Uttarakhand: Tanakpur received the gift of schemes worth Rs 36.30 crore, CM Dhami inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 15 development schemes

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 15 important development projects, including the newly constructed Chief Minister’s Camp Office building, in Tanakpur during the “Chief Minister’s Strong Sisterhood Festival” program held at the sports ground Chhinigoth, Tanakpur, on Thursday.

At the program held in Tanakpur, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth ₹3630.89 lakh (approximately ₹36.30 crore). These projects aim to strengthen infrastructure and provide accessible services to the public in areas such as education, drinking water, law and order, tourism, and welfare.

9 projects inaugurated – at a cost of ₹938.33 lakh

Chief Minister Dhami inaugurated a total of 9 development projects from various departments.

1. Inauguration of the Chief Minister’s Camp Office Building in Tanakpur – Constructed by the Provincial Division, Public Works Department, Champawat at a cost of ₹45.00 lakh, this building features modern facilities.
2. The Chief Minister stated, “This camp office will not only be an administrative building but also a center for resolving public issues. This will further strengthen communication and coordination between the local population and the administration.”
3. In addition, the Government Primary School, Phagpur, and Junior High School, Phagpur, were converted into smart classrooms and equipped with modern facilities (₹76.40 lakh).
4. Reconstruction of the Government Primary School, Bhajanpur (₹74.50 lakh).
5. Construction of two classrooms at David Painter School, Gudmi (₹16.00 lakh).
6. Bhainsiyakhal Pumped Drinking Water Scheme (₹136.77 lakh).
7. Bichai Pumped Drinking Water Scheme (₹182.61 lakh).
8. Establishment of a city control room at the Kotwali Tanakpur campus and supply of equipment and materials for improving traffic management (₹239.05 lakh).
9. Upgradation of the remaining rooms and hall of the Tourist Guest House, Tanakpur (₹68.00 lakh).
10. Repair of the road from the Tanakpur Power Station main gate to Patni Tiraha, Banbasa by NHPC Banbasa (₹100.00 lakh).
11. Laying the foundation stone for six projects—at a cost of ₹2692.56 lakh.

Chief Minister Dhami also laid the foundation stone for six important projects

1. Construction of an examination hall at Government College, Tanakpur by Bridkul Haldwani (₹826.99 lakh).
2. Ladigad Purnagiri Pumping Drinking Water Scheme by Jal Sansthan (₹811.70 lakh).
3. Thuligad/Babligad Pumping Drinking Water Scheme (₹712.87 lakh).
4. Construction of a multipurpose building for the Buksa and Raji tribes in village Khirdwari (₹60.00 lakh).
5. Establishment of a Block Public Health Unit at the Primary Health Center, Banbasa (₹50.00 lakh).
6. Construction of a shed for pilgrims visiting Maa Purnagiri Dham by NHPC Banbasa in village Chuka, Tanakpur (₹231.00 lakh).

The Chief Minister said, “The completion of these projects will give a new direction to the social, economic, and educational development of the Tanakpur region. This investment will become the basis for the all-round development of the border region.”

Chief Minister handed over the “Key to Happiness” to women from a self-help group

Chief Minister Dhami also presented five e-rickshaws to women from the Prerna Self-Help Group (SHG) under the REAP project. The Chief Minister personally handed over the “keys to happiness” of e-rickshaws to representatives of women’s groups, stating that this initiative marks a new beginning towards women’s economic independence and social empowerment.

Chief Minister Dhami stated, “This e-rickshaw is not just a vehicle, but a new symbol of women’s self-reliance and dignity. Through this, women will not only earn better incomes but also establish a strong presence in a traditionally male-dominated sector like public transport.”

He stated that the state government’s goal is to establish women not as “assistant recipients” but as “empowered entrepreneurs.” He explained that self-help groups will be provided with all possible financial, technical, and training support to collectively establish such enterprises, enabling them to achieve self-reliance and inspire other women.

The Chief Minister also stated that such efforts will not only strengthen the rural economy but will also “become a means of connecting women power to new opportunities and respect.”