Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the newly built Circuit House in Champawat after offering prayers, with Union Minister of State Ajay Tamta present at the event. The chief minister also inaugurated or laid the foundation for 16 development schemes across the district, with a combined value of nearly ₹96 crore.
The programme combined project announcements with consultations involving elected representatives, community organisations and local residents. Dhami heard their concerns and suggestions during meetings with several groups, including women’s representatives, anganwadi and ASHA workers, PRD personnel, ministerial staff, roadways employees, livestock farmers, statehood activists, ex-servicemen and cooperative-sector representatives.
Focus on long-term district development
Dhami said the state government aims to develop Champawat as a model district. He said planning was being undertaken with the needs and challenges of the next 25 to 50 years in mind.
The government is working to strengthen roads, transport, parking, drinking water, healthcare, education and other basic facilities in the district. Roads linked to the Kailash Mansarovar route are among those being improved, while bypasses, multilevel parking and shopping-complex projects are also being taken forward.
The under-construction ISBT in Tanakpur is expected to expand transport facilities in the area. Dhami also said a drainage plan costing approximately ₹66 crore had been prepared to provide a permanent solution to waterlogging.
Other priorities mentioned at the event included placing electricity lines underground and expanding communication services in remote areas. Dhami also held discussions with the Sapteshwar/Saptakoshi Parikrama Proposer Committee and media representatives.
Announcements for villages and legal facilities
At the oath-taking ceremony of the District Bar Association, where he attended as chief guest, Dhami congratulated the newly formed executive committee. Tamta attended the ceremony as the special guest.
Dhami described advocates as an important pillar of the justice system and said they play a significant role in helping citizens secure justice and protect their constitutional rights. He said the state government was committed to making justice simple, accessible and time-bound.
The chief minister announced the construction of community buildings for public use in the district’s nyaya panchayats. He also announced chambers for advocates, vehicle parking and a modern e-library at the District Bar Association.
For Champawat development block, Dhami announced ₹10 lakh for every gram sabha. The funds may be used for local priorities, including libraries, roads, livelihood promotion and the improvement of anganwadi centres.
Park inaugurated
Dhami also inaugurated the Devbhoomi Silver Jubilee Park, built at a cost of ₹1.37 crore. He met local residents, asked about their welfare and distributed chocolates to children playing in the park.
During the visit, he also met representatives of local bodies and departments. District Magistrate Manish Kumar, Superintendent of Police Rekha Yadav and other public representatives welcomed him at the Circuit House helipad.
The wider delegation included officials and representatives from the district administration, municipal bodies, the Bharatiya Janata Party, Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam and other local institutions. The programme also included discussions with the district bar, community groups and departmental representatives.
Conclusion
The Champawat visit combined the inauguration of the Circuit House and Devbhoomi Silver Jubilee Park with 16 development projects worth nearly ₹96 crore, village-level funding announcements and consultations on local needs. The government’s stated priority is long-term, planned development across the district.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What did Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurate in Champawat?
He inaugurated the newly built Circuit House and the Devbhoomi Silver Jubilee Park.
Q. How many development schemes were inaugurated or launched?
The chief minister inaugurated or laid the foundation for 16 development schemes.
Q. What is the combined value of the development schemes?
The schemes have a combined cost of nearly ₹96 crore.
Q. What drainage plan was announced?
A drainage plan costing approximately ₹66 crore was prepared to address waterlogging in the district.
Q. How much funding was announced for each gram sabha in Champawat development block?
Dhami announced ₹10 lakh for every gram sabha for local development works.
Q. What facilities were announced for the District Bar Association?
The announcements included advocates’ chambers, vehicle parking and a modern e-library.
Q. Who attended the Champawat programme with the chief minister?
Union Minister of State Ajay Tamta attended the programme, while district officials, elected representatives and community representatives also participated.
