Shimla, April 26 -- Himachal Pradesh Public Works Development (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Sunday presented a Rs 5,400 crore urban development roadmap to the Centre and secured a commitment for projects worth Rs 1,100-1,200 crore at a high-level meeting in the national capital.

The meeting, chaired by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, focused on the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) and strategies to strengthen urban infrastructure in hill states.

During the discussions, Singh sought a central share of Rs 1,350 crore, highlighting Himachal Pradesh's unique geographical challenges, including its 90 per cent mountainous terrain and an annual tourist influx of around 1.45 crore. He also pushed for "hill-specifi...