MP Ajay Bhatt inspected construction work on the road from Vijaypur-Paharpani to Devalamalla and the causeway being built over the Sukhi River in Haldwani on Saturday. The project includes a 1.300-kilometre motor road and a 125-metre causeway.

The work has been taken up at a cost of 3 crore 87 lakh (₹3.87 crore). It is expected to make travel easier for residents in nearby rural areas and improve their access to health facilities.

Instructions on quality and deadline

During the inspection, Bhatt directed the officials concerned to maintain the quality of construction and ensure that the work is completed within the निर्धारित time limit. The project’s progress is therefore linked to both the road connection and the causeway being completed as planned.

Bhatt also instructed HOD Rajesh Sharma to arrange payment of one crore 16 lakh (₹1.16 crore) to the Forest Department. The source material does not provide a separate deadline for this payment.

SDM Monika Arya, BJP leader Mukesh Belwal, Executive Engineer Ratnesh Saxena, Assistant Engineer Manoj Pandey and local residents were present during the inspection.

Why the project matters

The planned route is intended to provide a motorable connection between Vijaypur-Paharpani and Devalamalla. For rural residents, the stated benefits include easier movement and improved access to healthcare services.

The latest development is the inspection of ongoing work and the directions issued to officials. Further progress will depend on construction quality, adherence to the schedule and the instructed payment to the Forest Department.

Conclusion

The ₹3.87 crore Haldwani project includes a 1.300-kilometre road and a 125-metre causeway. MP Ajay Bhatt has asked officials to maintain quality, follow the schedule and process the one crore 16 lakh payment to the Forest Department.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which road is under construction?

The project covers the route from Vijaypur-Paharpani to Devalamalla.

Q. How long is the road?

The motor road is 1.300 kilometres long.

Q. How long will the causeway be?

The causeway being built over the Sukhi River will be 125 metres long.

Q. What is the project cost?

The project cost is 3 crore 87 lakh, or ₹3.87 crore.

Q. What benefits are expected from the project?

The project is expected to improve rural travel and access to health facilities.

Q. What directions did Ajay Bhatt give officials?

He instructed officials to maintain construction quality and ensure adherence to the timeline.

Q. What payment was ordered to the Forest Department?

HOD Rajesh Sharma was directed to arrange payment of one crore 16 lakh, or ₹1.16 crore, to the Forest Department.

Q. Who attended the inspection?

SDM Monika Arya, BJP leader Mukesh Belwal, Executive Engineer Ratnesh Saxena, Assistant Engineer Manoj Pandey and local residents attended.