Rishikesh's Budget Reaction: 'Necessary, But...' — ₹10 Crore for Ganga Corridor Raises Questions
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Rishikesh Budget: ₹10 Cr for Ganga Corridor, Locals Question Identity & Cleanliness
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News18•10-03-2026, 21:26
Rishikesh Budget: ₹10 Cr for Ganga Corridor, Locals Question Identity & Cleanliness
•Uttarakhand's 2026-27 budget allocates ₹10 crore for the Rishikesh Ganga Corridor Project, aiming to develop it as a modern spiritual city.
•₹30 crore provision for Smart Cities and Urban Development will benefit Rishikesh with smart facilities and improved pedestrian paths.
•Local residents have mixed reactions; Dr. Rajkumar emphasizes preserving Rishikesh's spiritual identity, cleanliness, and addressing stray animals.
•Dehradun traders expressed disappointment over the budget, hoping for tax relief, while the budget promotes "Balance Model," "MANAS" strategy, and "KEDAR" vision.
•Emphasis on Ganga cleanliness and rapid ground-level implementation of projects for Rishikesh to become an ideal spiritual tourist city.
