Joshimath Sinkining: The government knew about it?...
Today, january 7, the chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will travel to joshimath to tour the devastated areas. A public meeting with cm will also take place. To determine why fractures are developing in various spots around joshimath, a team of experts has begun an investigation.
The development on the tunnel under joshimath has also been suspended along with the NTPC power plant. Investigation into the NTPC tunnel has also been ordered. Looking at the government's efforts, it is evident that a populated city would not have devolved into ruins if such efforts had begun at the appropriate moment.
Projects ravaged Joshimath?
The people of joshimath are blaming the tunnel and its related projects for cracks and landslides. It is not wrong for him to say so. The deep tunnels built inside the ground have destroyed the upper level of the ground. Indiscriminate changes in the name of illegal construction, development have left no stone unturned to destroy Joshimath.
How important is Joshimath?
Joshimath city is one of the oldest cities of the country. It is situated on the Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway (NH-7). It has been a safe haven for people visiting Badrinath, auli and Hemkund Sahib. people used to stay here for the night. This city has always been like a religious tourist destination. joshimath is also strategically important for the indian Armed Forces. It is one of the most important army cantonments. The very existence of this city is now under threat.
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