Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected ongoing hillside remedial work on the Srinagar-Devprayag National Highway while returning to Dehradun after the Assembly session in Gairsain.
During the visit, Dhami reviewed the progress at the worksite and received a detailed briefing from the concerned engineers. He sought information about the current status of the construction and the plan for the next stage of work.
Focus on highway safety
Dhami said roads are a primary means of travel in Uttarakhand. They are also important for tourism, the local economy and connectivity to remote areas.
He said safety must be ensured on national highways, particularly at vulnerable locations where remedial work is required. The work, he said, should be carried out effectively and in accordance with the approved plan.
The chief minister directed officials and engineers involved in the project to give special attention to construction quality and technical standards. He also stressed that progress should follow the scheduled work plan.
Dhami said the success of any construction project depends on its quality, timely completion and usefulness. He instructed the departments and implementing agencies involved to coordinate closely so that the remedial measures are effective and durable.
He also called for particular caution in work connected with road safety. All necessary measures, he said, should be taken according to technical requirements.
Interaction with engineers and workers
During the inspection, Dhami spoke directly with the engineers and workers engaged at the site. He highlighted their role in implementing development projects and strengthening Uttarakhand’s infrastructure.
He said technical experts, engineers and workers make an important contribution to the state’s development. Their dedication, hard work and technical skills help ensure that infrastructure projects are carried out effectively on the ground.
Dhami also posed for graphs with the engineers and workers during the visit.
The chief minister reiterated the government’s commitment to making road facilities safer, easier to use and better in quality across Uttarakhand. He directed officials to monitor road improvement and remedial work regularly and complete it within the prescribed timeline while maintaining quality.
The stated objective is to provide the public with safer travel on the highway. No completion date or project cost was provided in the available information.
Conclusion
Pushkar Singh Dhami’s inspection focused on the progress, technical quality and safety of hillside remedial work on the Srinagar-Devprayag National Highway, with officials directed to maintain coordination and complete the work as planned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which road did Pushkar Singh Dhami inspect?
He inspected hillside remedial work on the Srinagar-Devprayag National Highway.
Q. When did the inspection take place?
It took place while Dhami was returning to Dehradun after the Assembly session in Gairsain.
Q. What information did the chief minister seek?
He sought details from engineers about the current status of the work and the upcoming work plan.
Q. What instructions were given to officials and engineers?
They were told to maintain construction quality, follow technical standards and ensure progress according to the planned schedule.
Q. Why did Dhami say roads are important in Uttarakhand?
He said roads support travel, tourism, the local economy and connectivity to remote areas.
Q. What did Dhami say about road-related work?
He said road improvement and remedial work should be monitored regularly and completed on time with proper quality.
Q. Who did the chief minister meet at the worksite?
He spoke with the engineers and workers engaged in the development work.
