India approves $475M plan for Himachal Pradesh roads, including a major tunnel.

The Indian government has approved a $4.5 billion plan for road and bridge development in Himachal Pradesh for 2024-25, aimed at enhancing connectivity and tourism. Key projects include the construction of the Jalori Jot tunnel and the four-laning of the Kala Amb-Paonta Sahib road. This plan seeks to improve infrastructure, benefiting local residents and boosting the state's economy.