Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced development works worth Rs 231 crore in Bhararisain, Chamoli, while confirming approval for a separate Rs 122 crore lake project in Gairsain.

Dhami said the projects were inaugurated or had their foundation stones laid during his visit. He said the works would benefit Bhararisain, Gairsain, Karnaprayag, nearby rural areas and Chamoli district as a whole.

The announcement was reported by PTI on 28 October 2026. The chief minister said approval for the Gairsain lake project was included in the supplementary budget presented the previous day.

Projects announced in Chamoli

According to Dhami’s statement, development projects worth Rs 231 crore were inaugurated, while foundation stones were laid for several other works. The statement did not provide a project-by-project list or individual cost details.

A Hindustan Times report published on 28 October 2026 described the announcement as the inauguration and foundation-laying of 12 projects worth ₹231.91 crore. The figure is slightly more detailed than the Rs 231 crore amount cited in Dhami’s statement.

The projects are expected to serve communities across the Bhararisain and Gairsain areas, as well as Karnaprayag and surrounding rural locations. The chief minister said their benefits would extend across the district.

Gairsain lake project receives approval

Dhami also said the proposed Gairsain lake project had received approval under the supplementary budget. The project has an estimated cost of Rs 122 crore.

He said work on the lake project would begin soon. No further details about its design, construction schedule, implementing department or expected completion date were provided in the available material.

Gairsain is among the locations identified by Dhami as likely to benefit from the wider development programme. The announcement places the lake project alongside the newly inaugurated and foundation-laid works, but the available information does not establish that construction has already started.

What happens next

The next reported step is the start of work on the approved Gairsain lake project. Details about tenders, contractors, timelines and the specific facilities planned for the lake were not disclosed.

The available reports also do not specify the individual projects included in the Rs 231 crore programme. Further official information would be required to assess the exact facilities, locations and implementation schedules.

Conclusion

Dhami announced projects worth Rs 231 crore in the Bhararisain region and confirmed approval for the Rs 122 crore Gairsain lake project. Work on the lake project is expected to begin soon, while details of the individual works remain pending.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where were the development projects announced?

The projects were announced in Bhararisain, Chamoli, with expected benefits for Bhararisain, Gairsain, Karnaprayag, nearby rural areas and the wider district.

Q. What is the value of the projects announced by Dhami?

Dhami said development projects worth Rs 231 crore were inaugurated or had their foundation stones laid.

Q. How many projects were included, according to the Hindustan Times report?

The Hindustan Times reported that 12 projects worth ₹231.91 crore were inaugurated or formally launched.

Q. What is the cost of the Gairsain lake project?

The approved Gairsain lake project has an estimated cost of Rs 122 crore.

Q. When was the Gairsain lake project approved?

Dhami said approval was granted under the supplementary budget presented the previous day.

Q. When will work on the lake project begin?

Dhami said work on the project would begin soon, but no specific start date was provided.