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Uttarakhand CM Approves ₹75 Crore for Cybercrime, Roads & Welfare Projects

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with Governor Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh to discuss state development and public welfare initiatives. During the meeting, the CM approved a significant financial outlay of ₹75 crore for various projects across the state. Key allocations include ₹31.63 crore for a Cyber Centre of Excellence in Dehradun to combat cybercrime and crores for road reconstruction in the Kichha assembly constituency. Additional funds were sanctioned for infrastructure in Scheduled Caste and Tribal areas, including hostels and transport facilities.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Dhami Approves ₹75 Crore for Development Works

  • ₹75 crore total outlay approved
  • ₹31.63 crore for Cyber Centre of Excellence
  • Road reconstruction in Kichha constituency
  • Infrastructure in SC/Tribal areas
  • Courtesy meet with Governor
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Uttarakhand CM meets state Governor

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets Governor, sanctions ₹75 crore for cybercrime centre, road reconstruction, and SC/Tribal welfare infrastructure.

"The Chief Minister apprised the Governor of various development works in the state and key issues related to public welfare. - Official Release"

Dehradun, March 17

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh at Lok Bhavan.

The Chief Minister apprised the Governor of various development works in the state and key issues related to public welfare. They also discussed matters concerning the overall development of the state, good governance, and public welfare initiatives, a release said.

Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Dhami approved a total financial outlay of Rs 75 crore for various initiatives, including tackling the growing challenges of cybercrime in the state, developing infrastructure in Scheduled Caste-dominated areas, and the reconstruction of roads across different assembly constituencies.

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), to address the rising cybercrime threats, the Chief Minister has sanctioned Rs 31.63 crore for the establishment of a Cyber Centre of Excellence in Dehradun.

Additionally, Rs 22.72 crore has been approved for the reconstruction of a road in the Kichha assembly constituency of Udham Singh Nagar district, connecting NH-109 from Pt Ram Sumer Shukla Government Medical College to Atariya Mata Temple Mod via SIDCUL and Anandpur, up to SH-44.

Under the state plan, Rs 19.40 crore has been sanctioned for the reconstruction and improvement of the Shimla Pistaur Kureya motor road in the Kichha constituency of Udham Singh Nagar.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister has approved Rs 1.30 crore for the construction of an approach road to the under-construction Sub-Divisional Transport Office in Roorkee. An amount of Rs 67.42 lakh has been sanctioned for maintenance work at the Government Scheduled Caste Girls' Hostel in Mussoorie, Dehradun, under the scheme for development of infrastructure in SC-dominated areas.

Additionally, Rs 18.06 lakh has been approved for the installation of a tube well and mast lighting at the Government Tribal Hostel in Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar.

- ANI

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Priya S
Rs 75 crore sounds like a lot, but I hope the money is spent wisely and reaches the ground. Road reconstruction in Kichha is important for connectivity, but what about maintenance? Our roads get damaged every monsoon. Need a long-term plan.
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Rohit P
Appreciate the allocation for SC-dominated areas and hostels. Infrastructure development in these communities is crucial for inclusive growth. The tube well and lighting for the tribal hostel in Khatima is a basic but vital improvement. Hope it's done quickly.
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Michael C
As someone who follows governance, it's positive to see detailed breakdowns of spending. The approval for the transport office road in Roorkee seems small but shows attention to local logistics. Transparency in how these funds are used will be key.
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Shreya B
All these announcements are fine, but what about the pressing issues of unemployment and migration from our hill villages? Development should also mean creating jobs so our youth don't have to leave Uttarakhand. That's the real challenge.
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Karthik V
The meeting with the Governor is protocol, but the real work is in implementation. I respectfully hope the CM's office ensures these projects don't get stuck in bureaucratic red tape. We've seen many 'sanctions' that take years to materialize. Action speaks louder than press releases.
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Nisha Z
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