Shimla, June 22 -- : Himachal Pradesh Revenue, Horticulture, Tribal Development and Public Grievances Redressal Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Monday warned that contractors showing unsatisfactory progress in the HP Shiva Project by June 30 would be blacklisted and their contracts terminated.

Chairing a review meeting on the implementation of the ambitious horticulture project in Mandi and Una districts, Negi directed contractors and executing agencies to complete all works within the stipulated timelines, making it clear that no extension would be granted under any circumstances.

The minister reviewed project activities being undertaken over nearly 1,085 hectares across 98 clusters in Mandi district and 224 hectares across 12 clusters in U...