Uttarakhand CM sanctions Rs 75 crore for cybersecurity, roads, SC/ST infrastructure
Dehradun, March 17
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday 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 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
Reader Comments
Finally some focus on roads in Kichha! That area has been neglected for too long. Better connectivity will help local businesses and farmers get their produce to market. Hope the work starts soon and is of good quality.
The funds for the SC girls' hostel in Mussoorie and the tribal hostel in Khatima are very important. Investing in education and safe housing for students from these communities is a step in the right direction for real development. More such initiatives are needed across the state.
While the allocation seems comprehensive, I hope there is strict oversight on how this 75 crore is actually spent. We've seen announcements before, but the ground reality often lags. Transparency in the tendering and construction process is key.
Good to see a mix of modern tech investment and basic infrastructure. The cyber centre will create skilled jobs for our youth. The road to the Atariya Mata Temple will also boost religious tourism. Bahut accha vichaar hai.
The amount for the tube well and lighting at the tribal hostel, while small, addresses basic dignity—clean water and safety. These are fundamental needs. Hope they also look at the quality of education and meals provided there.
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