Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said approvals for approximately 315 road projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana are expected to be finalised within the next week. The projects would connect 610 habitations that currently lack road access.
Dhami made the statement after meeting Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Delhi. He said the final approval process for the projects was already underway and that the proposed work would respond to the demand for road links to several habitations.
The package includes 32 major bridges, according to the Chief Minister. Its total value exceeds Rs 2,700 crore.
What Dhami said after the meeting
Dhami described Uttarakhand’s geographical conditions as “very challenging” while explaining the need for improved connectivity in the hill state. He said the state government had previously submitted proposals seeking approval for the road projects.
The Chief Minister said he had requested Chouhan’s intervention during the meeting. He also expressed gratitude to the Union Minister on behalf of Uttarakhand’s residents for the assurance on the pending approvals.
The announcement concerns projects at the approval stage. Dhami said the approvals would be finalised soon, but the statement did not provide details about individual roads, their locations, construction schedules or the agencies that would execute them.
Why the projects matter
The proposed roads are intended to provide direct access to 610 habitations currently not connected by roads. In Uttarakhand’s difficult terrain, road links are important for reaching remote settlements and improving their physical connection with the wider transport network.
The inclusion of 32 major bridges indicates that parts of the proposed network will require substantial structures in addition to road construction. However, the statement did not specify the length of the roads, the districts involved or the expected completion dates.
The next reported step is the completion of the central approval process. If the approvals are finalised as indicated, further details about individual projects and implementation would need to be issued by the relevant authorities.
Conclusion
Dhami’s announcement points to a proposed Rs 2,700 crore-plus connectivity package covering approximately 315 roads and 32 major bridges, with the potential to connect 610 currently unserved habitations once approvals are finalised.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many road projects are expected to receive approval?
Dhami said approvals for approximately 315 roads are expected to be finalised within the next week.
Q. Which scheme covers the proposed roads?
The projects have been proposed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
Q. How many habitations would the roads connect?
The proposed roads would directly connect 610 habitations that currently lack road access.
Q. How many bridges are included in the plan?
The plan includes 32 major bridges.
Q. What is the estimated value of the projects?
Dhami said the total value of the projects exceeds Rs 2,700 crore.
Q. Whom did Dhami meet about the projects?
The Chief Minister said he met Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Delhi.
Q. Have the projects received final approval?
No. Dhami said the final approval process was underway and that approvals were expected to be finalised soon.
