Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the 3-day Jaunpur Mahotsav in Thatyur, in Tehri district’s Jaunpur development block. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects in the area.

Dhami said the government is working to establish Tehri as a major destination for tourism and adventure sports. The main project highlighted at the event was a tourism ring road planned around the Tehri Dam lake at an estimated cost of 1,300 crore.

The proposed road is intended to improve access around the lake and support tourism activity in surrounding areas. The chief minister said the project would make it easier for visitors to travel through the region while helping develop lakeside locations as tourism destinations.

Tourism projects and local facilities

The government is also building a vehicle parking facility at Kaddukhal at a cost of about 8 crore. The facility is expected to provide parking for visitors and help reduce traffic pressure in the area.

Dhami said water sports and other adventure activities would be promoted at Tehri lake. The government expects these activities to attract visitors from within India and abroad while creating opportunities for local businesses and self-employment.

Tiwar village, located along the Tehri lake, has been declared a tourism village. The initiative is aimed at promoting rural tourism and giving wider recognition to the village’s culture, traditions and way of life.

The chief minister said residents could benefit from tourism-related work such as homestays, local products, food services and other visitor activities. He added that the government’s broader priority was to create employment and self-employment opportunities for young people within their own areas.

Focus on Jaunpur’s cultural identity

Dhami said the Jaunpur Mahotsav would help showcase the region’s folk culture and traditions. He referred to local folk art, songs, dances, traditional clothing and food as important parts of the area’s cultural identity.

According to the chief minister, such festivals serve more than an entertainment purpose. They give local performers a platform, help traditional products reach markets and allow younger people to connect with their cultural heritage.

He said the government was preparing plans based on local resources and potential in tourism, agriculture and horticulture. The stated aim is to expand livelihood opportunities in the hills and reduce the need for young people to move to other cities and states for work.

Officials and public representatives attend

The inauguration was attended by MLA Pritam Singh Panwar, Other Backward Classes Commission chairperson Sanjay Negi, BJP district president Uday Rawat, District Cooperative Bank chairman Subhash Ramola and Mussoorie municipal board chairperson Meera Saklani.

Several BJP office-bearers and workers, along with a large number of local residents, also attended the event. The 3-day festival drew enthusiasm from people in the area.

Conclusion

The Jaunpur festival opening placed Tehri’s tourism plans and cultural promotion in focus, with the 1,300-crore lake ring road, Kaddukhal parking facility and Tiwar tourism village presented as measures to improve visitor access and expand local livelihood opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What did Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurate in Tehri?

He inaugurated the 3-day Jaunpur Mahotsav in Thatyur, in Tehri district’s Jaunpur development block.

Q. What is the estimated cost of the tourism ring road?

The tourism ring road around Tehri Dam lake is estimated to cost 1,300 crore.

Q. Where is the new parking facility being built?

A vehicle parking facility is being built at Kaddukhal at a cost of about 8 crore.

Q. Which village has been declared a tourism village?

Tiwar village, located along Tehri lake, has been declared a tourism village.

Q. Which activities are planned at Tehri lake?

The government plans to promote water sports and other adventure activities at the lake.