Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved financial support for development works, disaster relief and Kumbh Mela 2027 preparations across the state. The decisions include a ₹ 3.96 crore allocation for a new bridge in Nainital district and assistance for families affected by excessive rainfall, landslides and other natural disasters.
The largest approval is for construction of a 21-metre reinforced-concrete bridge over the Nihal River in Nainital district. The bridge will replace a damaged culvert at kilometre 36 of State Highway 41, which connects Ramnagar, Kaladhungi, Haldwani, Kathgodam, Chorगलिया, Sitarganj and Bijti.
The project falls within the Kaladhungi Assembly constituency and has been approved under the state plan. The allocation is intended to support the construction of the new structure in place of the damaged crossing.
Rental support for affected families
In Uttarkashi district, 7 families affected by excessive rainfall and landslides in Molda village will be moved to rented accommodation. The approved assistance is ₹4000 per month for 06 months, amounting to ₹ 1.68 lakh.
A separate rental-support measure covers 04 families in Pathariapir, within Mauza Hathibarkala in Dehradun district. Their homes were considered at risk after a safety wall behind residential buildings was damaged. They will receive ₹4000 per month for 06 months, for a total approved amount of ₹ 96 thousand.
The assistance is intended to allow the affected families to stay in alternative rented buildings while addressing immediate safety concerns. The source does not specify when the payments or relocations will begin.
Almora disaster relief
In Almora district, the family affected by one residential building that was completely destroyed in a natural disaster on 1 September 2026 during the 2026-27 monsoon period will receive ₹ 3.00 lakh.
The Chief Minister has also approved ₹ 3.00 lakh for distributing additional relief to the dependants of people who died in natural disasters in Almora during 2026-27. The amount is to be provided at a rate of one lakh per dependant, in addition to the relief permitted under State Disaster Response Fund standards.
These measures cover both damage to a residence and support for dependants of disaster victims. The available information does not identify the affected families or deceased people.
Kumbh Mela 2027 funding
The government has also issued an order approving ₹ 20.00 lakh as the remaining amount in the second phase for works linked to Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar.
The funding is part of the ₹ 100 crore limit fixed for works approved by the central government for the smooth execution of Kumbh-related activities. The allocation is intended for infrastructure and other facilities required for the event.
The decisions bring together transport infrastructure, temporary housing support and disaster assistance with preparations for a major religious gathering. Further implementation will depend on the relevant departments and local authorities carrying out the approved works and payments.
Conclusion
The approvals provide ₹ 3.96 crore for replacing the damaged Nihal River culvert, rental support for 11 affected families, relief for disaster-hit households and dependants in Almora, and ₹ 20.00 lakh for the second phase of Kumbh Mela 2027 works in Haridwar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the largest approved allocation?
The largest allocation is ₹ 3.96 crore for constructing a 21-metre reinforced-concrete bridge over the Nihal River in Nainital district.
Q. Where will the new bridge be built?
It will be built at kilometre 36 of State Highway 41, replacing a damaged culvert over the Nihal River.
Q. Which families will receive rental assistance?
7 families affected by excessive rainfall and landslides in Molda village, Uttarkashi, and 04 families affected by a damaged safety wall in Pathariapir, Dehradun, will receive support.
Q. How much rental assistance has been approved?
The approved rate is ₹4000 per month for 06 months. The Uttarkashi assistance totals ₹ 1.68 lakh, while the Dehradun assistance totals ₹ 96 thousand.
Q. What relief has been approved for Almora?
₹ 3.00 lakh has been approved for the family whose residential building was completely destroyed on 1 September 2026. Another ₹ 3.00 lakh is approved for additional relief to dependants of natural-disaster victims.
Q. How much has been approved for Kumbh Mela 2027 works?
₹ 20.00 lakh has been approved in the second phase for works in Haridwar, within the ₹ 100 crore limit set for centrally approved works.
