Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan held a review meeting with district-level officials in Tehri regarding development works. He directed that all public works and infrastructure projects be completed in a timely and high-quality manner. The meeting emphasized prioritizing the repair of roads damaged by disasters, finding permanent solutions to drinking water issues, and executing sewage disposal works.
The Chief Secretary reviewed the progress of the Narendra Nagar-Kinwani-Neergarh road project (valued at over ₹10 crore) and the stormwater drainage system in Muni Ki Reti (valued at ₹40 crore). He stressed the need to expedite the construction of the Government Polytechnic in New Tehri and to focus on the beautification of Mall Road. While expressing satisfaction with the progress of drinking water schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission, he directed that infrastructure be strengthened to meet the rising water demand in tourism areas.
Additionally, initiatives aimed at enhancing livelihoods in the district—such as a printing unit in Bhilangana, a dairy unit in Chamba, mushroom production in Devprayag, and agro-based activities in other blocks—were appreciated. During the meeting, Tourism Secretary Dhiraj Singh Garbyal presented a plan for climate-resilient development in the Tehri Lake region through six tourism clusters. The Chief Secretary urged officials to maintain better coordination and remain committed to the holistic development of the district.
