Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday inaugurated the Devbhoomi Rajat Jayanti Parks across four districts and laid the foundation stones for several development projects as part of the state’s silver jubilee celebrations. The inauguration was conducted virtually from Rishikesh, marking another step towards strengthening urban infrastructure and improving public amenities across Uttarakhand.
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The parks have been developed across nine urban local bodies in Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar and Uttarkashi districts. The initiative aims to transform neglected urban spaces into organised green areas that can be used by people of different age groups. According to Dhami, these parks will provide spaces for children to play, senior citizens to walk, women to relax and young people to practise yoga and exercise.
Development Projects Worth ₹36 Crore in Dehradun in Uttarakhand
During the programme, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for seven development projects in Dehradun district with a combined estimated cost of around ₹36 crore. He also flagged off eight waste collection vehicles to strengthen sanitation services in urban local bodies.
Dhami said the state government’s objective during Uttarakhand’s 25th year of formation was to ensure that the silver jubilee celebrations translated into visible development on the ground. He emphasised that the occasion should be marked not only through commemorative events but also through projects that improve people’s everyday lives.
Focus on Sanitation and Environmental Conservation
The Chief Minister also highlighted initiatives undertaken to improve sanitation, waste management and environmental conservation in urban areas. He said all 108 urban local bodies in the state had achieved open-defecation-free status, while Rishikesh and Haridwar had received Water Plus certification.
