Jadung village, located near the India-China border in Uttarkashi district, is set to be rehabilitated after remaining deserted for decades following the 1962 India-China war. Under the Vibrant Village Scheme of the central government, the Uttarakhand government has initiated steps to resettle the original residents and develop the area as a tourism destination.
As part of the plan, 23 displaced families of Jadung village will be provided permanent houses built in traditional hill architectural style. In the first phase, the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) has started construction of six houses. The remaining houses will be constructed in subsequent phases.
Jadung, situated near the Nelang Valley, holds historical and strategic significance. After the 1962 conflict, residents were evacuated due to security concerns, and the village remained uninhabited for over six decades. The current rehabilitation effort focuses on infrastructure development, basic amenities, and tourism-related facilities to make the village livable and economically viable.
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Tourism Secretary Dheeraj Garbyal stated that bringing back the original residents will help revive local culture, strengthen the rural economy, and create new tourism opportunities in the border area. The initiative aims to encourage families currently settled elsewhere to return and rebuild their lives in Jadung.
