Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today and apprised him of the ongoing development works and key upcoming projects in the state.
During the meeting, Chief Minister Dhami presented the Prime Minister with a replica of the Shri Kartik Swami Temple located in Rudraprayag district. He briefed the Prime Minister on the progress of the Char Dham Yatra, Adi Kailash Yatra, Kanwar Yatra, Nanda Raj Jat Yatra and preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela to be held in 2027.
The Chief Minister also informed the Prime Minister about the achievements under the Jal Jeevan Mission and discussed the current status of the scheme in the state.
CM Dhami urged the Prime Minister to consider extending the Delhi–Meerut (Modipuram) Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) up to Haridwar and Rishikesh. He also requested financial assistance of ₹3,500 crore for the successful organisation of the Haridwar Kumbh 2027 and ₹400 crore for the smooth conduct of the Nanda Raj Jat Yatra in 2026.
He sought the Prime Minister’s support for including the river-linking project under a special scheme and requested directions to the concerned ministry for CSR funding for the Haridwar–Rishikesh Ganga Corridor and Sharda Corridor projects. The Chief Minister also requested the Prime Minister to approve five previously recommended hydropower projects and sought support for setting up a semiconductor industry at NEPA Farm in Udham Singh Nagar district.
The Chief Minister further requested the Prime Minister’s intervention to approve the ₹1,015.11 crore DPR under the RDSS scheme for undergrounding HT/LT lines and automating the power system in Rishikesh and Haridwar to enhance their aesthetic appeal. He also urged for the necessary clearances from the National Board for Wildlife’s Standing Committee to restore and develop Chaurasi Kutiya in Rishikesh.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister of Mizoram Lalduhoma also called on Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi today. During the meeting, Chief Minister Lalduhoma discussed key development issues pertaining to Mizoram and sought the Centre’s continued support for the state’s progress.