
The Tanakpur-Pithoragarh stretch is part of a larger road project that traverses the Char Dham pilgrim spots, which was approved by the central government in 2016 at a cost of ₹12,000 crore. The construction of this all-weather road is expected to significantly improve connectivity and facilitate easier transportation between the two cities. The allocation of funds by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways demonstrates the government's commitment to improving infrastructure and promoting development in Uttarakhand.