Old Hindustan-Tibet road to be restored: Himachal Pradesh govt

October 7, 2013

Press Trust of India |

Shimla: The 19th century Hindustan-Tibet road, also known as Silk route, will be restored for vehicular traffic as an alternative to National Highway No 1, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said on Sunday.”This road will be widened for regular bus services to ensure transportation facility to the people of the district round the year,” Mr Singh said.

The road was laid by Britishers in the 19th century to connect with Tibet for trade through Shipki.
The chief minister was addressing a public meeting at Reckong Peo in tribal Kinnaur district.

He also said that all possible help was given to the flood-hit Kinnaur.

“The state government has provided all possible assistance to restore normalcy in rain ravaged Kinnaur district, which suffered huge losses due to heavy rains and floods during the monsoon season,” Mr Singh said.

He said that the government has ensured that there was no shortage of funds for the relief and restoration of vehicular traffic and the roads were restored.

The Chief Minister also said that the government will provide suitable land to rehabilitate the families who have lost their houses in the natural calamity.

He announced to provide Rs. 40 lakh for construction of a stadium at Pooh, and said that a survey would be conducted for laying the sewerage system in Pooh.

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