Dehradun – During a top‑level Executive Committee session at the Secretariat, Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan reviewed the current status of several Uttarakhand Investment and Infrastructure Development Board (UIIDB) schemes. He stressed that every initiative must stick to its approved timetable and that progress assessments should be methodical and uncompromising.

Dedicated On‑Site Manager for Sharda Riverfront Corridor

Expressing disappointment over the sluggish advancement of the Sharda Riverfront Corridor, the Chief Secretary noted that the implementing agency, UPDCC, had completed only about 10 % of the work after ten months. To accelerate delivery, he directed the appointment of a full‑time project manager stationed on the site, responsible for continuous oversight and rapid issue resolution.

He also mandated the creation of PERT charts for every UIIDB project, embedding explicit milestones. Future meetings will benchmark progress against these charts, and any deviation will trigger root‑cause analysis and corrective measures.

New Governance Layer for River‑Rafting Initiatives

The review also covered plans to expand river‑rafting facilities. Bardhan instructed UPDCC to assemble a dedicated five‑year team tasked with operating and maintaining these attractions.

Separate operational units will be established for the Haridwar and Rishikesh corridors, ensuring localized and smooth management of the rafting infrastructure.

Priority Works Aligned with Kumbh Mela 2027

With the Kumbh Mela scheduled for 2027, the Chief Secretary underscored that all priority constructions must meet their deadlines. For the Sati Kund project, he ordered an increase in labor strength and the introduction of shift rotations so the work can be completed by 15 December, while warning that speed must not compromise quality.

In Haridwar, the general manager of the executing agency has been told to take up residence in the city and conduct daily site inspections. A detailed progress dossier must be routinely submitted to the District Magistrate and the Divisional Commissioner.

Clear Protocols for New Parking Solutions

Before launching any new surface, underground, or automated parking scheme in Haridwar, officials must obtain a written No‑Objection Certificate from both the District Magistrate and the Mela Officer.

Integration with parallel departmental plans is compulsory, and the chosen parking model should reflect local demand—selecting the most practical option among surface, underground, or mechanized systems.

Financial & Audit Committee to Safeguard Project Funds

Bardhan also ordered the formation of a Financial and Audit Committee to tighten fiscal supervision of UIIDB undertakings. The committee will champion financial discipline, transparency, and timely disbursement across the board.

Present at the meeting were Principal Secretary R. Meenakshi Sundaram, Secretary Nitesh Kumar Jha, Ravinath Raman, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Pandey, C. Ravishankar, Dr. Ranveer Singh Chauhan, Special Secretary Parag Madhukar Dhakate, together with senior officials from the relevant departments and UIIDB.