NHAI has invited fresh bids for preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for the widening of the 27.45-km Kaithlighat-Dhalli section of the Kalka-Shimla National Highway to four lanes. The earlier contract allotted to Shiv Valley Highways Projects was terminated in January due to tardy progress.

The World Bank has approved Rs. 585 crore for the State Roads Transformation Project (HPSRTP) for Himachal Pradesh. The project envisages upgrading of major roads as well as modernisation of the department. Several works have been earmarked to be undertaken with first tranche of project funds.

The World Bank had given its approval to fund the Rs 1,400-crore Shimla Water Supply and Sewerage Project, along with similar projects in 13 urban local bodies in Himachal Pradesh.

Twenty Eight projects worth approximately Rs 350 crore, including the construction of three flyovers, five roundabouts, five escalators and three smart parking lots, were approved by the Board of Directors of Shimla Smart City Mission.

Plans to set up small hydro electric projects upto 5.00 MW capacity for 11 identified Project sites. The proposed projects includes: A) 2.20 MW Nati Hydel Project; 3 MW Macchad-I, 4 MW Basari, 2.80 MW Basari-I, and 3.80 MW Sechi Gad project in Shimla district. B) 2 MW Khared, 3 MW Hared, and 3 MW Joiner-II in Chamba district. C) 0.50 MW Kyali Hydel Project in Kullu district. D) 5 MW Upper Neogal project in Kangra district. E) 4.50 MW Rupi Tikada project in Kinnaur district.

The company is implementing 111 MW Sawra-Kuddu hydroelectric project, run-of-the-river project, being constructed on river Pabber. Patel Engineering Ltd is the contractor.

Plans to set up Sewage Treatment Plant with 14.20 MLD capacity at Lalpani based on Advanced modern SBR technology. The completion is targeted in 18 months.

Plans to set up Sewage Treatment Plant with 14.20 MLD capacity at Lalpani based on Advanced modern SBR technology. The completion is targeted in 18 months.

Plans to assign the set up of Sewage Treatment Plants 5.20 MLD at Malyana based on Advanced modern SBR technology and upgradation of existing STP 1.3 MLD at Malyana, Shimla. The work will start in 3 months.