Amit Shah and CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Inaugurate and Lay Foundation Stones for 62 Projects Worth ₹1,475.31 Crore in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Development Projects
Dehradun: Uttarakhand received a major development boost on Friday, November 6, 2026, as Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 62 development projects worth ₹1,475.31 crore at Parade Ground in Dehradun.
The projects were unveiled as part of the Uttarakhand State Foundation Day celebrations being organised from November 6 to 13. The programme included the foundation laying of 44 projects worth ₹1,073.11 crore and the inauguration of 18 completed projects worth ₹402.20 crore.
The projects cover key sectors such as roads, power, drinking water, urban infrastructure, education, tourism, healthcare, dairy development and other essential public facilities. They are expected to strengthen infrastructure across the state and improve access to basic services.
Power Infrastructure Projects Worth Over ₹550 Crore
The Energy Department accounted for a significant share of the announced projects. Under the Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL), foundation stones were laid for 20 projects worth ₹472.33 crore, while three projects worth ₹77.93 crore were inaugurated.
These projects are aimed at strengthening the state’s electricity supply network and expanding power-related infrastructure.
Major Push for Drinking Water Facilities
In the drinking water sector, eight projects worth ₹191.17 crore under the Uttarakhand Peyjal Nigam were launched, while five projects worth ₹82.03 crore were inaugurated.
Additionally, foundation stones were laid for two Jal Sansthan projects worth ₹62.30 crore. These initiatives are expected to improve water supply infrastructure and enhance access to drinking water for residents.
Road and Urban Infrastructure Development, Focus on Kumbh 2027
The Public Works Department (PWD) saw the foundation laying of one project worth ₹18.78 crore and the inauguration of three projects worth ₹99.68 crore.
Under the Urban Development Department, foundation stones were laid for four projects worth ₹92.25 crore, while one project worth ₹10.95 crore was inaugurated.
These projects include infrastructure development works in Haridwar in preparation for Kumbh Mela 2027, covering roads, bridges and other essential facilities.
Boost to Technical Education and Tourism
The Technical Education Department witnessed the foundation laying of one project worth ₹35.06 crore and the inauguration of three projects worth ₹61.98 crore. The works include the construction of a building at the Government Polytechnic in New Tehri.
The Tourism Department received two projects worth ₹43.70 crore, for which foundation stones were laid. These include the Dobra-Chanthi Park project in Tehri and electricity supply-related works for the Shri Hemkund Sahib Ropeway project.
The initiatives are expected to strengthen tourism infrastructure and support improved facilities at important tourist and pilgrimage destinations.
Cyber Security and Fire Services to Get Infrastructure Support
Under the Home Department, foundation stones were laid for two projects worth ₹68.27 crore.
These include a Cyber Excellence Centre in Dehradun, to be developed at a cost of ₹31.63 crore, and residential buildings for a fire station in Haldwani, with an investment of ₹36.64 crore.
The Cyber Excellence Centre is expected to strengthen institutional capabilities to address cybercrime, while the Haldwani project will improve infrastructure for fire and emergency services.
Sitarganj to Get Milk Powder and Ice Cream Plants
A dairy development project worth ₹48.21 crore was also launched. The project involves the construction of a milk powder plant, an ice cream plant and a bakery unit in Sitarganj.
The facility is expected to strengthen dairy processing infrastructure and create opportunities for economic activity in the region.
Investments in Higher Education, Medical Education and Housing
Under the Higher Education Department, foundation stones were laid for a ₹19.01 crore project involving the construction of a postgraduate block at Government Post Graduate College, Agastyamuni.
The Housing Department accounted for one project worth ₹10.59 crore for which the foundation stone was laid, and another project worth ₹12.48 crore which was inaugurated.
Additionally, a ₹11.44 crore project under the Sugarcane Development and Sugar Industries Department was launched.
The Medical Education Department also saw the inauguration of two projects worth ₹57.15 crore.
Development Push Across Multiple Sectors
The inauguration and foundation laying of these 62 projects mark a significant infrastructure development initiative for Uttarakhand. Investments across power, drinking water, roads, urban development, education, tourism, cyber security, dairy and medical education are expected to benefit different regions of the state.
Their effective implementation is expected to improve public facilities, strengthen infrastructure, encourage local economic activities and accelerate Uttarakhand’s overall development.
