Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 8 Jan: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today held a review of the ongoing development projects of Dehradun district at the Manthan Auditorium of the Forest Headquarters here. During the meeting, the CM directed officials to ensure that all underground works related to electricity, water, and gas lines during road construction are completed within the stipulated timeframe through proper departmental coordination. He also instructed all the departments concerned to prepare a comprehensive list of proposed works for the entire year and to proceed in a systematic manner. District Magistrate Savin Bansal was asked to grant permissions for projects only after a detailed action plan with fixed timelines is prepared, while also paying special attention to the upkeep of internal roads.
The CM issued firm instructions for regular verification of Ayushman cards, ration cards, family registers, electricity bills, and other essential documents. He ordered that documents obtained through fraudulent means must be cancelled immediately and strict action taken against those responsible for issuing fake certificates. He further directed the District Administration, Forest Department, MDDA, and Municipal Corporation to conduct continuous drives to remove encroachments.
Emphasising innovation-based development, the CM noted that the expansion and improvement of roads and corridors have significantly strengthened Dehradun’s connectivity, thereby increasing the movement of tourists and the general public. He stated that development schemes must be accelerated keeping future requirements in mind and should be executed after consultation with public representatives. He remarked that through the ‘Jan-Jan ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan ke Dwar’ (People’s Government at People’s Doorstep) initiative, public grievances should be resolved on the spot, ensuring that eligible individuals receive the benefits of government schemes.
Dhami also asserted that transparency, punctuality, and public interest remain the top priorities of the government. In view of the winter season, he directed the officials to be sensitive towards women and the elderly, ensuring adequate facilities in municipal night shelters and the provision of bonfires at major intersections. The police were instructed to strengthen traffic management, increase night patrolling, and conduct regular awareness campaigns and random checks under the de-addiction drive.
Cabinet Minister and District In-charge Minister Subodh Uniyal stressed that all the departments must work with mutual coordination to expedite projects and complete them in a time-bound manner based on priority. He also underlined the need for stronger measures to control cybercrime.
District Magistrate Savin Bansal apprised the CM of the progress of major achievements in the district. He reported that 61,000 registrations have been completed under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) . Out of 7,662 complaints registered on the CM Helpline, 6,480 have been resolved. In terms of document verification, 5,590 ration cards out of 2,81,366 verified cards have been cancelled, while 9,428 Ayushman cards out of 1,36,676 verified have been invalidated. He further informed that out of 57 hectares of encroached land, 47 hectares have been cleared.
The DM reminded the meeting that the Rispana and Bindal elevated corridor projects, along with four major Public Works Department (PWD) projects, are underway. The Paonta Sahib-Ballupur flyover is in its final stages, and construction of the four-lane greenfield road connecting to the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is progressing well. Healthcare upgrades include a model vaccination centre at Gandhi Shatabdi District Hospital, the Rakht Garuda vehicle service, and a 12-bed SNCU. Under Project Utkarsh, infrastructure and sports equipment have been provided to government schools. In addition, 267 children were rescued from child begging, with 154 integrated into mainstream education. Under the Nanda-Sunanda project, 93 girls have received assistance amounting to Rs 33 lakh.
Bansal also shared that major city intersections have been widened and beautified, and automatic parking facilities have been constructed at Parade Ground, Tibetan Market, and Doon Hospital.
Among those present at the meeting were Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Bansal, MLAs Khajan Das, Vinod Chamoli, Umesh Sharma Kau, Savita Kapoor, and Brij Bhushan Gairola, Mayor Dehradun Saurabh Thapliyal, Mayor Rishikesh Shambhu Paswan, Vice Chairman MDDA Banshidhar Tiwari, Municipal Commissioner Namami Bansal, Chief Development Officer Abhinav Shah, DFO Amit Kanwar, CMO MK Sharma, City Magistrate Pratyush Singh, SDM Hari Giri, SLEO Smrita Pramar, SDM Kumkum Joshi, Project Director DRDA Vikram Singh, and other senior departmental officials.
