Kotdwar (Pauri): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday virtually inaugurated seven key infrastructure projects worth over ₹60 crore in the Kotdwar region. Among these is the much-awaited protective work of the Malan Bridge on the Chillarkhal-Pakharo motor road—a major development welcomed by local residents.
Addressing the public, Chief Minister Dhami highlighted the reconstruction of the Malan Bridge as a testament to the state government’s visionary leadership and commitment to regional development. He noted that the completion of the bridge will significantly improve traffic flow in Kotdwar and surrounding rural areas, while also giving a boost to local economic activities.
The Chief Minister emphasized the ongoing efforts under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen infrastructure across Uttarakhand. These efforts span key sectors such as education, healthcare, drinking water, and road, rail, and air connectivity.
He also shared updates on major upcoming projects, including:
Construction of a ₹135 crore sewerage treatment plant in Kotdwar under the Namami Gange Yojana
Development of a four-lane bypass and the Kotdwar-Najibabad double lane road at a cost of ₹691 crore
Upgradation of the Kotdwar-Pauri-Srinagar road to double lane standards
Additional development initiatives mentioned by the Chief Minister include the renovation of Kotdwar Railway Station, the introduction of a new train service from Siddhbali-Kotdwar to Delhi, construction of a new hospital and bus terminal, and the establishment of a Kendriya Vidyalaya in the area.
List of Inaugurated Projects:
Protective work of Malan Bridge (325m span) – ₹26.76 crore
Sukhraon Bridge (385m span) – ₹4.50 crore
Double-lane Bridge near BEL (300m span) – ₹2.10 crore
Grastonganj Bridge (90m span) – ₹2.37 crore
Gular Bridge (100m span) – ₹2.70 crore
RCC Girder Bridge (100m span) – ₹4.87 crore
Chillarkhal-Sigaddi-Kotdwar-Pakharo Motor Road (Km 1–12) – ₹18.25 crore
Key Announcements by the Chief Minister:
Road strengthening from Lalpur to Haridwar
Pipeline installation under the Sigaddi Drinking Water Scheme
Repair and protection work on the Malan Feeder
Maintenance of siphon and related structures on the Left Malan Canal
Special flood protection measures for Bishanpur village
Local MLA and Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan expressed her gratitude to the Chief Minister, applauding the rapid completion of the Malan Bridge and the consistent pace of development in the region.
The event was also attended by several prominent figures including Mayor Shailendra Singh Rawat, BJP District President Raj Gaurav Nautiyal, and District Magistrate Dr. Ashish Chauhan, along with other senior officials and public representatives.
