Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a total amount of Rs 353.93 lakh for various development works across the state. The approved funds will be used for installing irrigation systems in Eco Task Force nurseries, constructing roads and public infrastructure, and improving religious and community sites in districts including Dehradun, Pauri, Udham Singh Nagar, Pithoragarh and Champawat.
The approvals cover several projects, including irrigation facilities in 10 Eco Task Force nurseries, a Jan Milan Kendra in Dehradun, a clock tower in the Athurwala area, road construction in Majri Grant and Pithoragarh, and beautification work at temples and a fairground.
Rs 78.50 Lakh Approved for Irrigation Systems in Eco Task Force Nurseries
Chief Minister Dhami has approved Rs 78.50 lakh for installing irrigation systems in 10 Eco Task Force nurseries.
Of this amount, Rs 14.53 lakh has been allocated for one nursery in Pauri district, while Rs 63.97 lakh will be spent on nine nurseries in Dehradun district. The initiative is aimed at improving irrigation facilities and supporting nursery activities.
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Funds Approved for Community Centre and Clock Tower in Dehradun
The Chief Minister has also approved the remaining amount of Rs 40 lakh for the construction of a Jan Milan Kendra (community centre) building at Suddhowala in the Jaunsar-Bawar area, under the Sahaspur Assembly constituency in Dehradun district.
In addition, Rs 96.79 lakh has been approved for constructing a clock tower in the Athurwala Tehri displaced area, which falls under the Doiwala Assembly constituency. The first instalment of Rs 58.07 lakh has been approved for the project.
Rs 1.37 Crore Approved for Road Construction in Majri Grant
For improving road connectivity in Dehradun district, the Chief Minister has approved Rs 1.37 crore for the construction of an approximately two-kilometre road in Majri Grant village.
The proposed road will connect the area near Vaishnavi Temple Bridge at Lal Tappar to houses in Gorkha Basti Sagar and nearby locations. An amount of Rs 81.97 lakh has been approved as the first instalment for the project.
Rs 10 Lakh for Shiv Temple Development in Udham Singh Nagar
In Udham Singh Nagar district, Rs 10 lakh has been approved for the beautification, security arrangements and construction of a boundary wall at Shiv Temple in Anjania, under the Khatima Assembly constituency.
The project is aimed at improving the temple premises and providing better facilities and security for visitors.
Rs 92.32 Lakh Approved for Road Project in Pithoragarh
For Pithoragarh district, the Chief Minister has approved Rs 92.32 lakh for the first phase of road construction under the Pithoragarh Assembly constituency.
The proposed road will connect Bhumiya Temple in Gaithan to Kalsin Temple and Khuni village.
An amount of Rs 55.39 lakh will be released as the first instalment for the project.
The road project is expected to improve connectivity for residents and make access to the temples and nearby village areas easier.
Rs 30 Lakh for Beautification of Bhagwati Mela Site in Champawat
In Champawat district, Rs 30 lakh has been approved for the beautification of the Bhagwati Mela site in Pachhnai Gram Panchayat, under the Champawat Assembly constituency.
The project is expected to improve the facilities and surroundings at the fairground.
The approved works cover irrigation, road connectivity, community infrastructure and the development of religious and public places across several districts of Uttarakhand.
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