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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Reviews Land Port Project, Meets Union Minister

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met LPAI Chairman Jayant Singh to review the Banbasa land port project in Champawat district. The project aims to strengthen international connectivity by linking with the Asian Highway and boost border trade. Dhami also met Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to discuss LPG supply for the Char Dham Yatra. He emphasized local needs and public interest in development works to promote the regional economy.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Dhami Reviews Land Port, Meets Hardeep Puri

  • CM Dhami reviews Banbasa land port project on India-Nepal border
  • Project linked to Asian Highway for international connectivity
  • Discussions held on border trade in Dharchula and Jhulaghat
  • CM requests 100% commercial LPG supply for Char Dham Yatra
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Uttarakhand CM meets Chairman of Land Ports Authority of India

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets LPAI Chairman Jayant Singh to review Banbasa land port progress, discusses border trade with Nepal. Also meets Hardeep Singh Puri on LPG supply for Char Dham Yatra.

"Development works should move forward with priority given to local needs and public interest - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

New Delhi, April 27

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a meeting with Chairman of the Land Ports Authority of India, Jayant Singh, at Uttarakhand Niwas in New Delhi on Monday.

He reviewed the progress of the under-construction modern land port project at Banbasa (Gudmi) in Champawat district, located on the India-Nepal border, a release said.

The project is being seen as a significant step towards strengthening international connectivity by linking it with the Asian Highway.

He held discussions on enhancing border trade, transportation, and infrastructure in the border areas of Dharchula and Jhulaghat in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, which are also situated along the India-Nepal border.

The Chief Minister emphasised that development works should move forward with priority given to local needs and public interest. This, he noted, would promote local products and strengthen the regional economy. It would also ensure better market access for products from border areas, thereby boosting the local economy and creating employment opportunities at the grassroots level.

He asked the Land Ports Authority of India to ensure that all ongoing works aimed at facilitating residents in border areas are completed in a timely and well-organised manner.

The CM also met Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri at Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi and held detailed discussions on several important issues, keeping in view Uttarakhand's geographical conditions and its vulnerability to natural disasters.

The Chief Minister requested that the supply of commercial LPG cylinders be maintained at 100 per cent, as before, to ensure the smooth, safe, and uninterrupted conduct of the Char Dham Yatra. He highlighted that the yatra, which runs from April to November, attracts lakhs of pilgrims from across India and abroad, leading to a significant surge in demand for commercial LPG.

- ANI

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Rahul R
The LPG cylinder demand for Char Dham Yatra is a smart point. Every year lakhs of pilgrims come, and if commercial cylinders drop to 80% like earlier, hotels and dhabas will suffer. Hope the Union Minister takes it seriously.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see Uttarakhand pushing for Asian Highway connectivity. The Dharchula and Jhulaghat border areas have huge potential for cross-border tourism and trade. Hope the execution matches the vision.
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Arjun K
Development is good, but I wish they also focused on local road connectivity within Uttarakhand. Many border villages still lack all-weather roads. Land port is great, but what about last-mile access for villagers?
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Vikram M
CM Dhami is doing well. The meeting with Petroleum Minister on LPG supply shows he understands ground realities. Char Dham Yatra is our state's lifeline. 100% commercial LPG supply is essential for smooth operations. Well done!
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Kavya N
The focus on promoting local products through this land port is wonderful. Border areas of Uttarakhand produce amazing organic stuff like manduwa, jhangora, and local spices. Better market access will change lives of small farmers. 👏
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Michael C
It's reassuring to see state and central governments working together on border

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