PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Nainital
The Nainital district magistrate, Lalit Mohan Rayal reviewed the progress of the Jamrani Dam project along with the construction of the Bhowali sanatorium—Kainchi Dham bypass road and the beautification work being done at Naina Devi temple under the Manaskhand Mandir Mala Yojana. Notably, the Jamrani Dam project is scheduled to be completed in June 2029.
The DM reviewed the progress of the ongoing tunnel construction work, rehabilitation, land acquisition status and compensation distribution. Besides, he took stock of the progress of work related to laying power lines for the dam project and asphalting of 8 km stretch from Amritpur Kailash Dwar to the project site.
During the meeting, the project’s general manager, Mahesh Khare informed that 800 meters of tunnel construction has been completed so far and the remaining work is progressing rapidly. The DM stressed on the project being completed by the time stipulated, stating that this was an important project of the government.
When the DM was told that due to some dispute involving the villagers, the work of laying the power line for the dam had remained suspended, he directed the sub-divisional magistrate, Nainital and the GM of the project to visit the village and settle the dispute at the earliest.
