CM Dhami Seeks Support for 647 MW Hydropower Projects, Sports University, and Forest Land Transfer in Uttarakhand

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with Union Minister for Forests, Environment, and Climate Change, Mr. Bhupendra Yadav, in New Delhi, seeking his support for the development and construction of seven hydropower projects (total capacity 647 MW) in Uttarakhand. The Chief Minister stated that the state is fully committed to the purity, uninterrupted flow, and environmental protection of the Ganga and its tributaries.

The Chief Minister stated that a decision has been made to establish a sports university in Haldwani to provide employment opportunities to youth through sports. A proposal to transfer approximately 12,317 hectares of forest land in the Gaulapar area has been sent to the Forest Department. The Chief Minister requested the Union Minister to direct the relevant officials to take necessary action for the land transfer. The Union Minister gave in-principle consent and assured all possible cooperation.

Present on the occasion were Secretary for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Government of India, Mr. Tanmay Kumar, Principal Secretary of Uttarakhand, Mr. R. Meenakshi Sundaram, Special Secretary, Dr. Parag Madhukar Dhakate, and Local Commissioner, Mr. Ajay Mishra.