Uttarakhand: Executive Committee meeting of Uttarakhand Investment and Infrastructure Development Board (UIIDB) was held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary
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In the meeting of the Executive Committee of Uttarakhand Investment and Infrastructure Development Board (UIIDB) chaired by Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, emphasis was laid on promptly conducting the work related to planning and implementation of projects related to infrastructure development in the state. In the meeting, it was decided to discuss in detail about strengthening the organizational structure of UIIDB and decentralization of powers at various levels and to place the proposals related to this in the next meeting of the Board.
The 8th meeting of the Executive Committee of UIIDB was held in the Chief Secretary Auditorium at the Secretariat. While chairing the meeting, Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan reviewed the works of UIIDB in detail and directed to pay special attention to the works of Sharda Corridor, Rishikesh Corridor and Haridwar Corridor projects. The Chief Secretary said that under the Triveni Ghat project in Rishikesh, continuous availability of Ganga water should be ensured at the ghat. For this, hydrological study should be done and necessary measures suggested by experts should be implemented. While reviewing the proposals of the project of construction of green park and heritage forest walk-way along with underground parking arrangement on the land of old railway station in Rishikesh, the Chief Secretary said that the feasibility of maintenance and operation of this project should be properly assessed. The Chief Secretary said that in view of the possibility of expansion of Rapid Rail Transport System from Haridwar to Rishikesh and construction of railway line between Rishikesh and Dehradun, provisions should also be included to develop necessary infrastructure facilities keeping in mind the future requirements at the railway station and its adjacent areas in Rishikesh. In view of the excessive pressure of crowd and traffic inside the city in Rishikesh, the Chief Secretary directed to prepare a proposal by discussing with all the concerned stakeholders including Divisional Commissioner, Police, District Administration, Tourism, Transport, Joint Rotation Arrangement Committee in the matter of relocating ISBT and Chardham Yatra Registration Center at a suitable place.
While reviewing the projects of Haridwar Corridor, the Chief Secretary said that in view of the upcoming Kumbh Mela, the approved works of this project should be completed in a time bound manner. The Chief Secretary instructed to arrange a suitable place near the Mela Control Room for setting up an Integrated Command and Control Center equipped with high-tech and modern facilities for security, traffic and crowd management in Haridwar, and also to include the suggestions of the Mela Adhikari, District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police in the proposals of this project. While giving instructions for time bound implementation of schemes related to expansion of ghats, parking, ropeway, construction of footpaths and transportation, public broadcasting system, various types of civic amenities in Haridwar, the Chief Secretary said that the ambitious plans of building a cultural center and multi-model tourism at Chandi Ghat should also be implemented rapidly. The Chief Secretary also directed to prepare appropriate proposals for the redevelopment of Yamuna Colony in Dehradun, the plan for development of new Greenfield cities and other schemes proposed by UIDB.
On this occasion, Principal Secretary R.K. Sudhanshu, R. Meenakshi Sundaram, Secretary Shailesh Bagauli, Dr. V. Shanmugam, Jugal Kishore Pant, CCF Dr. Parag Madhukar Dhakate, Resident Commissioner Ajay Mishra, District Magistrate Haridwar Mayur Dixit and Fair Officer Mrs. Sonika, Additional Secretary Abhishek Ruhela and other senior officers were present.
Coordination meeting was held between the state government and DRM Moradabad under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary
A coordination meeting was held between the state government and DRM Moradabad Sangrah Maurya in the secretariat on Monday under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan. During the meeting, various issues were discussed with the railways and the state government.
The Chief Secretary said that a joint survey should be conducted by the team of Rajaji National Park, railways and DFO for Rishikesh Doiwala railway bypass as soon as possible. He also started the process of wildlife clearance and forest clearance. He directed that the survey be completed by a joint team of railways, forest and revenue to expedite the expansion work of Harrawala railway station.
The Chief Secretary said that it is very important to make Haridwar-Dehradun double lane before Maha Kumbh 2033. He also directed to start the process of wildlife clearance and forest clearance etc. for this. He also asked the railways to prepare and provide the traffic management circulation plan for the Kumbh Mela soon. He also talked about including Rishikesh and Haridwar in the face lifting of railway stations.
The Chief Secretary asked the Railways to nominate a fair officer for coordination in the meetings related to Kumbh 2027. He said that the Railways should also get representation in the upcoming meeting regarding the preparations for Kumbh. He also talked about preparing a mechanism for the exchange of information between the Railways and the Uttarakhand Government.
The Chief Secretary said that instructions were also given to prepare a mobility plan for the entire state. He said that a plan for the next 50 years should be prepared regarding all types of transport means and options.
DRM Sangrah Maurya said that the preliminary survey of the Dehradun Mussoorie railway project has been done, the final location survey will be started soon. He said that the final location survey of the Saharanpur Dehradun project is in progress. He said that the DPR of Harrawala railway station has been approved. The project is yet to be approved.
On this occasion, Principal Secretary R. Meenakshi Sundaram, Secretary Brijesh Kumar Sant, C. Ravishankar, Resident Commissioner Ajay Mishra, Vice President MDDA and Director General of Information Banshidhar Tiwari along with other senior officials were present.
