Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has given the green light to several key development projects. These initiatives aim to enhance pilgrimage facilities, improve educational institutions, and pay tribute to a freedom fighter in Pauri Garhwal district. The projects are geared towards strengthening infrastructure for the upcoming Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra-2026.
In a significant move to boost pilgrimage facilities, the Chief Minister has allocated Rs 2.13 crore for the expansion and enhancement of helipad infrastructure at Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham. These upgrades are set to enhance connectivity, safety, and convenience for pilgrims visiting the revered Himalayan shrines.
Preparations for the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra-2026 are in full swing, with Chief Minister Dhami sanctioning Rs 4.60 crore for the development of parking facilities and rest houses at various key halts along the yatra route. These projects aim to ensure smooth traffic management, adequate parking, and better facilities for devotees participating in the grand Himalayan pilgrimage.
The Chief Minister has also approved Rs 2.03 crore for repair and maintenance works at Government Ashram Method Upper Primary School in Bidaura and Government Ashram Method Girls’ Upper Primary School at Khatima in Udham Singh Nagar district. These efforts are directed at enhancing infrastructure, safety, and living conditions for students in residential educational institutions.
In a tribute to the nation’s freedom struggle, Chief Minister Dhami has given the go-ahead to rename the Nodkhal–Malakot Motor Road in Yamkeshwar block of Pauri Garhwal district after freedom fighter Mehtab Singh. This gesture honors his significant contribution to India’s independence movement and ensures his legacy is preserved for future generations.
