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Uttarakhand has secured central approval for a Rs 125 crore landslide mitigation project. Five high-risk sites, including Haridwar and Nainital, will be prioritized. CM Dhami thanked PM Modi and Amit Shah for their support. The state also received Rs 615 crore in special capital assistance. The project aligns with efforts to make this decade Uttarakhand's "decade of development."

Key Points: Uttarakhand Gets Rs 125 Crore Landslide Mitigation Project Approval

  • Rs 125 crore project aims for long-term landslide solutions
  • Five priority sites identified including Haridwar and Nainital
  • Rs 4.5 crore advance released for initial exploration
  • CM Dhami thanks PM Modi and Amit Shah for support
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Uttarakhand receives Centre's approval for Rs 125 project for landslide mitigation and management

Centre approves Rs 125 crore for landslide-prone areas in Uttarakhand under CM Pushkar Singh Dhami's leadership.

"Uttarakhand is getting full support from the Central Government in this direction. - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, August 1

Uttarakhand has received approval for a major project worth Rs 125 crore from the Government of India for landslide mitigation and management, under the continuous efforts and guidance of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

The project is aimed at providing a long-term solution to areas in the state most vulnerable to landslides.

As per the instructions of the Chief Minister, the proposals were prepared by the State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) and Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Centre (ULMMC), Dehradun, and sent to the Government of India. In line with the guidelines of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs acted promptly and approved the Rs 125 crore project.

In the first phase, an advance amount of Rs 4.5 crore has been released for exploration works and preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR). The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Home Minister on behalf of the state government and the people of Uttarakhand for the support. He said the project marks a significant step towards a long-term solution for landslide-affected areas.

Five highly sensitive sites prone to landslides have been selected on a priority basis. These include Mansa Devi Hill Bypass Road (Haridwar), Galogi Hydroelectric Project Road (Mussoorie, Dehradun), Bahuguna Nagar land-subsidence area (Karnaprayag, Chamoli), Charton Lodge landslide area (Nainital), and Khotila-Ghatdhar landslide area (Dharchula, Pithoragarh).

Uttarakhand has been experiencing widespread damage due to heavy rainfall during the monsoon season, leading to loss of life, disruption of everyday life, and damage to infrastructure, including roads.

Meanwhile, the Central government has approved Rs 615 crore to Uttarakhand as special capital assistance, of which Rs 380.201 crore has already been released, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Wednesday.

In reaction to this, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed happiness over the approval of special central assistance and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this. The Chief Minister said that the state government is engaged with full readiness and commitment to fulfil the Prime Minister's vision of making this decade a "decade of development of Uttarakhand."

"Uttarakhand is getting full support from the Central Government in this direction," the Chief Minister said, according to the CMO.

As per the CMO, under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme, the Uttarakhand government had sought special assistance of Rs 619.42 crore for 37 schemes in the financial year 2025-26.

- ANI

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Priya S
As someone from Mussoorie, I've seen how landslides disrupt lives every year. The Galogi road mentioned is particularly dangerous. Hope the funds are used properly and not lost in corruption. The government must ensure transparency in execution.
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Rohit P
Good initiative but ₹125 crore seems insufficient for long-term solutions across Uttarakhand's vast hilly terrain. The state needs sustainable development policies that prevent landslides, not just mitigation after disasters.
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Sarah B
I visited Nainital last monsoon and saw the Charton Lodge landslide area - it was terrifying! Glad to see it's being prioritized. Hope the project includes local community awareness programs too. Prevention is as important as mitigation.
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Vikram M
While the project is welcome, I hope they're also addressing the root causes like deforestation and unplanned construction. Every year we spend crores on damage control but ignore prevention. Need stricter environmental laws in hill states!
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Kavya N
As a Dehradun resident, I appreciate the quick approval from the Centre. The Bahuguna Nagar area in Chamoli has been sinking for years! Hope the DPR is prepared soon and work starts before next monsoon. Jai Uttarakhand! ⛰️
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Michael C
The ₹615 crore special capital assistance is significant too

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