New Delhi, July 20 -- The Uttarakhand government has begun reviewing development restrictions imposed along the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway corridor, a move that could pave the way for phased construction activity in areas where railway work is nearing completion. The exercise comes as the ambitious mountain rail project enters its final stages, with the state seeking to balance infrastructure safety with growing demand for residential, tourism and commercial development.

According to the Housing Department, the review has been initiated on the directions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Housing secretary R. Rajesh Kumar has directed district magistrates and departmental officials to prepare detailed reports identifying stretches...