Forest Rights Act. He mentioned that surveys for the Lower Kandei–Chuhan and Samleu–Nichla Samleu link roads have been finalized, with the necessary departmental processes currently in progress. Additionally, surveys for connecting the villages of Bassa and Bhanu have been completed, and preparations for revenue documentation are underway.

In a significant announcement, Pathania revealed that a detailed project report for the Nagali–Sanjap link road, estimated at nearly ₹19 crore, has been submitted for approval under the second batch of PMGSY-IV. He emphasized that these initiatives will address road connectivity challenges and stimulate the rural economy through enhanced road networks.

During the event, Pathania also took the time to address local concerns. The gathering included notable attendees such as State Forest Corporation Director Chela Krishan Chand, former Panchayat Samiti President Suresh Kumar Sharma, Gram Panchayat Pradhan Seema Devi, Zila Parishad member Pradeep Kumar, SDM Anil Bhardwaj, PWD SE Jeet Singh Thakur, and various other officials and local representatives.