Dehradun-Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Energy, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in New Delhi on Saturday and discussed various issues related to the state. The Chief Minister requested the Union Minister to sanction funds for a mission value about ₹325 crore related to the Ganga Corridor space in Haridwar metropolis. In view of the upcoming Kumbh-2027, the Chief Minister additionally requested to instantly approve an quantity of ₹ 325 crore in the first part for undergrounding of energy strains and automation of the system below this mission, and additionally requested to approve the remaining quantity of about ₹ 425 crore below the second part.
In the context of the preparations for the upcoming Kumbh-2027 in Haridwar and Rishikesh, the Chief Minister requested the Central Government to present mandatory help for beautification of the ghats in Haridwar, strengthening of residential services and improvement of city infrastructure. He stated that with these works, higher services will likely be offered to the devotees and vacationers coming to the state.
To strengthen the regional transport, the Chief Minister additionally requested for the extension of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) mission from Meerut to Haridwar and Rishikesh and additionally the improvement of Dehradun-Haridwar-Rishikesh Metro Corridor, in order that the motion between these cities might be facilitated. The Chief Minister stated that the implementation of those initiatives will cut back the dependence on highway site visitors in the space, cut back the drawback of site visitors jams and will even have a constructive impression from the environmental viewpoint. He stated that this initiative will present new impetus to regional financial actions, tourism and total improvement by connecting the main pilgrimage websites of Uttarakhand with fashionable transport community.
Union Energy, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar assured constructive motion on the proposals offered by the Chief Minister.
