Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved financial allocations totalling ₹78.18 crore for road construction and reconstruction, drinking-water arrangements, disaster relief and infrastructure development for the successful conduct of Kumbh 2027.
The approvals cover projects in Almora, Pauri, Bageshwar, Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar. The package includes road strengthening and widening, temporary water-supply facilities, Haridwar beautification works and assistance for people affected by natural disasters.
Road projects across 3 hill districts
In Almora district’s Sult Assembly constituency, ₹07.57 crore has been approved for improvements to the Marchula-Syalde-Devalghat motor road, covering the section from Dotiyal to Champanagar on a major district road.
A further ₹06.20 crore has been sanctioned for widening and bitumen surfacing on the Richa-Naughar-Mandalkot-Bhujan motor road along NH-71.
In Pauri district, ₹07.29 crore will support strengthening work on kilometres 13 to 16 of the Chिल्लरखाल-Sिगड्डी-Kotdwar-Pokhri motor road in the Kotdwar Assembly constituency. For the Chaubattakhal constituency, ₹36.12 lakh has been approved for reconstruction and improvement of the Farsadi-Gadkot-Chhanchharon motor road.
Bageshwar district’s Kapkot constituency will receive ₹09.86 crore for improvement using BM/BC treatment on kilometres 21.500 to 30.050 of the Rikhari-Bachham motor road, covering the Karmi to Vinayakdhar section.
Haridwar water and Kumbh facilities
In Haridwar district, ₹03.68 crore has been approved for temporary pipelines, stand s, PVC tanks, temporary water connections, water filters and related installation and maintenance work in the Bahadrabad, Jwalapur and Kankhal sectors.
The approvals also include several infrastructure and public-realm projects for Kumbh 2027. An allocation of ₹04.43 crore will fund the designing, supply, installation and commissioning of a musical fountain with a multimedia show on a water screen in Haridwar.
Another ₹03.43 crore has been approved for beautification and upgrading work at Bhimgoda, Haridwar. In Haridwar city, ₹07.35 crore will be used to redevelop and beautify the road divider along the old Neeti Pass between Shiv Murti Chowk and Arya Nagar Chowk.
The approval also covers ₹10.00 crore kept at the disposal of the Director General of Police for purchasing machinery, equipment, decorative materials and plants for Kumbh and Ardh Kumbh arrangements.
Relief allocation for Udham Singh Nagar
For Udham Singh Nagar district, ₹18.00 crore has been allocated to provide relief and ex-gratia assistance to people affected by natural disasters.
The announcement brings road connectivity, water access, event infrastructure and disaster assistance under one financial approval. The available information identifies the sanctioned works and allocations, but does not specify their completion timelines.
Conclusion
The approved ₹78.18 crore package covers transport improvements, drinking-water facilities, Kumbh 2027 infrastructure and disaster relief across 5 Uttarakhand districts. The next step is implementation of the listed works and assistance measures by the concerned authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the total amount approved?
The total financial approval is ₹78.18 crore.
Q. Which districts are covered by the approvals?
The projects cover Almora, Pauri, Bageshwar, Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar districts.
Q. How much has been allocated for disaster relief in Udham Singh Nagar?
₹18.00 crore has been allocated for relief and ex-gratia assistance to people affected by natural disasters.
Q. What water-supply work has been approved in Haridwar?
The approval covers temporary pipelines, stand s, PVC tanks, temporary water connections, water filters and related installation and maintenance work in Bahadrabad, Jwalapur and Kankhal.
Q. What Kumbh 2027 projects are included?
The package includes a musical fountain with a multimedia show at a water screen, Bhimgoda beautification, redevelopment of a road divider in Haridwar and the purchase of machinery and equipment for Kumbh and Ardh Kumbh arrangements.
