Dehradun: The Chief Minister congratulated the Prime Minister on the historic victory in the Haryana Assembly elections, stating that this win reflects the trust the common people have in the Prime Minister’s leadership.
The Chief Minister also presented the Prime Minister with a replica of the Kedarnath Temple and prasad (offerings) from Baba Kedarnath.
The Chief Minister expressed his gratitude for the Prime Minister’s continuous guidance and support in the development of Uttarakhand. He also requested approval for the development and construction of 21 water projects (with a total capacity of 2,123 MW) recommended by Expert Committee-2. Additionally, he requested the transfer of three ropeway projects in Sonprayag-Gaurikund-Kedarnath, Govindghat-Hemkund Sahib, and Kathgodam-Nainital to the state government for development and operation.
The Chief Minister urged the Prime Minister to direct the Ministry of Civil Aviation to resume the Dehradun-Gauchar-Dehradun and Dehradun-Chinyalisaur-Dehradun air services under the Government of India’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS). He also requested guidance from the relevant ministry to allow the operation of small aircraft at the Chinyalisaur airstrip in Uttarkashi district.
Furthermore, the Chief Minister asked the Prime Minister to declare two routes Khairna-Ranikhet-Bangidhar-Baijron (256.9 km) and Kathgodam-Bhimtal-Lohaghat-Pancheswar (189 km)—as National Highways to connect Kumaon and Garhwal regions and approval for the remaining length of the Dehradun Ring Road.
