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Himachal Speaker Urges National Highway Status for Dharamshala‑Pangi Corridor
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🗓 30 Oct 2026, 09:02 AM
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The Speaker of Himachal Pradesh's Legislative Assembly has requested that the Dharamshala‑Pangi corridor be upgraded to a National Highway, citing strategic importance for the state.
The Speaker of Himachal Pradesh’s Legislative Assembly has formally requested that the Dharamshala‑Pangi corridor be classified as a National Highway. The proposal, submitted to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, highlights the route’s strategic significance for the state.
Proponents argue that upgrading the corridor would improve connectivity between Dharamshala and the remote Pangi valley, boost tourism, and enhance logistical support for defense installations in the region. The route currently falls under state jurisdiction, limiting funding and development opportunities.
The Ministry has acknowledged receipt of the request and will evaluate the corridor against national highway criteria. If approved, the state would receive central funding for road widening, safety improvements, and maintenance.
The Speaker’s initiative has been welcomed by local officials, who see it as a step toward greater integration of the region’s infrastructure with national networks.
Proponents argue that upgrading the corridor would improve connectivity between Dharamshala and the remote Pangi valley, boost tourism, and enhance logistical support for defense installations in the region. The route currently falls under state jurisdiction, limiting funding and development opportunities.
The Ministry has acknowledged receipt of the request and will evaluate the corridor against national highway criteria. If approved, the state would receive central funding for road widening, safety improvements, and maintenance.
The Speaker’s initiative has been welcomed by local officials, who see it as a step toward greater integration of the region’s infrastructure with national networks.