Dharamshala, April 26 -- PWD and urban development minister Vikramaditya Singh said that the state government has proposed projects amounting to approximately Rs.5,400 crore under the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) to create robust infrastructure and vibrant economic hubs in urban areas of the state.

He requested the earmarking of Rs.1,350 crore to Himachal Pradesh as the central government share, keeping in view the small size and limited revenue base of the urban local bodies. Singh participated in a meeting held under the chairmanship of Union minister for housing and urban affairs Manohar Lal Khattar in New Delhi on Saturday where detailed discussions were held on the Urban Challenge Fund during the meeting.

"The private sector particip...