Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 9 development projects worth ₹9.13 crore at Shriy antra Tapu in Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal. The programme also marked the return of the city bus service after nearly 9 years.
The projects cover civic infrastructure, public amenities and environmental facilities in Srinagar. Dhami said the work would strengthen basic services and support the city’s local development.
Residents, including women, older people and young people, welcomed the chief minister when he reached Srinagar. During the event, he flagged off a city bus carrying all the municipal councillors.
City bus service returns after nearly 9 years
The launch fulfils a long-standing demand from Srinagar residents. The programme did not provide details about the bus route, frequency or fare, but the service is intended to improve public transport within the city.
Dhami also inaugurated an electric vehicle charging station in Srinagar. The facility is expected to encourage the use of electric vehicles and support more environment-friendly transport in the city.
The projects inaugurated or launched in the Srinagar Municipal Corporation area include solid-waste management and disposal facilities, the Late Ranjit Singh Bhandari Vatika rainwater-harvesting park, road and drain construction, Lakshminarayan Park, park beautification and other civic works.
Support for women’s groups and sanitation workers
Under the “Sashakt Behna, Sashakt Uttarakhand” programme, Dhami distributed financial support to women’s self-help groups. He handed over a cheque worth ₹2,01,530 as part of efforts to strengthen the livelihoods of women’s groups.
Health and hygiene kits were also provided to 51 women serving as Paryavaran Mitras. The support was presented as part of the wider effort to encourage women’s participation in local livelihood and civic initiatives.
Dhami said the state government was working to advance Uttarakhand through development, good governance and prosperity. He pointed to the ongoing implementation of several crore-rupee projects in Pauri district.
Srinagar’s role in regional connectivity
The chief minister said the increase in Char Dham travel was benefiting local residents. He also highlighted Srinagar’s role in Uttarakhand’s transport network.
According to Dhami, the 4 pilgrsites have been connected by all-weather roads, with Srinagar serving as a key centre. He said work on the Rishikesh–Karnaprayag railway line was progressing rapidly and that the project includes a station at Srinagar.
Dhami also referred to the contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, saying Patel integrated more than 560 princely states and laid the foundation for a united India. He said national unity, integrity and sovereignty should remain central to the country’s development.
During the visit, Dhami stepped out of his vehicle near the college gate after seeing students. He spoke with the children, asked about their well-being and interacted with them outside the usual protocol. The students appeared excited to meet him.
Cabinet ministers Dhan Singh Rawat and Satpal Maharaj, Bharat Chaudhary, Srinagar Mayor Aarti Bhandari, district panchayat president Rachna Butola, District Magistrate Swati S. Bhadauria, Chief Development Officer Ashok Joshi, the sub-divisional magistrate and other officials attended the programme.
Conclusion
The Srinagar programme combined ₹9.13 crore in civic projects with the return of city bus services after nearly 9 years, an EV charging facility and support for women’s self-help groups and Paryavaran Mitras.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What did Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurate and launch in Srinagar?
He inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 9 projects worth ₹9.13 crore. He also launched the city bus service and inaugurated an EV charging station.
Q. How long had Srinagar residents been waiting for the city bus service?
The city bus service was restarted after nearly 9 years, according to the programme details.
Q. What financial support was given to women’s self-help groups?
A cheque worth ₹2,01,530 was distributed to women’s self-help groups under the “Sashakt Behna, Sashakt Uttarakhand” programme.
Q. Who received health and hygiene kits?
Health and hygiene kits were provided to 51 women serving as Paryavaran Mitras.
Q. What civic projects are included in the programme?
The projects include solid-waste management, a rainwater-harvesting park, road and drain construction, park development, park beautification and other civic works.
Q. What railway project is connected with Srinagar?
The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag railway line is under construction and includes a station at Srinagar.
Q. Which officials attended the programme?
Cabinet ministers Dhan Singh Rawat and Satpal Maharaj, Bharat Chaudhary, Mayor Aarti Bhandari, district panchayat president Rachna Butola and senior district officials attended.
