Dehradun, April 4 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 2 Apr: Tourism, Religious Affairs, Culture, Public Works, Irrigation, and Rural Construction Minister Satpal Maharaj has expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister, Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, and Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta for the Central Government's approval of Rs 1105.79 crore for the construction of a 4-lane Rishikesh Bypass. The project aims to reduce traffic congestion in Uttarakhand and facilitate smoother travel for the Char Dham Yatra.

Satpal Maharaj stated that the proposed 12.67 km-long NH-7 bypass will start near Nepali Farm (Teenpani) and extend to Khara...