DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved financial allocations of more than ₹805 crore for various development works across different districts of the state.
The approved funds will be utilised for a range of infrastructure and public welfare projects, including road construction and improvement, beautification of religious sites, safety and strengthening of dams and barrages, replacement of damaged sewer lines, drinking water facilities, construction of multipurpose buildings and grants to urban local bodies.
Among the major approvals, the Chief Minister has sanctioned ₹398.30 crore under a World Bank-funded project for the safety and strengthening of six dams and barrages operated by Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL).
Additionally, ₹1.72 crore has been approved for various development works in the Ranikhet Assembly constituency of Almora district.
₹398.30 Crore Approved for Safety of Six Dams and Barrages
Under the World Bank-funded project, ₹398.30 crore has been sanctioned for the safety and strengthening of six dams and barrages operated by UJVNL.
The funding is intended to support infrastructure safety and strengthening works at these important water and power-related facilities.
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Funds Approved for Roads and Religious Site Development
The state government has also approved funds for road construction, improvement and beautification of religious and cultural sites in different districts.
The major allocations include:
- Champawat: ₹58.67 lakh for beautification of the Bhagwati Mela venue at Dudhauri.
- Champawat: ₹47.85 lakh for the development of Bhagwati Durga Temple at Quarsingh (Amori).
- Pithoragarh: ₹74.44 lakh for construction of a cement-concrete (CC) road from Kirauli School to Jaitbuga in Didihat.
- Almora: ₹99.39 lakh for beautification of Ghatika Temple at Chalanichhina.
- Almora: ₹1.72 crore for various development works in the Ranikhet Assembly constituency.
These projects are aimed at improving local infrastructure and supporting the development of religious and cultural destinations.
₹4.92 Crore for Beautification of Buildings in Harsil
The Chief Minister has approved ₹4.92 crore for the first phase of external beautification of 23 buildings in Harsil, Uttarkashi district.
The project will focus on improving the exterior appearance of the buildings as part of the area’s development works.
₹13.89 Crore Approved for Sewer Line Replacement in Haridwar
Funds have also been sanctioned for replacing damaged sewer lines in different parts of Haridwar.
The approved allocations include:
- Bhupatwala: ₹7.65 crore for replacement of damaged sewer lines.
- Kankhal: ₹6.24 crore for replacement of damaged sewer lines.
The works are expected to support improvements in the city’s sewerage infrastructure.
₹328.28 Crore Grant Approved for Urban Local Bodies
In another major decision, the Chief Minister approved ₹328.28 crore for all urban local bodies across Uttarakhand.
The amount has been sanctioned as the third-quarter instalment for the financial year 2026-27, covering the October to December period.
The allocation has been approved based on the recommendations of the Fifth State Finance Commission, in anticipation of the recommendations of the Sixth State Finance Commission.
The funds will be distributed among urban local bodies across the state to support their financial requirements and development-related activities.
The latest approvals cover infrastructure, religious tourism, urban services and institutional funding across Uttarakhand, with allocations directed towards projects in multiple districts.
