Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 12 development projects worth ₹231.91 crore in Gairsain (Bhararisain), Chamoli district. The projects include the foundation laying of six schemes worth ₹197.87 crore and the inauguration of six completed schemes costing ₹34.04 crore.
The projects cover key sectors, including drinking water supply, road connectivity, education, healthcare, protection against land subsidence and police infrastructure.
Major Drinking Water and Land Subsidence Protection Projects
Among the six projects for which the Chief Minister laid foundation stones, the most significant is a ₹122.69 crore scheme to construct a dam on the Ramganga River to ensure drinking water supply to Gairsain town and surrounding areas.
He also laid the foundation stone for land subsidence protection works in Bahugunanagar, Karnaprayag development block, at a cost of ₹50.18 crore.
Other projects include the construction of a building for Government Polytechnic, Gairsain, at a cost of ₹12.16 crore, and maintenance work at the Government Ayurvedic Hospital in Bachhuwa Ban, costing ₹22.75 lakh.
The Chief Minister also launched road development projects, including work connecting the Kumoli-Raivan Motor Road at kilometre 2 to the Farkhande Motor Road, costing ₹6.99 crore, and work connecting the Gairsain-Pajyana Motor Road at kilometre 2 to the Kumoli-Raivan Motor Road, costing ₹5.60 crore.
Six Completed Projects InauguratedDhami inaugurated six completed development projects worth ₹34.04 crore, aimed at improving infrastructure and public services in the region.
These include the upgradation of the Khajurkhal-Bhandarikhor-Kunigad Motor Road (Bachhuwa Ban-Chaukhutia) at a cost of ₹14.82 crore.
He also inaugurated an auditorium building at Government Inter College, Gairsain, constructed at a cost of ₹4.37 crore.
Other completed road projects include improvement and bituminous surfacing work on the Sarkot-Bhararisain Motor Road between kilometres 6 and 11, costing ₹4.03 crore, and improvement, resurfacing and renewal work on the Kargil martyr Ranjit Singh Motor Road (Agar-Jingod) between kilometres 1 and 8, costing ₹2.17 crore.
New Police Station and Fire Unit Buildings
To strengthen police and firefighting services in Gairsain, the Chief Minister inaugurated two new buildings.
These include a fire unit building constructed at a cost of ₹4.37 crore and a new Gairsain Police Station building built at a cost of ₹4.24 crore.
The new facilities are expected to strengthen emergency response capabilities and improve the infrastructure available to police and fire services in the region.
Focus on Infrastructure and Public Safety
The development projects aim to expand basic infrastructure and improve the quality of life for residents of Gairsain and nearby areas.
The proposed dam on the Ramganga River is intended to address drinking water requirements, while the land subsidence protection works in Bahugunanagar are important for the safety of the local population.
Road improvement projects are expected to enhance connectivity and ease of transportation. Meanwhile, the construction of educational facilities and the establishment of improved police and fire service infrastructure will strengthen educational, administrative and public safety services in the region.
Ministers and Officials Attend the Event
Cabinet Ministers Satpal Maharaj, Dr Dhan Singh Rawat and Bharat Chaudhary attended the event along with local MLA Anil Nautiyal.
Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar, Superintendent of Police Surjeet Singh Panwar, Chief Development Officer Dr Abhishek Tripathi, other public representatives and government officials were also present on the occasion.
