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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss key state development projects. He requested merging cantonment areas for tourism growth and military helipad access for disaster relief. Dhami also emphasized road maintenance for the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra, a major religious event. Additionally, he sought financial support for hydroelectric projects to boost energy generation in remote areas.

Key Points: Pushkar Singh Dhami Meets Rajnath Singh for Uttarakhand Development Projects

  • Pushkar Singh Dhami seeks merger of Ranikhet & Lansdowne Cantonment areas
  • Requests military helipad usage for disaster relief
  • Proposes road maintenance for Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra
  • Seeks viability gap funding for hydroelectric projects
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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh meets Rajnath Singh in Delhi; discuss several issues

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami discusses tourism, infrastructure, and disaster relief with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi.

"This Yatra is a symbol of the state's religious and cultural faith – Pushkar Singh Dhami"

New Delhi, June 17

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Tuesday and discussed important issues related to the state. The Chief Minister requested the Union Defence Minister to merge Ranikhet and Lansdowne Cantonment area with municipalities which will help in the overall development of tourism and public facilities in these areas.

He requested to grant permission to use the military helipads of Dharchula and Joshimath under RCS air service. The Chief Minister also requested to waive the fee payable for the services of the Indian Air Force for disaster and relief work of the state.

The Chief Minister requested the Union Defence Minister to get the maintenance and upkeep work of Tharali Dewal-Mundoli-Van motor road from Gwaldam via Nandkesari done by the Public Works Department in future also.

He said that this road is the main route of the important Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra of the state. "This is an important journey organised every 12 years, which is proposed for the year 2026. This Yatra is a symbol of the state's religious and cultural faith"

The Union Defence Minister assured positive action on all the proposals.

On Monday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Energy and Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal and requested special assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) and development of hydroelectric projects in the state.

The Chief Minister requested the Union Minister to automate the power lines in the Rishikesh-Haridwar area and also for a viability gap fund of Rs 4,000 crore for the construction of hydroelectric projects in the Kumaon and Upper Yamuna regions of the state, a release said.

The Chief Minister also requested a viability gap fund of Rs 3,800 crore for the development of pump storage projects in remote and difficult terrain of the state so that energy generation capacity can be increased in these areas and local development can also be promoted.

Apart from this, the Chief Minister requested approval of the DPR of two important projects of Pitkul under the Power System Development Fund and also requested for approval of both these projects with a 100 per cent grant. The cost of these projects is Rs 1007.82 crore.

The Chief Minister drew the attention of the Union Minister to the practical challenges of the current guidelines regarding the construction of residential units for the weaker income group under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).

He also informed that the State Government is successfully running projects under the private partnership model, but the system of lump sum central grants is affecting the cash flow of the projects.

The Chief Minister urged that the phased assistance system (like 40:40:20) applicable on government land should also be implemented in private land-based projects.

He said that clear guidelines be given to banks, NBFCs and other financial institutions in this regard so that the beneficiaries of the EWS category can easily get loan facilities.

The Chief Minister requested the Union Minister to extend the RRTS (Regional Rapid Transit System) beyond Modipuram Meerut Marg to Haridwar. This will not only solve the traffic problem in the state but will also promote urbanisation and overall economic development.

- ANI

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Ankit S.
Good to see our CM working hard for Uttarakhand's development! The focus on improving roads for Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra is especially important - this pilgrimage is part of our cultural heritage. Hope the Defence Ministry approves all requests quickly. 🙏
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Priya M.
While infrastructure development is welcome, I hope they also consider environmental impacts. Uttarakhand is ecologically fragile - hydro projects must be carefully planned. The pump storage projects in difficult terrain sound particularly risky.
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Rahul K.
As someone from Dehradun, extending RRTS to Haridwar would be a game-changer! The current traffic situation is horrible, especially during peak tourist seasons. This could really boost our local economy while reducing pollution from vehicles.
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Sunita T.
The request to waive IAF fees for disaster relief is very practical. Uttarakhand faces frequent natural calamities - we need all possible support during emergencies. Hope Rajnath Singh ji approves this humanitarian request.
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Vikram J.
Merging cantonment areas with municipalities is a smart move. These areas have great tourism potential but military restrictions limit development. Balanced approach needed to respect security concerns while boosting local economy.
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Neha P.
While the projects sound good, I hope there's proper oversight on funds utilization. We've seen many projects in hill states get delayed or funds misused. Transparency in implementation is key for actual development to reach people.

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