New Delhi, July 8 -- The Uttarakhand government has approved financial and administrative sanctions worth nearly Rs.495 crore for infrastructure development, urban local bodies, district panchayats and public welfare projects across the state, while also clearing funds for preparations for the 2027 Kumbh Mela and revising dearness allowance (DA) for eligible government employees.

The approvals, sanctioned by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, span road infrastructure, tourism, urban development, religious sites, public utilities and administrative projects in multiple districts. The package also includes quarterly financial assistance for local bodies and measures aimed at strengthening public infrastructure ahead of the Kumbh Mela.

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