Himachal Education Minister Rohit Thakur lays foundation stone of Rs 8.6-cr road in Shurachali

Himachal Education Minister Rohit Thakur today visited the Shurachali area under the Jubbal-Nawar-Kotkhai Legislative Assembly constituency, where he laid the foundation stone for the upgradation of the Kyara-Bhauwan road at a cost of Rs 8.6 crore. He also inspected the ongoing construction of the Primary Health Centre at Bholad, being built at a cost of Rs 1.87 crore, and inaugurated a gym constructed at a cost of Rs 3 lakh.

Speaking on the occasion, the minister said road connectivity was vital for development in a mountainous state like Himachal Pradesh.

“Given the difficult geographical terrain, road connectivity is essential for taking development to every village and ensuring access to basic necessities. Roads are particularly important in horticulture-rich regions, as they enable farmers to transport their produce to markets in a timely manner. Therefore, roads are the lifeline of the mountains,” he said.

Thakur said that 182 new roads had been constructed in the constituency, while development projects worth Rs 550 crore were currently underway.

He said the Saraswati Nagar-Jharashli Road was being upgraded at a cost of Rs 17 crore. In addition, 15 new roads had been constructed at a cost of Rs 4 crore, while 11 new roads had been paved. The five-kilometre Bholad-Chupadi Road had also been upgraded at a cost of Rs 1 crore under the annual maintenance plan.

Later, the minister attended the historic and renowned district-level Rathal Fair in the Shurachali region of Jubbal subdivision as the chief guest.

Addressing the gathering, Thakur said fairs and festivals were an integral part of the state’s rich cultural heritage and stressed on the need to preserve and promote these traditions.

“Fairs and festivals symbolise our rich culture. It is essential to preserve the cultural heritage of the state. Our culture teaches us the values of mutual love, harmony and togetherness,” he said.