Pithoragarh, October 25, 2026: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presented 67 development projects worth more than ₹284 crore to Pithoragarh district on Sunday, alongside announcements covering roads, healthcare, higher education and drinking-water supply.
Addressing a public gathering, Dhami said the projects would strengthen essential services and support the government’s efforts to expand employment opportunities in Uttarakhand’s border regions.
Beneficiaries also received cheques worth more than ₹1 crore under self-employment schemes run by the industry, agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and fisheries departments.
Hospital Upgrades and College Announced
Among the major announcements, Dhami said the Community Health Centre in Didihat would be upgraded to a sub-district hospital. The additional health centre at Mawani would be upgraded to a primary health centre.
He also announced approval for establishing a government degree college at Moonakot (Riyansi) and undertaking the Askot lift drinking-water scheme.
The announcements included improvements to several local roads:
- Improvement and blacktopping of the Nainisaini Devat–Kanari Pabhain motor road.
- Road improvement and hot-mix surfacing from Kailigad Bridge to the Base Hospital.
- Improvement and widening of the Chandak–Chhera Digtoli road.
- Construction of a cement-concrete path at Jyala Temple in Chhana Pandey.
Beautification of the Gad Devi Temple in Chimushi village was also announced.
Tourism Bringing Opportunities to Border Communities
Dhami said interest in the Adi Kailash region had grown following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. Pilgrim numbers could exceed one lakh this year, he said, creating opportunities for homestays, transport operators, local producers and tourism businesses.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the Pithoragarh–Bans–Awalaghat road and bridge, saying the connection would shorten the journey to Gangolihat and improve access to the Hat Kalika Temple.
On aviation, he said air connectivity between Pithoragarh and Munsiyari, Haldwani, Delhi and Dehradun had been promoted. Work is also being pursued to develop Nainisaini Airport at an estimated cost of ₹450 crore, he added.
Medical College Admissions Begin
The Chief Minister said the MBBS admission process had started at the medical college being developed in Pithoragarh at a cost exceeding ₹750 crore.
He said the institution would create medical education opportunities for young people from the border district.
After the public programme, Dhami inaugurated an optical biometer at Seemant Eye Hospital, operated by the Seemant Seva Foundation. The new equipment is intended to strengthen eye-care services for patients.
Recruitment and Welfare Commitments
Dhami reiterated the government’s commitment to fair recruitment, saying more than 35,000 young people had received government jobs across Uttarakhand. He added that over 100 people had been sent to jail in action against examination mafias under the state’s anti-copying law.
He also reaffirmed support for serving soldiers, veterans and their families.
During the event, the Chief Minister joined the gathering in listening to Prime Minister Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme, which he described as an inspiration for public participation and national service.
Union Minister of State Ajay Tamta, Didihat MLA Bishan Singh Chufal, Gangolihat MLA Fakir Ram Tamta, local representatives and senior district officials attended the programme.
Author: This news is edited by: Abhishek Verma, (Editor, CANON TIMES)
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