Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the newly built Nagar Van Oxygen Park in Khatima on Tuesday, planted saplings and inspected the facility. During the programme, he announced 6 development projects covering public facilities, tourism infrastructure and the expansion of the park.

The proposals include a stadium, a circuit house, a workshop, a vending zone, enlargement of the Nagar Van Oxygen Park and the relocation of the forest range officer’s office to the park campus. The announcements are intended to support Khatima’s wider development while adding facilities for residents and visitors.

Facilities planned for Khatima

Dhami said the oxygen park would provide people with a clean, green and healthy environment. He called on the community to share responsibility for keeping the area clean and attractive.

He also instructed officials to build a pink toilet for women inside the park. Financial assistance will be made available for the park’s expansion and the resources required for its operation, he said.

A circuit house is planned because of Khatima’s geographical importance for tourism. The facility is expected to serve tourists and pilgrims travelling towards Vyas Valley, Panchachuli and Adi Kailash.

Focus on environment and clean energy

The chief minister said the importance of forests and the environment is increasing as global warming and climate change create wider challenges. He described ecology and the economy as complementary rather than opposing priorities.

Dhami said the state government was pursuing economic activity while maintaining balance with nature and the environment. He added that development should also create lasting employment and livelihood opportunities for future generations.

The government is working to promote electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and solar energy projects in the state, he said.

Remarks from local representatives

Member of Parliament Ajay Bhatt praised the government’s development efforts and said Uttarakhand was advancing under Dhami’s leadership. He said the state was building a distinct identity across different sectors.

Khatima Municipal Board chairperson Ramesh Chandra Joshi requested expansion of the Nagar Van Oxygen Park and construction of a new building for the forest range officer’s office. He thanked the chief minister for developing the park.

District Panchayat chairperson Ajay Maurya, block chief Sarita Rana, minister of state Mohini Pokhariya, public representatives, officials and local residents attended the programme.

Conclusion

The Khatima programme combined the opening of a public green space with 6 announced projects aimed at strengthening civic, tourism and commercial facilities while keeping environmental protection part of the development agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What did Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurate in Khatima?

He inaugurated the newly built Nagar Van Oxygen Park.

Q. How many development projects were announced?

The chief minister announced 6 development projects.

Q. Which major facilities are planned?

The plans include a stadium, circuit house, workshop, vending zone, park expansion and relocation of the forest range officer’s office.

Q. Why is a circuit house planned in Khatima?

The proposal is linked to Khatima’s geographical importance for tourists and pilgrims travelling towards Vyas Valley, Panchachuli and Adi Kailash.

Q. What facility was directed for women at the park?

Dhami directed officials to build a pink toilet for women.

Q. What clean-energy measures were discussed?

The chief minister referred to electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and solar energy projects.

Q. Who attended the programme?

Public representatives, officials and local residents attended, including Ajay Bhatt, Ramesh Chandra Joshi, Ajay Maurya, Sarita Rana and Mohini Pokhariya.