Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has granted financial approval of approximately ₹36 crore for various development schemes and construction works across the state. Under this, funds have been sanctioned for road construction and upgradation, drinking water schemes, temple beautification, and security arrangements during the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Dehradun, and Pithoragarh.
Approval for Roads in Haridwar and Kaladhungi
Under the State Plan, ₹4.21 crore has been approved for the construction of a five-kilometer CC road in Central Haridwar (Haridwar Assembly constituency), and ₹4.83 crore for a five-kilometer CC road in the Jwalapur area.
In Nainital district, ₹5 crore has been sanctioned for road upgradation through BM and SDBC from kilometer 75.200 to 81.00 on State Highway No. 61 in the Kotabag development block of the Kaladhungi Assembly constituency.
Road Construction and Upgradation in Gadarpur
In Udham Singh Nagar district, ₹6.14 crore has been approved for road upgradation and the construction of internal roads from Netanagar via Radhasoami Satsang to Amarpur in the Gadarpur Assembly constituency. This work includes road upgradation alongside laying interlocking tiles on internal roads.
Additionally, ₹5.73 crore has been sanctioned for road construction from Srirampur via Dhimari block to Chakimod.
Digital Monitoring of Dehradun’s Main Roads
A supervisory consultant will be appointed under a performance-based maintenance contract to monitor the maintenance of Dehradun city’s main roads. ₹4.63 crore has been sanctioned for this work.
Information technology and artificial intelligence will be utilized under this arrangement to impartially evaluate the contractor’s regular maintenance tasks. Furthermore, a digital dashboard will be prepared to monitor maintenance works. Through this, infrastructure monitoring and the arrangement of necessary technical and financial resources will be managed.
₹3.59 Crore for Raipur Drinking Water Scheme
Financial approval of ₹3.59 crore has been granted for the Indira Colony drinking water scheme located in the Raipur development block of Dehradun district. Works related to the drinking water scheme will be advanced with these funds.
Beautification of Temple in Pithoragarh
₹96 lakh has been sanctioned for the beautification of the Kumour temple in the Pithoragarh Assembly constituency. Construction and beautification works related to it will be undertaken.
Three Bomb Suits to Be Procured for Kumbh Mela Security
₹1.53 crore has been approved for the police department to procure three bomb suits for anti-sabotage checks during the Kumbh Mela, aiming to provide necessary security inspection equipment during the event.
