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Uttarakhand plans a smart hill town makeover for Badrinath Dham with modern amenities
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Published on 6 May 2026
A new masterplan aims to modernize pilgrim chaos
Uttarakhand is preparing a comprehensive masterplan to transform Badrinath Dham into a spiritual smart hill town. The plan targets a smoother, better organized pilgrim experience by adding modern amenities while protecting local culture and the surrounding environment. Reconstruction work is already underway to enhance the site’s grand character and overall infrastructure.
- Badrinath Dham is set for a full masterplan redesign
- Modern amenities will be added without losing local culture
- Reconstruction work is already underway to improve the site
- Environment protection is built into the smart hill town vision
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