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Improvement and repair work between Km 1 to 8 of Talla Ramgarh Ratighat (proposed name - Sri Aurobindo Sarani) motor road under the state plan

Location

The project is located in District Nainital, Uttarakhand.

Back ground and Problem Statement

The said route starts from Talla Ramgarh in Nainital district and connects National Highway No. 109 at Kainchi Dham. The route from Km 1 to 8 has been severely damaged due to the terrible disaster in the year 2021 and being on the river bank, due to which the use of the route by tourists/travellers is being reduced.

Project Concept and Need

The travelers/tourists coming from Mukteshwar, Almora Champawat directly to Kechi Dham at minimum distance, and also serves as an alternative route to the above mentioned places. The route from Km 1 to 8 has been severely damaged due to the terrible disaster in the year 2021 and being on the river bank, due to which the use of the route by tourists/travellers is being reduced.

Key Components and Features

The project involves improvement of 08 km long motor road

  • Capacity Augmentation: Improvement and strengthening of Talla Ramgarh Ratighat is necessary due to bad condition of the road.
  • Strategic Alignment: The route serve as alternate root connecting to kumaon hills to Shri Kainchi Daam
  • Connectivity : It acts as a alternate route for the Sri Kainchi Dham to Ramgarh, Mukteshwar, Lohaghat and Champawat.
  • Right of way: ROW is 9.00 mtr.

Beneficiaries and Coverage

The beneficiaries include:

  • Tourists: This is the shortest routes for visitors traveling from Sri Kainchi Dham to Ramgarh, Mukteshwar, Lohaghat and Champawat.
  • Pilgrims: Devotees visiting Kainchi Dham, Jageshwar Temple and Golu Devta Temple Kumaon region by shortest route
  • Local Residents & Students: Facilitating easier daily commute.

Expected Benefits and Out comes

  • Enhanced Tourism: Improved road infrastructure will boost tourism by providing a comfortable travel experience for visitors.
  • Reduced Congestion: Improvement to significantly alleviate traffic pressure and reduce travel time.
  • Improved Safety: A wider, well-planned road will enhance safety for all road users.

Current Status of the Project

The estimated cost for the project ₹ 542.49 Lakhs. EDPR sent to Government for sanitation

Implementation Plan/ Next Steps

To get the administrative and financial sanctions for the estimated amount, EDPR sent to Uttarakhand Government. Further step would involved proceeding with tendering process

Conclusion

The Improvement and strengthening of road between Km 1 to 8 of Talla Ramgarh Ratighat (proposed name - Sri Aurobindo Sarani) motor road under the state plan. By improving this key alternate route, the project will resolve critical traffic bottlenecks due to bad condition of road, support the region's thriving tourism.

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