Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced 4 measures for Banbasa and Tanakpur during a programme in Banbasa, Champawat district. The package addresses land tenure, heritage conservation, higher education and housing for families living in temporary structures.
The announcements are part of the state government’s stated focus on developing border areas and resolving long-pending problems faced by local residents. Dhami said the benefits of government schemes should reach the last person in society.
Land lease regulation planned
The government will take steps at the earliest to regulate leases classified as Category-1 ‘B’ and leases involving Tarai-Bhabar State land across Uttarakhand. The move is expected to provide significant relief to people holding the affected leases.
The announcement covers an issue linked to land occupied under lease arrangements. However, the details of the regulation process and its implementation timeline were not provided in the announcement.
Temple and corridor projects
Ancient and mythologically significant temples in Banbasa and Tanakpur will be beautified and expanded under the Sharda Corridor and Canal Corridor initiatives.
The proposed work is intended to protect the religious and cultural heritage of the 2 towns. It is also expected to support religious tourism in the area by improving facilities around important heritage sites.
Engineering college to receive land
The government will make 2.01 hectares of land available for expanding A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government Engineering College in Tanakpur.
The land allocation is expected to create scope for institutional expansion and the development of academic facilities for students. The announcement did not specify the proposed construction schedule or the facilities planned for the additional land.
Permanent homes under urban housing scheme
Residents living for a long period in kutcha and temporary buildings on government land within the Banbasa and Tanakpur urban local bodies will be provided permanent houses under the Pradhan Mantri Urban Housing Scheme.
The measure is intended to give families living in temporary accommodation safer and better housing. The announcement did not state the number of households covered or provide a project completion timeline.
Together, the 4 decisions place housing, education, land-related concerns and heritage development at the centre of the government’s announced priorities for Banbasa and Tanakpur. The wider objective, according to the chief minister, is balanced development in border areas and their closer integration with the state’s development mainstream.
Conclusion
The announced package for Banbasa and Tanakpur covers lease regulation, temple development, engineering-college expansion and permanent housing, with implementation details still to be set out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What did Pushkar Singh Dhami announce in Banbasa?
The chief minister announced 4 measures for Banbasa and Tanakpur concerning lease regulation, temple development, engineering education and housing.
Q. Which leases are proposed for regulation?
The proposed action covers Category-1 ‘B’ leases and leases involving Tarai-Bhabar State land.
Q. Which religious sites will be developed?
Ancient and mythologically significant temples in Banbasa and Tanakpur will be beautified and expanded under the Sharda Corridor and Canal Corridor initiatives.
Q. How much land is proposed for the engineering college?
The government will make 2.01 hectares available for expanding A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government Engineering College in Tanakpur.
Q. Who will receive permanent housing?
Eligible residents living for a long period in kutcha and temporary buildings on government land within the Banbasa and Tanakpur urban local bodies will receive permanent houses under the Pradhan Mantri Urban Housing Scheme.
Q. What broader objective did the chief minister describe?
Dhami said the government is prioritising infrastructure, heritage and tourism, education, and housing in border areas while seeking balanced development.
