Nainital’s Krishnapur may soon get a 2-wheeler route after the 2018 Baliana landslide

Residents of Krishnapur in Nainital may soon get a dedicated route for 2-wheelers, as the Irrigation Department has begun preparations for the proposed construction. The project is expected to cost about 20 lakh rupees.

The route is being planned after years of difficulty for more than 4,000 people living in Krishnapur ward. A major section of the existing route collapsed during the landslide at Baliana in 2018, affecting access to the area.

Residents’ prolonged protest

Residents recently held a protest for about 24 days, raising the slogan “Road nahi to vote nahi” — no road, no vote. The agitation highlighted the continuing problems caused by the damaged route.

Following consultations involving geologist Bhaskar Patni and members of the PMC, it was decided that a route for 2-wheeler vehicles should be developed. The available plan concerns 2-wheelers rather than a full motorable road.

Survey and DPR to come next

Pramod Pathak, assistant engineer with the Irrigation Department, said work on the proposal had already begun. He said the project would be carried out with about 20 lakh rupees.

The department will conduct a survey shortly and then move the detailed project report, or DPR, file forward. The survey and preparation of the DPR are the next stated steps before the work progresses.

For Krishnapur residents, the proposed route could provide 2-wheeler access after the 2018 collapse disrupted the earlier road. However, the report does not provide a construction start date or completion deadline.

Conclusion

The Irrigation Department has started preparations for a 2-wheeler route to Krishnapur, with a proposed cost of about 20 lakh rupees. A survey and DPR process are expected to follow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is planned for Krishnapur?

A 2-wheeler vehicle route is planned for Krishnapur in Nainital.

Q. How much is the proposed project expected to cost?

The construction is expected to cost about 20 lakh rupees.

Q. Why has the route been proposed?

A major section of the route collapsed during the 2018 landslide at Baliana, creating difficulties for Krishnapur residents.

Q. How many people have faced problems?

More than 4,000 people living in Krishnapur ward have faced difficulties.

Q. What steps will the Irrigation Department take next?

The department will conduct a survey and then move the detailed project report file forward.