Uttarakhand To Develop Sharda Corridor As ‘Confluence Of Faith, Nature And Livelihood’ Under Rs 3,300-Crore Project

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has launched the first phase of the ambitious Rs 3,300-crore Sharda Corridor project, aimed at transforming the region into a hub of religion, culture, tourism, and ecology, the Indian Express reported.

The first phase, worth Rs 185 crore, was inaugurated on Friday, followed by a review meeting on Tuesday (28 October).

The Chief Minister’s Office stated that the project aims to develop approximately 200 square kilometres of the region into a vibrant area with enhanced religious, cultural, tourism, and environmental appeal.

Under the initiative, 38 key projects are planned across Champawat district, including redevelopment of Sharda Ghat, restoration of the Rankochi Mata Temple, development of a heliport and international border market in Banbasa, creation of a mountain bike trail, beautification of the Shradha Path riverbank, and establishment of aero sports facilities.

Chief Minister Dhami said the goal is to make the valley, stretching from Banbasa to Mata Rankochi, a “confluence of religion, nature, and livelihood.”

He added, “This land will no longer remain only a centre of faith; it will also usher in a new stream of economic prosperity and opportunities for the people here.”

The Sharda Ghat Redevelopment Project, valued at Rs 185.20 crore, will transform the riverfront into an eco-sensitive, clean, and safe zone.

The Kiroda Nala Ecological Corridor, worth Rs 109.57 crore, aims to “conserve biodiversity and strengthen the region’s disaster resilience,” while a Rs 62-crore city drainage plan is also being implemented.

Land transfer processes are underway in coordination with the Forest Department, and the project will be executed by the Uttarakhand Infrastructure and Industrial Development Board (UDIIDA).

Dhami said the region would also be developed as a destination wedding and eco-tourism hub.

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