UP's Brijghat to Transform into 'Mini Haridwar' with Major Development Push
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CNBC Awaaz03-01-2026, 12:15

UP's Brijghat to Transform into 'Mini Haridwar' with Major Development Push

  • Uttar Pradesh government is developing Brijghat in Garhmukteshwar as "Mini Haridwar" to boost religious tourism, industrial growth, and employment.
  • Projects include paved ghats, Ganga Aarti sites, a 'Moksha Sthali', a biodiversity park, multi-level parking, and a Tourist Facilitation Center.
  • Infrastructure upgrades feature a new police station, Brijghat bypass construction, and an industrial corridor along the Ganga Expressway.
  • An industrial corridor spanning 130 hectares is planned across villages like Thera and Chuchawali, with 38 acres already acquired.
  • Tourism will be promoted in Shankartila and Pooth, with a Plaza House proposed and Pushpavati Pooth designated as a tourism village.

Why It Matters: Brijghat's transformation into 'Mini Haridwar' aims to boost UP's tourism, industry, and jobs.

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