Shimla, Oct. 10 -- Union health and family welfare and chemicals and fertilisers minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday urged the state government to expedite pending clearances, resolve land acquisition and funding issues, and ensure timely completion of approved projects. Nadda reviewed major infrastructure and development projects in Himachal Pradesh, including National Highway projects involving investments of Rs.55,103 crore and the Rs.15,624 crore Kishau Multipurpose Project, which has gained fresh momentum following its declaration as a national project. Nadda emphasised that the state government must ensure effective utilisation of approved funds, timely administrative decisions and regular monitoring to prevent delays in projects of public importance. Highlighting the importance of infrastructure in a mountainous state, Nadda said road and rail connectivity were critical not only for mobility but also for enabling patients to reach hospitals, helping farmers and horticulturists access markets, promoting tourism and employment, and facilitating relief operations during natural disasters. The Rs.15,624 crore Kishau multipurpose project emerged as a key focus of the review following its declaration as a national project in September 2026. An agreement signed on September 15 among Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi has paved the way for taking forward the long-pending project. National highway (NH) development featured prominently in the discussions, with NHAI projects in Himachal Pradesh accounting for investments totalling Rs.55,103 crore. Nadda reviewed progress on four key corridors - Kiratpur-Manali, Pathankot-Mandi, Parwanoo-Shimla and Shimla-Mataur - and stressed the need to maintain construction quality, improve safety and meet stipulated deadlines. Railway connectivity projects also came under review, with Nadda calling for prompt resolution of land acquisition and funding-related issues that could affect project timelines. The approximately Rs.13,410 crore Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri railway project remains a major priority, with the Bhanupalli-Bilaspur section targeted for completion by December 2027....