The Chaila-Sultanpur-Kumarhatti road will be developed to promote horticulture in Sirmaur and Shimla districts.
It is a key link road to the apple belt of Shimla district and is used by growers to transport their produce to various markets in North India, including Solan, Parwanoo and Delhi. However, the road is in a deplorable condition for want of repairs. This often causes problems in transportation and, some times, results in accidents.
Besides the Kalka-Shimla highway, a large number of apple growers use this road to transport their produce. The road was declared a national highway years ago, but sufficient funds were not provided for its maintenance or widening. However, the state Public Works Department (PWD) is now keen on improving its condition.
