Jolt to Dhami as Uttarakhand permanent capital plan fails to clear govt's hurdle
The New Indian Express Kannur|December 16, 2024
In a significant setback for Uttarakhand, the Union Ministry of Forest and Environment has revoked its in-principle approval for the establishment of the state assembly, secretariat, and departmental headquarters in the Raipur area of Dehradun, which currently serves as the temporary capital.
NARENDRA SETHI @Dehradun
Jolt to Dhami as Uttarakhand permanent capital plan fails to clear govt's hurdle

Recently, the state government drafted a new proposal following the cancellation of a previous initiative from 2016. Official sources said that the state has already deposited over ₹24 crore with the Centre in anticipation of this project.

However, the Centre placed the project on hold, citing prolonged indecision and inadequate coordination among various government departments.

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