Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Uttarakhand Allocates ₹227 Crore for Kumbh Mela 2027
The Uttarakhand government, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has decided to spend about 227 crore rupees on big projects.
Most of the money will build new steps and paths for the huge Kumbh Mela festival in 2027.
They will also widen a road in Dehradun and build a police building in Haridwar.
Some money will help children of former soldiers go to college, and pensioners will get a higher monthly allowance.
All of this is to make the state safer and nicer for visitors and residents.
₹227 crore approved for Kumbh Mela 2027 infrastructure, road widening, police facilities, and ex‑servicemen welfare.
₹98.18 crore earmarked for ghats and Astha Path on the left bank of the Ganga in Haridwar.
₹115.91 crore allocated for right bank works in Bairagi Camp area.
₹11.95 crore for widening 1.65‑km New Cantt Road in Dehradun to three lanes.
₹36.84 lakh for scholarships to children of ex‑servicemen and 60% dearness relief for pensioners.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
- What
- Approved ₹227 crore for Kumbh Mela 2027 infrastructure, road widening, police facilities, and ex‑servicemen welfare
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- To strengthen infrastructure for the 2027 Kumbh Mela and support ex‑servicemen families
- Total allocation
- ₹227 crore
- Kumbh Mela ghats
- ₹98.18 crore
- Right bank works
- ₹115.91 crore
- Road widening
- ₹11.95 crore
- Scholarships
- ₹36.84 lakh
- Dearness relief
- 60% from Jan 1, 2026