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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had a busy day of meetings in New Delhi. He met with BJP's state-in-charge Dushyant Gautam to discuss contemporary political issues. The CM then secured significant commitments from Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for infrastructure upgrades. He also obtained positive responses from Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav regarding land transfer and hydroelectric projects.

Key Points: Pushkar Dhami Meets BJP Leaders Secures Railway Projects for Uttarakhand

  • CM Dhami secured in-principle approval to develop Dehradun and Haridwar as model stations
  • Requested full central funding for doubling the Haridwar-Dehradun railway line
  • Got approval to increase Dehradun-Tanakpur train frequency to three times a week
  • Discussed transfer of forest land for a sports university in Haldwani with Bhupender Yadav
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Uttarakhand CM meets BJP's state-in-charge Dushyant Gautam; discusses contemporary issues

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami meets BJP leaders and Union Ministers, securing approvals for model railway stations, increased train frequency, and hydroelectric projects.

"This proposal would be considered. - Ashwini Vaishnaw, Railway Minister"

New Delhi, October 9

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met BJP National General Secretary and Uttarakhand State In-charge Dushyant Gautam on Wednesday evening in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Chief Minister held discussions with him on various contemporary issues, according to a release.

Meanwhile, CM Pushkar Dhami also met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss the development of railway infrastructure in Uttarakhand.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister requested the Union Government to "bear the full expenditure" for the expansion and strengthening of Dehradun and Haridwar railway stations and to develop them as "Model Railway Stations," along with completing the doubling of the Haridwar-Dehradun railway line.

The Union Minister agreed to develop both stations as model stations and assured that the proposal for the doubling project and full central funding "would be examined and an appropriate decision taken."

The Chief Minister also requested the inclusion of Almora and Someshwar regions in the alignment of the Tanakpur-Bageshwar railway project, along with provisions for road connectivity and tunneling. The Railway Minister said that "this proposal would be considered."

Additionally, the Chief Minister urged the Union Minister to "permanently close" the old Rishikesh railway station and "transfer all rights" over the land to the State Government.

He further assured that if additional land is required at Yog Nagari railway station for smooth operations following the closure of the old station, the State Government would "extend full support and cooperation". The Railway Minister gave his "in-principle approval to this request".

Responding to another request by the Chief Minister, the Union Railway Minister also agreed to "increase the frequency" of the Dehradun-Tanakpur weekly train service to "three times a week."

CM Pushkar Dhami also met Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav in New Delhi. He requested the transfer of 12.317 hectares of forest land identified in the Gaulapar area of Haldwani for the construction of a sports university.

The CM also urged the Union Minister to grant permission for the development and construction of seven approved hydroelectric projects on the Ganga and its tributaries, with a total capacity of 647 MW.

He emphasized that the state government is committed to the sustainable development of the state while fully adhering to the recommendations of experts regarding the purity of the Ganga and other rivers as well as environmental protection.

The Chief Minister also expressed his sincere gratitude to the Union Minister for his positive assurances on all the matters discussed.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see our CM actively pursuing development projects. The model railway stations in Dehradun and Haridwar will really boost tourism. But I hope they don't compromise on environmental protection while building hydro projects on Ganga.
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Rohit P
Increasing Dehradun-Tanakpur train frequency to thrice weekly is a game-changer for local commuters! This will help so many students and daily wage workers. Hope they implement this quickly. 👍
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Sarah B
As someone who frequently travels to Uttarakhand, these infrastructure improvements are long overdue. The current railway facilities are quite basic. Looking forward to seeing these model stations come up!
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Michael C
While the development plans sound promising, I hope they maintain transparency in land transfers and environmental clearances. The sports university project should benefit local youth, not just become another political trophy.
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Kavya N
Including Almora and Someshwar in the railway project is excellent news! These beautiful hill stations deserve better connectivity. Hope they complete the tunneling work properly - mountain terrain can be challenging. 🏔️

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