Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 74 development projects worth ₹401.86 crore in Dehradun, boosting infrastructure, sanitation, roads, health, and education across Uttarakhand.
DEHRADUN: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday participated in the “Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar: Char Saal Bemisaal” programme held at Parade Ground and announced a major push to development in Uttarakhand. On the occasion, he inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 74 development projects worth ₹401.86 crore.
These include:
- Foundation laying of 33 projects worth ₹99.44 crore
- Inauguration of 41 projects worth ₹302.42 crore
🔹 Key Inaugurations
The inaugurated projects focus on strengthening urban infrastructure, sanitation, health, education, and road connectivity:
- Construction of a 15 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and associated works at Sapera Basti under the Namami Gange Programme
- Expansion of sewer networks across Dehradun (Araghar Chowk–Mothrowala, Saharanpur Chowk–Pathribagh, etc.)
- Drainage and sewerage restructuring in Indira Nagar and other city areas
- Sewer line projects in Om City, Kusum Vihar, and Chaman Vihar
- Development of modern facilities at the post-mortem house in Chandernagar
- Construction of Shardapeeth Ghat and Miraben Ghat in the Rishikesh region
- Renovation of hill canals and flood protection works in Chakrata and Kalsi blocks
- Construction and upgradation of roads and internal village connectivity in Doiwala, Rishikesh, and nearby regions
- Upgradation of several motor roads across the district
- Construction of buildings in multiple Government Inter Colleges
- Establishment of a Primary Health Centre at Chidderwala
- Construction of a 100-bed Mental Health Institute at Selaqui
- Special infrastructure for rehabilitation of child beggars and rag-pickers, including digital learning and activity spaces
🔹 Key Foundation Stone Projects
The newly launched projects mainly target flood control, irrigation, rural infrastructure, and connectivity:
- Sewerage scheme in Saket Colony, Dehradun
- Flood protection works along rivers in Mussoorie, Doiwala, and other regions
- Riverbank safety projects along Suswa and Jakhan rivers
- Renovation and reconstruction of irrigation canals across multiple development blocks
- Establishment of an Agricultural Seed Store in Sahaspur
- Road widening and connectivity projects in Doiwala and adjoining areas
- Construction of internal roads and interlocking pathways in Rishikesh and Doiwala
- School building construction projects in several locations
- Strengthening of drinking water supply schemes in the Rajpur Road विधानसभा area
These projects collectively aim to boost:
- ✔️ Urban infrastructure and sanitation systems
- ✔️ Sewerage and waste management
- ✔️ Rural connectivity and road networks
- ✔️ Flood control and irrigation systems
- ✔️ Healthcare and educational infrastructure
The Chief Minister reiterated that the state government is committed to accelerating development and ensuring inclusive growth, taking Uttarakhand steadily forward on the path of progress.
