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Uttarakhand CM Seeks Funds for Haridwar Kumbh Mela & Infrastructure

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to seek central funds for critical projects ahead of the 2027 Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. The requests included substantial funding for underground cabling in the Ganga Corridor and beautification of the city's ghats. Dhami also proposed extending the Regional Rapid Transit System to Haridwar and developing a metro corridor for the Dehradun-Haridwar-Rishikesh region. The meeting follows recent commitments by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who emphasized the national importance of the Haridwar Kumbh.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Meets Union Minister for Kumbh Mela Funding

  • Funds sought for Ganga Corridor cabling
  • Beautification of Haridwar ghats requested
  • Extension of RRTS to Haridwar proposed
  • Metro corridor development discussed
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Uttarakhand CM meets Union Power Minister

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, seeking funds for Haridwar's Kumbh Mela 2027 prep and key infrastructure projects.

"the Kumbh of Haridwar is the pride of the entire country - Amit Shah"

New Delhi, April 4

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar here on Saturday.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister requested approval of Rs 325 crore in the first phase and approximately Rs 425 crore in the second phase for the underground cabling and automation of systems in the Ganga Corridor area of Haridwar, in view of the Kumbh Mela scheduled for January 2027.

He also sought the Union Minister's support for the beautification of ghats in Haridwar, strengthening of residential facilities, and overall urban infrastructure development, according to a release. Additionally, he requested the extension of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) from Modi Puram (Meerut) to Haridwar, as well as the development of the Dehradun-Haridwar-Rishikesh metro corridor.

The Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to the Union Minister for his positive assurances on all matters and presented him with "Badri cow ghee," a traditional product of Uttarakhand, as a token of appreciation.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah last month inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of various public welfare projects worth more than Rs 1,132 crore in Haridwar on the completion of four years of the Uttarakhand Government.

He said that the Kumbh Mela will be held in Haridwar in 2027, for which the Central Government has provided a substantial amount of funds to the state government.

The Home Minister said that the Kumbh of Haridwar is the pride of the entire country.

- ANI

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Priya S
While development for Kumbh is welcome, I hope the focus is also on sustainable development. The Ganga corridor is ecologically sensitive. Beautification should not come at the cost of the river's health. Let's make it a model for clean and green pilgrimage.
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Rohit P
RRTS extension to Haridwar and a metro corridor for Dehradun-Haridwar-Rishikesh? This is fantastic news for Uttarakhand's connectivity! It will boost tourism and make life easier for residents. Long overdue infrastructure push. 👍
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Meera T
The gift of Badri cow ghee is such a nice, traditional touch. It's important to promote local products. My main concern is the timely completion of projects. We've seen delays before. Hope 2027 Kumbh gets world-class facilities on schedule.
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David E
Visiting Haridwar for the last Kumbh was an incredible experience, but the crowds and infrastructure were challenging. This planned investment in systems and transit could make a huge difference for both devotees and the city. Smart planning.
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Siddharth J
Approving hundreds of crores is one thing, ensuring transparent and corruption-free utilization is another. As a taxpayer, I want strict audits and public updates on how every rupee is spent for this national event. The pride of the country deserves nothing less.

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