Uttarakhand gets ₹5,100-cr infra upgrades

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The central government has approved ₹5,100 crore to be invested in various infrastructure projects in the state including ₹2,584-crore in Jamrani Dam project, ₹1,400 crore for developing Dehradun into a smart city, and ₹1,200 crore for Tehri Lake and surrounding areas, said an official spokesperson, adding that the projects will catapult Uttarakhand towards development and prosperity. The Jamrani Dam project has been pending for over three decades; it will help supply 14-megawatt power and provide irrigation to Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts. There is a plan to develop Tehri lake area as a world-class destination for water and adventure sports, and to encircle the 42 sq.km lake with a two-lane road. The proposals include building 234.60 km of roads connecting Tehri town with other districts including Dehradun.
📅 Published on: 30 December 2019
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