Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved financial and administrative sanctions worth approximately ₹42 crore aimed at strengthening infrastructure, improving rural connectivity, promoting renewable energy, and developing religious and tourism sites across the state.
These initiatives are expected to enhance public amenities, support disaster-affected families, and accelerate development in both urban and remote regions of Uttarakhand.
Religious Site Development & Cultural Infrastructure
The government has allocated significant funds for the beautification and improvement of religious and cultural sites:
- ₹85 lakh sanctioned for beautification and boundary wall construction at Shri Hyan Guru Dev and Gaireng Temple in Bon village, Dharchula (Pithoragarh).
- ₹50.08 lakh approved for development and beautification of the Kulantheshwar Mahadev Mela area in Salt region.
- ₹16.49 lakh sanctioned for construction of a boundary wall at the cremation ground in Mevda Nagar under Pirankaliyar area (Haridwar).
- ₹3.28 crore approved for development of outer access routes and facilities in the Adi Kailas Temple Area region, aimed at boosting religious tourism.
Rural Roads & Connectivity Projects
A major focus of the approvals is improving rural road infrastructure and connectivity:
- ₹85.49 lakh sanctioned for reconstruction of Nagla-Lalpur motor road to Inderpur (Ambedkar Colony) in Kichha (Udham Singh Nagar).
- ₹4.38 crore approved for construction of approximately 20 km of internal rural roads in Tanakpur and Banbasa regions under Champawat constituency.
These projects are expected to significantly improve mobility, access to markets, and connectivity in rural Uttarakhand.
Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Support
The state government has also prioritized humanitarian assistance:
- ₹3.36 lakh approved from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to provide rental housing support for 14 families affected by natural disasters in Majhada-Karli Gad village, Dehradun district.
- The assistance will cover accommodation expenses for six months, ensuring temporary rehabilitation support for affected households.
Renewable Energy & Green Infrastructure Expansion
In a major push towards clean energy, the state has approved large-scale solar initiatives:
- ₹35.24 crore sanctioned for installation of 5.5 MW grid-connected solar power plants on government buildings.
- Additional funding approved for:
- Solar street lights
- Solar high-mast lighting systems
- Solar water heater projects in public institutions and spaces
These projects aim to promote sustainable energy adoption and reduce dependence on conventional electricity sources.
Boost to Tourism and Regional Development
The approvals also aim to strengthen tourism infrastructure and local economies, particularly in religious and remote regions. Development of the Adi Kailash route and surrounding facilities is expected to enhance pilgrimage tourism and improve accessibility for visitors.
The ₹42 crore package of approvals reflects a multi-sector development push by the Pushkar Singh Dhami government, focusing on infrastructure expansion, rural connectivity, disaster rehabilitation, renewable energy, and religious tourism development across Uttarakhand.
These initiatives collectively aim to improve quality of life, strengthen regional infrastructure, and support sustainable development across the state.
