Thatyur, Tehri Garhwal, November 12, 2026: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the ninth Jaunpur Mahotsav and sports-cultural programme in Thatyur on Thursday, where he dedicated and laid foundation stones for 26 development projects worth ₹52.55 crore.
The projects, located in the Dhanaulti assembly constituency, include 11 completed schemes worth ₹30.51 crore and 15 schemes worth ₹22.05 crore for which foundation stones were laid. They cover road construction and improvement, education, irrigation, parking, animal husbandry and other infrastructure.
Dhami also announced road, flood-protection and healthcare measures for the region, including the proposed upgrade of Thatyur Community Health Centre to a sub-district hospital.
Road, Flood Protection and Hospital Announcements
The Chief Minister announced approval for the construction of the Dhanaulti–Moriyana–Nag Tibba motor road.
He also announced ₹2.73 crore for a flood-protection scheme covering populated areas between Paligad and Thatyur market in Jaunpur block, and ₹4.72 crore for protection works in the populated area of Bhawan market.
Dhami said other requests for road construction and asphalting would be examined before being included among the government’s announcements.
Jaunpur Festival Celebrates Local Heritage
Extending greetings to residents, Dhami described festivals such as Jaunpur Mahotsav as important platforms for preserving folk culture, traditions, art and music.
He said these gatherings help younger generations connect with their cultural heritage while strengthening community participation.
The Chief Minister also highlighted efforts to promote sporting talent, saying initiatives such as Khelo India and Fit India had encouraged a stronger sporting culture. He said the state government was working to provide young athletes with better opportunities.
Tehri Tourism Development and Connectivity in Focus
Dhami said the government is working to develop Tehri and its surrounding areas as a major tourism destination.
He referred to work towards a special tourism zone around Tehri Lake, involving approximately ₹1,300 crore, and the construction of a ring road around the lake. These initiatives, he said, are intended to expand tourism activities and create local employment.
Highlighting road improvements in the region, Dhami said landslide-protection works costing approximately ₹6 crore had been completed on the Kempty–Chadrogi motor road. He also cited completed realignment and asphalting works worth more than ₹10 crore on the Kempty–Chadrogi light-vehicle road.
A parking facility costing more than ₹8 crore is being constructed at Kaddukhal to improve facilities for visitors, he added.
Local Products and Self-Employment to Support Village Economies
The Chief Minister said reducing migration from mountain areas remains a priority, with tourism, agriculture, horticulture and local enterprises central to that effort.
He highlighted the One District, Two Products initiative and the House of Himalayas brand as platforms for expanding markets for Uttarakhand’s products.
According to Dhami, House of Himalayas has recorded sales exceeding ₹6 crore since its launch. He credited women producers, farmers and local entrepreneurs for the quality and appeal of their products.
He also referred to the State Millet Mission, Farm Machinery Banks, Apple Mission, homestays, the new tourism policy and Wed in Uttarakhand as initiatives supporting local livelihoods.
Dhami stated that reverse migration had increased by 44%, while reiterating that the government aims to strengthen village economies by creating employment and self-employment opportunities within mountain communities.
Recruitment and Cultural Conservation
Dhami said more than 35,000 young people had been provided government jobs in the state. He also highlighted the anti-cheating law as part of the government’s efforts to ensure transparency in recruitment.
Alongside improvements in roads, electricity, drinking water, education and healthcare, he said the government was undertaking redevelopment and beautification of major temples in the Kedarkhand and Manaskhand regions.
Farmer and Garhwali Writer Recognised
The Chief Minister praised progressive farmer Kabool Chand Pundir of Sabli village for innovations in agriculture and horticulture.
He described Pundir’s work in apple cultivation under the Apple Mission, alongside crops such as ginger, kiwi, saffron, flowers, potatoes and rosemary, as an inspiring example of self-employment.
Dhami presented the Jaunpur Ratna honour to writer Devendra Prasad Chamoli of Papra village for his contribution to literature and the preservation of Garhwali through translations of the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Festival committee president Virendra Rana presented the Chief Minister with a letter of appreciation, while programme president Surendra Rawat presented a memento.
Dhanaulti MLA Pritam Singh Panwar and Block Pramukh Sita Panwar thanked the Chief Minister for development works and raised local requirements. Other attendees included Geeta Rawat, BJP district president Uday Rawat, former MLA Mahavir Rangar, Mussoorie municipal chairperson Meera Saklani, former municipal chairman Manmohan Mall, officials and residents.
Author: This news is edited by: Abhishek Verma, (Editor, CANON TIMES)
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