Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved financial allocations worth approximately ₹728 crore for development projects and construction works across the state. The approvals include funding for preparations for the Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2027, compensation for families affected by the Tehri Dam project, road construction, irrigation infrastructure, religious sites and district panchayats.
The largest allocation is ₹492 crore for Kumbh Mela preparations in Haridwar. Another ₹132.43 crore has been earmarked as cash compensation for 178 eligible families affected by the Tehri Dam, under the state’s rehabilitation policy.
The approved proposals also cover infrastructure improvements in several districts, including Almora, Udham Singh Nagar, Pauri Garhwal, Nainital, Pithoragarh, Champawat and Haridwar.
₹492 Crore Approved for Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2027
The state government has approved ₹492 crore for arrangements related to the 2027 Kumbh Mela in Haridwar.
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The allocation comprises two components:
- ₹175 crore: State-sector funding for temporary establishments and other essential arrangements for the Kumbh Mela.
- ₹317 crore: Funding through the Urban Development Department for works approved by the Central Government.
The funds are intended to support preparations and the arrangements required for the religious gathering.
₹132.43 Crore Compensation for 178 Tehri Dam-Affected Families
The Chief Minister has also approved a provision of ₹132.43 crore in cash compensation for 178 eligible families affected by the Tehri Dam project.
The compensation falls under the state’s Rehabilitation Policy of 1988 and relates to payments provided in place of agricultural land.
The approval includes an increase in the cash compensation payable under the applicable provision of the rehabilitation policy.
Road and Irrigation Projects Receive Funding
Several infrastructure and irrigation proposals have also received financial approval.
The district-wise allocations include:
- Almora: ₹6.13 crore for blacktopping the Gairkhet–Balmara–Saraikhet motor road in the Salt area.
- Udham Singh Nagar: ₹7.84 crore for renovation of the Upper Baigul Canal between SIDCUL and Pandri in Sitarganj.
- Pauri Garhwal: ₹1.43 crore for a sprinkler-based tube well in Dhikoliya.
- Nainital: ₹2.54 crore for a lift irrigation scheme in Lweshal.
These projects cover road surfacing, canal renovation and irrigation infrastructure.
Funds for Religious Sites and Fairground Development
The approved proposals also include funding for religious and community sites in Pithoragarh and Champawat.
In Pithoragarh, ₹45.03 lakh has been approved for beautification of the Saktya Badbapa Temple in Lamakhet, along with wall and dharamshala construction.
In Champawat, ₹50 lakh has been sanctioned for development of the Brahmacharini fairground in the Gogna hamlet.
₹82.21 Crore for District Panchayats
The Chief Minister has approved the release of ₹82.21 crore to district panchayats as the third-quarter instalment.
Separately, ₹2.67 crore has been approved for three construction works in the BHEL–Ranipur area of Haridwar.
The approvals cover a range of development and construction activities across Uttarakhand, alongside the major allocations for Kumbh Mela preparations and compensation for Tehri Dam-affected families.
