A long-standing problem will be resolved: The central government has approved the treatment plan for the Sirobagarh landslide, making the Char Dham pilgrimage easier

The Central Government has approved landslide treatment work in the Sirobagarh area on National Highway-07 (old NH-58). This work will be carried out under the annual plan for 2025-26 by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.

Central Government approves Sirobagarh landslide treatment work
As a result of the efforts and effective coordination of the Rudraprayag district administration, the landslide treatment work in the Sirobagarh area on National Highway-07 (old NH-58) has been approved by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India. This work will be carried out under the annual plan for 2025-26.

Rs. 95.12 crore sanctioned for treatment work
Under the approved project, landslide treatment work will be carried out in Sirobagarh from chainage 350.767 to 350.938, with a total sanctioned cost of approximately Rs. 95.12 crore. Previously, the State Public Works Department had submitted a proposal of Rs. 96.11 crore, which was revised and approved at the ministry level after review.

Landslides caused difficulties in transportation
For a long time, the problem of landslides in the Sirobagarh area caused immense difficulties for travelers and local residents. Taking this problem seriously, the district administration made continuous efforts to conduct site inspections, technical assessments, and expedite the proposal to higher levels.

The work will involve scaling of loose rocks, and strengthening of hill slopes through high-tensile cable nets, DT mesh, and rock anchors, which will effectively control future landslide incidents. This work will be executed on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) basis.

Kedarnath and Badrinath pilgrimage will be easier
The District Magistrate of Rudraprayag said that the approval of the Sirobagarh treatment work will make traffic on the national highway safer and facilitate the Char Dham pilgrimage as well as the movement of local people. The district administration is continuously working, giving top priority to public safety and public amenities.