6 road projects worth 40 crore were launched in the Bhimtal assembly constituency on Thursday under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. The projects are intended to improve access for rural residents across the Nainital area.
MP Ajay Bhatt and Cabinet Minister Ram Singh Kaida laid the foundation stones for the works. The 6 routes cover villages and settlements in Dhari and Bhimtal blocks.
6 roads included in the project
The Kulori–Pokhari motor road in Dhari will be built at a cost of 3.84 crore. The Harnagar–Sheruwa road in Bhimtal has been allocated 8.06 crore.
The Banna–Pinsela motor road will cost 7.35 crore, while 7.07 crore has been set aside for the Jhutiya–Kol–Kanda–Kuna motor road.
The Chhidakhan–Talli Pokhari motor road is included at a cost of 6.16 crore. The Shyamkhet–Koon route has been sanctioned at 7.67 crore.
Together, the 6 works form the rural road package announced for the Bhimtal assembly constituency. The roads are to be completed through the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
Expected benefit for villagers
Bhimtal block chief Dr Harish Bisht said the new roads would improve movement for local residents. He said villagers would no longer have to depend on walking routes for travel once the roads are built.
The projects are therefore expected to make daily movement easier in the areas connected by the 6 routes. The available information identifies improved rural access as the main local benefit of the construction programme.
Several local representatives and public figures attended the foundation-stone ceremony, including Mahesh Joshi, Pradeep Pathak, Pankaj Joshi, Manoj Bhatt, Nitesh Bisht, Jitendra Chanotiya, Lakshman Singh Gangola, Radha Kulyal, Mamta Dumka, Prakash Kanojia and Gopal Krishna Bhatt.
Conclusion
The foundation stones have been laid for 6 PMGSY roads in the Bhimtal assembly constituency, with the projects costing 40 crore and expected to improve rural travel after construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many roads are included in the Bhimtal project?
6 motor roads are included in the project.
Q. What is the total cost of the road works?
The road works have a stated total cost of 40 crore.
Q. Under which scheme will the roads be built?
The roads will be built under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
Q. Who laid the foundation stones?
MP Ajay Bhatt and Cabinet Minister Ram Singh Kaida laid the foundation stones.
Q. Which road has the highest listed allocation?
The Harnagar–Sheruwa motor road has the highest listed allocation at 8.06 crore.
Q. What benefit has been highlighted for villagers?
The roads are expected to improve rural movement and reduce the need for villagers to walk for travel.
