Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami laid the foundation stone of the Sharda River Corridor project in Champawat district.

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• Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the ambitious Sharda River Corridor Project at Tanakpur in Champawat district.
• The project aims to boost regional economic activity, religious tourism, employment generation and infrastructure development in border areas.
• Sharda corridor was a key election commitment and is expected to transform Champawat’s socio-economic landscape.
• The project spans nearly 200 square kilometres with a proposed investment of around ₹3,300 crore.
• First phase includes redevelopment of Sharda Ghat, Tanakpur drainage system, helipad and multi-storey parking facility.
• The corridor promotes adventure tourism through river rafting, paragliding and enhanced year-round tourism activities.
• Efforts are underway to extend Purnagiri Mela duration to ensure sustained tourist inflow and local livelihoods.
• The project integrates heritage conservation, cultural promotion and sustainable tourism with modern infrastructure development.