Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurates the Circuit House and Devbhoomi Silver Jubilee Park, and launches and lays foundation stones for 16 development projects worth nearly ₹96 crore.
October 2026 : Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed Circuit House in Champawat after performing traditional prayers and rituals. Union Minister of State Ajay Tamta was also present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 16 development projects in the district, with a combined cost of nearly ₹96 crore. He also interacted with various organisations, public representatives and local residents to hear their grievances and suggestions.
The 16 projects have a total estimated cost of ₹95,99,98,000. These include the inauguration of 11 projects worth ₹67,24,36,000 and the laying of foundation stones for five projects worth ₹28,75,62,000. Dhami said the projects would strengthen infrastructure and improve public amenities for residents.
The Chief Minister said developing Champawat into a model district was a firm commitment of the state government. Development initiatives were being planned with a long-term vision, keeping in mind the needs and challenges of the next 25 to 50 years.
He emphasised that the real objective of development was to bring positive changes to people's lives and ensure better facilities for ordinary citizens.
Dhami said infrastructure in Champawat, including roads, transportation, parking, drinking water, healthcare, education and other essential services, was being continuously strengthened. Efforts were underway to improve road connectivity, including routes along the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Major projects such as bypass roads, multilevel parking facilities and shopping complexes were also being taken forward. The under-construction Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Tanakpur would further expand transport facilities in the region.
To address waterlogging permanently, a drainage plan costing approximately ₹66 crore had been prepared. The government was also focusing on underground electricity lines and expanding communication facilities in remote areas.
The Chief Minister said Champawat's rich cultural heritage, spiritual significance and natural beauty gave it a distinctive identity. The state government was working to increase tourism, employment and livelihood opportunities while implementing development projects tailored to local needs.
During the visit, Dhami met public representatives, women, Anganwadi and ASHA workers, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PRD) personnel, ministerial staff, roadways employees, livestock rearers, statehood activists, ex-servicemen and representatives associated with the cooperative sector. He listened to their concerns and suggestions.
He also interacted with representatives of the Sapt eshwar/Saptakoshi Parikrama Proposer Committee and members of the media. Dhami said resolving public grievances remained among the state government's highest priorities, adding that the benefits of development schemes must reach the most disadvantaged sections of society.
Announcements for Villages and Advocates
Dhami also attended the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected executive committee of the District Bar Association, Champawat, as the chief guest. Union Minister of State Ajay Tamta attended as the guest of honour.
The Chief Minister congratulated the newly elected office-bearers and described advocates as an important pillar of the justice system. He said lawyers played a crucial role in securing justice for citizens and protecting their constitutional rights.
He reaffirmed the state government's commitment to ensuring that justice was simple, accessible and delivered within a reasonable timeframe.
On the occasion, Dhami announced the construction of community halls in the district's Nyaya Panchayats for public use. He also announced the construction of chambers for advocates, parking facilities and a modern e-library at the District Bar Association.
In another major announcement, the Chief Minister said every Gram Sabha in the Champawat development block would receive ₹10 lakh for local development works.
The funds could be used for projects based on local requirements, including libraries, roads, livelihood promotion initiatives, upgrading Anganwadi centres and other public welfare activities.
Devbhoomi Silver Jubilee Park Inaugurated
Dhami also inaugurated the Devbhoomi Silver Jubilee Park, constructed at a cost of ₹1.37 crore. During his visit, he distributed chocolates to children playing in the park and interacted with local residents to enquire about their well-being.
Upon the Chief Minister's arrival at the Circuit House helipad in Champawat, District Magistrate Manish Kumar, Superintendent of Police Rekha Yadav and public representatives welcomed him. The police also presented him with a guard of honour.
Several public representatives and officials attended the programme, including ministers of state rank Shyam Narayan Pandey and Mukesh Maharana; BJP district president Govind Samant; district general secretary Mukesh Kalkhudiya; MLA representative Prakash Tiwari; senior BJP worker Satish Chandra Pandey; block pramukh Anchala Bohra; former MLA Puran Singh Fartyal; municipal chairperson Prema Pandey; Shankar Datt Pandey; KMVN Director Rohit Bisht; nominated municipal member Gaurav Pandey; Sub-Divisional Magistrate B.C. Pant; Executive Officer Bharat Tripathi; and other public representatives and departmental officials.
