Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has sanctioned approximately ₹495 crore for a series of infrastructure, urban development, and public welfare projects across the state. This allocation also includes significant funds for preparations for the 2027 Kumbh Mela in Haridwar.
**Infrastructure and Civic Projects**
A substantial portion of the approved funds is dedicated to enhancing road infrastructure and urban development. The government has allocated ₹3.08 crore for the reconstruction and improvement of the Bharpur-Ponth motor road in the Narendra Nagar Assembly constituency of Tehri district. Additionally, ₹3.72 crore has been approved for the improvement of the Maharajpur-Gangdaspur road in Laksar. Multiple road reconstruction projects have been cleared in Sitarganj Assembly constituency of Udham Singh Nagar district, covering routes in Govind Nagar, Rajni Nagar, Gau Ghat, Karhariya, and the main market areas. In Pithoragarh district, funds have been approved for the construction of a road connecting Jumma Malla Gwar to Chhipla Sarovar and ₹4.62 crore for the fourth phase of the comprehensive development plan for Gunji village.
**Kumbh Mela 2027 Preparations**
In anticipation of the 2027 Kumbh Mela, the government has sanctioned ₹43.87 crore for power infrastructure works to ensure a reliable and uninterrupted electricity supply during the event. An initial installment of ₹17.55 crore has been released for this purpose. Urban infrastructure projects include the approval of ₹38.58 crore for the construction of a multi-level parking facility on vacant land at the old tehsil premises in Ramnagar, and ₹3.05 crore for the development of an adventure park in Champawat. Funds have also been approved for construction work at the Regional Transport Office building in Dehradun.
**Grants for Local Bodies and Employee Benefits**
The government has approved ad hoc financial assistance of ₹328.28 crore for urban local bodies for the second quarter of the 2026-27 financial year, based on recommendations of the Fifth State Finance Commission. District panchayats have also been allocated ₹82.21 crore for the same period. Approvals were also issued for development and beautification works at Bhikiyasain's Shiv Temple in Almora district, establishment of a Women's Technology Park in Champawat, construction of a bathing ghat at Rampaduka Temple in Dwarahat, and establishment of a child care facility at the Civil Judge court in Didihat. The Chief Minister also approved the construction of RTC facilities and barracks for the 31st Battalion PAC in Rudrapur.
**Renaming of Roads**
Separately, the state government approved the renaming of two roads in Ranikhet Assembly constituency of Almora district. The Bidora-Chevi Patshahi Gate-Dhoomkheda road will be renamed Sahibzade Fateh Singh Road, while the Sauni-Daudakhal-Tipola motor road will be named after late statehood activist Puran Singh Dangwal.
These initiatives reflect the government's commitment to enhancing infrastructure, promoting tourism, and improving public welfare in Uttarakhand.