In June 2021, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated several road projects in which district of Himachal Pradesh?

In June 2021, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated several road projects in which district of Himachal Pradesh? Correct Answer Kullu 

The correct answer is Kullu.

  • Union Minister for Road, Transport, and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated several road projects in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, on 24 June 2021.
  • He informed that within the next 2 years the travelling distance between Delhi to Kullu would be reduced to 7 hours.
  • Road projects worth Rs 2000 cr have been completed in the State and work is in progress on projects worth Rs 7000 cr. 
  • Himachal Pradesh:
    • Chief Minister - Jai Ram Thakur.
    • Governor - Bandaru Dattatreya.
    • Number of Districts - 12.
    • Lok Sabha seats - 4.
    • Rajya Sabha seats - 3.

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