Uttarakhand Government Unveils Rs 424 Crore Master Plan for Badrinath Temple Upgradation

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Saturday that a master plan of Rs 424 crore has been prepared for the upgradation of facilities at Badrinath temple in the state. The Chief Minister said that his government is committed to developing the pilgrimage sites of the states with better coordination of ecology and economy.

“A master plan of Rs 424 crore has been prepared for upgrading facilities at Shri Badrinath temple, under which development work is in progress. Our government is committed to developing the pilgrimage sites of Devbhoomi with better coordination of ecology and economy,” Dhami said on X.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently announced a comprehensive master plan for the upgradation of facilities at the iconic Badrinath temple. The plan involves an investment of ₹424 crore and aims to enhance the pilgrimage experience while balancing ecological concerns with economic imperatives. The Badrinath temple, located in Uttarakhand’s ecologically sensitive Himalayan region, holds significant religious importance as one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. This initiative seeks to address environmental challenges and provide improved facilities for pilgrims arriving from all corners of the country. It’s commendable that the government is prioritizing both ecology and economy in this endeavor. Additionally, CM Dhami’s meeting with Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia underscores the commitment to development and coordination in the region.

Certainly! During the meeting, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia discussed strategies to enhance communication services in Uttarakhand’s rural areas. Specifically, CM Dhami requested the relocation of the post office in Tallital, Nainital, and urged prompt action for land acquisition to establish 481 BSNL towers. Additionally, he emphasized the need to activate the existing towers in Gunji. It’s heartening to see efforts to improve connectivity and infrastructure in the state.

Earlier on Thursday, Dhami also met Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu in New Delhi. On this occasion, the Chief Minister requested that the Union Minister start the process of expanding Pantnagar Airport in Udham Singh Nagar district soon. Along with this, the Chief Minister also requested to expedite the process of granting permission for the expansion of Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun and giving the airport the status of an international airport. On Thursday, Dhami also met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi. The meeting focused on the ongoing and proposed projects to enhance road connectivity in Uttarakhand. During the discussion, Chief Minister Dhami emphasised the importance of improving road infrastructure in the state. He requested that Minister Gadkari issue notifications for six routes that were upgraded to National Highway status in principle in 2016.