Strengthening of the Internal Roads at Tourist Destinations specifically State Highway No. 41 to Hanuman Dham Temple of Nainital district

Location

The project involves the strengthening of internal roads at tourist destinations, specifically the road from kilometer 6.00 of State Highway No. 41 (Ramnagar- Kaladhungi- Haldwani- Kathgodam- Chorgalia- Sitarganj- Bijti) to Hanuman Dham Temple, located in the Ramnagar assembly constituency of Nainital district.

Back ground and Problem Statement

Hanuman Dham Temple is an important religious and tourist site in the Ramnagar area, and devotees and tourists constantly visit the temple. This constant flow of visitors leads to persistent traffic congestion on the access road to the temple.

Project Concept and Need

The Chhoi Jagannathpur motor road was renovated in 2015 by BM/SDBC. Since then, the road has not been renovated again, resulting in significant damage and the formation of large potholes.

Key Components and Features

The project involves improvement of a 7.35 km long road.

Beneficiaries and Coverage

The beneficiaries include:

Pilgrims: The bettor road surface will ease the inflow of pilgrim.
Local Residents & Students The area surrounding the road includes shops selling temple supplies, restaurants, schools, hotels, and resorts.

Expected Benefits and Out comes

Enhanced Tourism: Improved road infrastructure will boost tourism by providing a comfortable travel experience for pilgrim.
Improved Safety: A better road surface will enhance safety for all road users.

Current Status of the Project

The estimated cost for the project is ₹ 406.00 Lakhs. EDPR is getting prepared for administrative and financial sanctioned

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

Improvement of road surface quality will inhance the pilgrims inflow in Hanuman Dham Mandir.

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