Centre sanctions Rs 291 crore to stabilise subsidence-hit Jyotirmath
Dehradun: The Centre on Saturday approved Rs 291 crore for stabilisation and reconstruction work in subsidence-affected Jyotirmath, where over one-fifth of structures were damaged, a day before Badrinath portals opened on Sunday morning. Jyotirmath, earlier known as Joshimath, lies 45km before Badrinath and serves as a route to Auli. On Jan 2, 2023, several buildings and roads developed cracks due to land subsidence, affecting about 22% of the town's structures. The crisis, which also saw a temple collapse and over 860 homes sustain damage, led to mass evacuations and suspension of construction.
A 35-member team of experts from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (Wadia Institute), and National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) visited the area in the fourth week of April 2023 to conduct a post-disaster need assessment (PDNA). They examined damage to housing, health, education, water and sanitation, roads, bridges, disaster risk reduction, and long-term recovery planning.
Following the inspection, a high-level committee approved financial support for reconstruction and stabilisation efforts. The USDMA submitted a detailed project report (DPR) proposing measures to prevent further subsidence and improve facilities for residents. The DPR was first sent to NDMA and later to the ministry of home affairs for final clearance.
In the first phase, planned work includes toe protection along the Alaknanda river, slope stabilisation, and upgrades to the town's drainage and sewage systems. These measures aim to restore land stability and provide a safe base for rebuilding homes and essential infrastructure. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami met with PM Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah to push for the release of funds. The Centre approved the funding after repeated requests from the state and recommendations from the home ministry.
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Dhami said, "On the eve of the opening of the doors of Lord Shri Badri Vishal, heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for giving a significant gift to Uttarakhand. The state govt is committed to the planned development of Jyotirmath. I assure the people of Jyotirmath that the dream of a safe, developed, planned, and beautiful Jyotirmath city will soon be realised. No effort will be spared for this."
Jyotirmath, in Chamoli district, is a gateway to important pilgrimage sites like Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib. The town was built on ancient landslide debris and lies within seismic Zone V, near a major tectonic fault line known as the Main Central Thrust, making it highly vulnerable to land movement.
Experts have linked the 2023 subsidence to multiple causes, including unregulated construction, blocked natural drainage, population pressure, and large infrastructure projects. Climate change-related extreme weather events, such as the 2013 and 2021 Uttarakhand floods, have further weakened the terrain. The region also lacks an effective drainage system, worsening underground water seepage and destabilising land under homes. Satellite data suggests some parts of Jyotirmath are sinking by as much as 94mm annually, raising concerns about the viability of heavy construction in the Himalayan belt.
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