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Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Thakur has directed the Public Works Department (PWD) to speed up ongoing road repairs in Shimla district's Jubbal-Kotkhai area to ensure the smooth movement of apple-laden vehicles during the ongoing apple season. He asked officials to prioritise damaged roads, open completed stretches without delay and remove debris and other obstructions. The minister also called for coordination between departments and regular monitoring of critical routes. The directions come as road conditions remain important for transporting apple produce from the state's major growing areas to markets.
Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Thakur has directed Public Works Department (PWD) officials to expedite ongoing road and infrastructure works in the Jubbal-Kotkhai constituency of Shimla district to facilitate the transportation of apple produce during the ongoing apple season.
Thakur reviewed the progress of PWD works in the constituency and asked officials to take necessary measures to ensure the smooth movement of apple-laden vehicles as well as the general public.
He directed that damaged roads be repaired on priority and that completed roads be opened to traffic without delay. He also called for coordination among the departments concerned to manage traffic efficiently during the apple season.
The minister further instructed officials to ensure the timely removal of debris and other obstructions from roads. Critical routes are to be kept under close monitoring throughout the apple season so that disruptions to transportation can be addressed quickly.
The directions are particularly relevant for the Jubbal-Kotkhai region, one of Himachal Pradesh's important apple-growing areas, where road connectivity plays a key role in moving produce from orchards to markets. With the apple season underway, delays or road closures can affect the movement of both produce and other traffic.
The focus on road repairs also comes amid continuing monsoon-related damage across Himachal Pradesh, where heavy rainfall has affected roads and other infrastructure in several areas. The state has
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