Review meeting of the Executive Committee (Ex C) of Uttarakhand Industrial Investment and Development Board (UIIDB) was held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan

In the meeting, UIIDB constituted under Uttarakhand Planning Department presented various projects related to the overall development of Haridwar city and the requirement of Haridwar Kumbh Mela in 2027 under Haridwar Ganga Corridor Project.

In the presentation, Haridwar city’s smooth mobility plan, beautification, sanitation, solid waste management, pilgrim friendly access development, transport, security, development of public facilities, crowd management, cultural hub development, parking, Sati Kund development, geometric improvement of 10 junctions, multi-model tourism activity, CCTV cameras and public addressing system, pilgrim friendly facilities, development works related to Chandi Devi, Mansa Devi, Maya Devi and Vilkeshwar temple were discussed extensively in view of the upcoming Kumbh Mela in 2027.

Make a pedestrian way circuit plan of the main landmarks (religious centers) of Haridwar

The Chief Secretary directed the concerned officials to make a pedestrian way circuit plan of the main religious centers of Haridwar like Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi, Maya Devi, Daksh Temple, Har Ki Pauri, Bharat Mata Temple, Dakshineshwar Kali etc.

He said that the walking route of the pilgrims should be such that they do not have to stop anywhere for even a short time (there should not be any obstruction) and such a pedestrian route should be one way in which all alternative arrangements for security are also there.

He directed the Mela Adhikari, local administration, Municipal Corporation, concerned consultant agency and concerned stakeholders to prepare a proposal for this within 15 days in mutual coordination.

Instructions to make a systematic entry-exit plan at the Aarti point in Har Ki Pauri

The Chief Secretary directed the Mela Officer, Police Department, Local Administration, and the concerned officials that the Aarti point of Har Ki Pauri is the most crowded place and crowd management is also the biggest challenge here. Keeping this in mind, make a proper plan for systematic entry and exit so that the devotees do not have to face any kind of inconvenience.

Rajaji Park Administration will be the implementing agency for development in the areas adjacent to the forest in Haridwar

The Chief Secretary directed that Rajaji Park Administration should be made the implementing agency for the implementation of such works related to the development of various religious centers, public facilities and other developments which are near the area of ​​​​Rajaji Park Administration or are partially related to their area so that the development related works can be completed fast.

Keep solid waste management, sanitation, parking, crowd management and security management in high priority

The Chief Secretary directed that the works which are of more important nature and are to be completed quickly should be given high priority.

He directed to give high priority to works like solid waste management, sanitation, parking, crowd management, emergency security measures etc.

Wherever necessary, take the concerned local body, trust, Ganga Sabha, local representative etc. stakeholders into confidence and carry out the work.

The Chief Secretary directed that while carrying out various works, keep in mind that where the involvement of local body, representative or local trust etc. is necessary, ensure to work in coordination with them.

He directed all the concerned officers and stakeholders to jointly visit the entire city regarding the development of Haridwar and asked to make a proposal to include some more provisions in the development plan wherever needed.

During this meeting, Principal Secretary LL Fanai and R Meenakshi Sundaram, Secretary Nitesh Kumar Jha, Dilip Jawalkar and Dr. Pankaj Kumar Pandey, Special Secretary Ajay Mishra, Kumbh Mela Officer Haridwar Mrs. Sonika and other concerned officers were present in the meeting.

Draft of Uttarakhand Electric Vehicle (Manufacturing and Purchasing) Policy- 2025 presented before the Chief Secretary by the Transport Department and concerned officials

The Chief Secretary directed the Transport Department and the concerned departmental officers to make the concept of green transport a reality in Uttarakhand and to include better incentives for all manufacturers, consumers and operators in the policy in line with the Prime Minister’s target of 2030 regarding electric vehicles, so that a better ecosystem of electric vehicles can be developed.

Along with better incentives, he also directed to make provision for effective and quick monitoring mechanism in the policy for quick resolution of obstacles coming in the way of electric vehicle.

Secretary Vinay Shankar Pandey and Transport Department told through presentation that to create a favorable environment for electric vehicles in Uttarakhand, better incentives are being provided in this policy for manufacturers, consumers, operators and charging station establishment etc. Said that in this policy, there is a provision of incentives for carbon credit benefit, incentives for industry side and consumer side, capital subsidy, stamp duty, interest subsidy, land rebate, research and development facility etc.

• This will include provision of incentives for different categories of vehicles such as two wheeler, three wheeler, four wheeler, E bus etc.
• He informed that the total number of vehicles in India is 34 crores. Which includes 61.65 lakh electric vehicles.
• The total number of vehicles in Uttarakhand is 4215496, in which the total number of electric vehicles is 84614.

Principal Secretary R Meenakshi Sundaram, Secretary Vinay Shankar Pandey, Dr R Rajesh Kumar and S N Pandey along with concerned officials were present in the meeting.