Ahead of the Uttarakhand Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the “Vijay Sankalp Sabha” in Almora on 11 February. Emphasizing on roadways and transport infrastructure in the state, PM Modi said that the central government has proposed ‘Parvatmala Scheme’ to build ropeways for hilly areas. “I recognize the strength, good intentions, honesty of the people of Uttarakhand. In this Union Budget, we have proposed ‘Parvatmala Yojana’ to build ropeways for hilly areas. We will build modern roadways and transport infrastructure in the state,” he said. “This decade belongs to Uttarakhand, don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Recently projects worth Rs 17,000 crore were inaugurated in the state. Tanakpur-Pithoragarh section will benefit from Char Dham All Weather Road.
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