Uttarakhand Housing and State Property Secretary Dr R. Rajesh Kumar reviewed a series of proposed and ongoing urban projects in Haldwani and Udham Singh Nagar, directing officials to coordinate their work and complete it within the prescribed timelines.
The inspection covered public amenities, city beautification, transport infrastructure, sports facilities and landscaping. The projects are being pursued under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s directions to improve urban services and promote planned development across the state.
Haldwani plans focus on public spaces and city identity
A Mans Khand-themed rotary is proposed at Hairakhan Chauraha in Haldwani. A Nari Shakti-themed rotary is also planned at Kusumkheda Chauraha. Officials said the designs are intended to give important junctions a more attractive appearance while highlighting Uttarakhand’s culture and the theme of women’s empowerment.
The proposed work also includes redevelopment and beautification of D.K. Park near Ramlila Ground. Open-gym equipment will be installed there for public use, with the project planned around community convenience and health needs.
Another proposal covers plantation and greening along approximately 200 metres of the road median from the Nariman area. Tenders for these Haldwani projects are proposed to be invited this month.
During the visit, the secretary also inspected land proposed for a High Court facility. Officials briefed him about the site and related details. He asked the departments involved to advance the different projects through better coordination.
Sports infrastructure reviewed in Rudrapur
The inspection continued in Rudrapur, Kichha and Sitarganj. Near Modi Maidan in Rudrapur, Dr R. Rajesh Kumar examined the proposed layout and implementation plan for an indoor and outdoor stadium.
He directed officials to incorporate the suggestions and changes discussed earlier and begin construction promptly. The available information does not specify a construction start date or the project’s estimated cost.
Kichha bus station transferred to transport department
At Khurpia Farm village in Kichha, the secretary inspected a modern bus station built on 3.50 acres at a cost of 12.48 crore rupees. After completion, the facility was handed over to the Uttarakhand Transport Department on 15 April 2026.
Dr R. Rajesh Kumar praised the quality of the construction. He said the bus station’s proximity to the AIIMS satellite centre and Pantnagar International Airport could make it important for regional travel.
The inspection established the facility’s transfer date and its expected regional significance. It did not provide details about bus services, routes or an operational launch schedule.
Sitarganj complex to combine parking and amenities
In Sitarganj’s main market, the secretary examined a park and parking complex being developed across 3.51 acres at a cost of 9.75 crore rupees. The scheme includes parking for 48 vehicles and 12 modern shops.
The planned facilities also include toilets, an open gym, a children’s play area and landscaping. Officials were instructed to finish the remaining works within the deadline and according to the required quality standards.
The visit was attended by district-level development authority officials, including Vice-President Jai Kishan and Secretary Pankaj Kumar Upadhyay. Representatives from the Irrigation Department and Uttarakhand Peyjal Nirman Nigam also participated.
Joint Secretary A.P. Vajpayee, Assistant Engineer Abhishek, Junior Engineer Sameer Ahmad, Pradeep Singh, Rohit Bisht, Pradeep Awasthi, Tia Dalakoti and Prerna Nainwal were among the other officials and staff present.
Conclusion
The inspection set out the next administrative priorities: invite tenders for selected Haldwani works, incorporate earlier changes into the Rudrapur stadium plan and complete the remaining Sitarganj works with coordination, quality and deadline compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which areas were covered by the inspection?
The inspection covered Haldwani, Rudrapur, Kichha and Sitarganj in Uttarakhand.
Q. What is planned at Hairakhan Chauraha?
A Mans Khand-themed rotary is proposed at Hairakhan Chauraha in Haldwani.
Q. What is planned at Kusumkheda Chauraha?
A Nari Shakti-themed rotary is proposed at Kusumkheda Chauraha.
Q. When are tenders for the Haldwani works proposed?
Tenders for the Haldwani projects are proposed to be invited this month.
Q. When was the Kichha bus station handed over?
The bus station was handed over to the Uttarakhand Transport Department on 15 April 2026.
Q. How large is the Kichha bus station project?
It was built on 3.50 acres at a cost of 12.48 crore rupees.
Q. What facilities are included in the Sitarganj complex?
The complex includes parking for 48 vehicles, 12 modern shops, toilets, an open gym, a children’s play area and landscaping.
Q. What did the secretary direct officials to do?
He directed officials to maintain quality, meet deadlines, coordinate across projects and incorporate earlier suggestions into the Rudrapur stadium plan.
