# Kangra MP urges mandatory modern tech for Himachal road building 2026-08-08T22:50:12+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet BJP MP Rajiv Bhardwaj has demanded in the Lok Sabha that the Union road transport ministry adopt modern, eco-friendly techniques for road construction in Himachal Pradesh and other Himalayan states. He said large-scale mountain cutting and blasting for four-lane projects are increasing landslides every monsoon, causing road closures, loss of life and property, and crores in repair costs. Bhardwaj cited the Parwanoo four-lane project, where techniques like Turf Reinforcement Mats are reducing landslide risks. He urged a separate ‘Mountain Road Construction Policy’ with mandatory geological studies, slope stability audits, and methods such as rock bolting, hydroseeding, and soil nailing. The MP said Himachal’s agriculture, horticulture, and tourism economy would suffer if mountains become unstable. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: environment, Himachal Pradesh, landslides, Lok Sabha, Rajiv Bhardwaj, road construction Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kangra-mp-urges-mandatory-modern-tech-for-himachal-road-building/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kangra-mp-urges-mandatory-modern-tech-for-himachal-road-building/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.