Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over a meeting with MLAs from Kangra, Kinnaur, and Kullu districts to discuss infrastructure development and funding priorities in urban areas under the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF).

 Seeking suggestions from the MLAs, the Chief Minister emphasized the need to address issues such as state development policies, financial resource mobilization, economic growth, administration improvement, and employment generation.

Under the UIDF, MLAs were urged to propose five priorities, including schemes for roads, bridges, minor irrigation, and rural drinking water/sewage.

Notably, the government aims to tackle regional disparities in urban development under Municipal Corporations.

The Chief Minister highlighted the state's commitment to becoming a green energy hub by March 31, 2026, replacing HRTC buses with e-buses and establishing e-charging stations.

In the Kangra district, various MLAs put forth their priorities. MLA Ranbir Singh advocated for road expansion, health center construction, and land erosion prevention.

MLA Malendra Rajan focused on education, urging a medical college, school upgrades, and strengthening existing educational institutions.

MLA Bhawani Singh Pathania emphasized the completion of construction work and infrastructure development in Fatehpur.

 Kullu, MLA Bhuvneshwar Gaur urged the expedited completion of the Manali by-pass and development of tourism villages. MLA Surender Shourie emphasized the strengthening of NH-305 and improving water and electricity supply in Banjar.

MLA Lokender Kumar called for road improvement, enhanced facilities during the Shrikhand Yatra, and the introduction of e-vehicles.