Demolition work has begun on the old buildings of the Chaukhutia sub-district hospital in Almora district. The action started while a Mahakrosh rally was taking place in the area and marks the beginning of the site’s planned initial works.
The first phase will involve removing the old structures, levelling the land and preparing a layout. Other preliminary activities will also be undertaken as funds become available.
Funds approved in phases
Bhuvan Chandra, junior engineer with the Uttarakhand Agricultural Produce Marketing Board, said ₹87 lakh has been approved for the first phase of the project. However, the board has received ₹25 lakh so far.
The available amount will be used for demolition, land levelling, layout preparation and other initial work. The remaining activities will be taken up after the balance funds are received.
Officials said the scheduled work will be completed according to the availability of funds. The information currently available does not specify the timeline for receiving the remaining amount or completing the first phase.
Work planned at the hospital site
The immediate focus is on preparing the hospital premises for the next stage of work. The confirmed activities are limited to demolition of the old buildings, land levelling, layout preparation and related preliminary tasks.
No further details about the final construction plan, its completion date or changes to hospital services have been provided. The next development will depend on the release of the remaining approved funds.
Conclusion
Demolition has started at the old buildings of Chaukhutia sub-district hospital, with land preparation and layout work to follow. Of the approved ₹87 lakh for the first phase, ₹25 lakh has been received, and further work will proceed as funds are released.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where has the demolition work started?
The work has started at the old buildings of the Chaukhutia sub-district hospital in Almora district.
Q. What activities are included in the first phase?
The first phase includes demolition, land levelling, layout preparation and other preliminary work.
Q. How much money has been approved for the first phase?
₹87 lakh has been approved for the first phase.
Q. How much funding has been received so far?
The Uttarakhand Agricultural Produce Marketing Board has received ₹25 lakh so far.
Q. Who provided information about the funding?
Bhuvan Chandra, junior engineer with the Uttarakhand Agricultural Produce Marketing Board, provided the funding details.
Q. When will the remaining work be completed?
The work will be carried out according to the availability of funds. No specific completion date has been provided.
