Uttarkashi Residents Demand Restoration of Decaying Ramlila Ground
Residents and local groups in Uttarkashi are calling for restoration of the town's Ramlila Maidan, saying encroachment and unregulated commercial use have degraded the historic public ground.
Current Summary
Ramlila Maidan, also known as Azad Maidan, in Uttarkashi town has fallen into disrepair even as it remains the district's principal venue for cultural, social and sporting events, including Ramlila performances, the Barahat Thaulu Fair, Republic Day and Independence Day functions, and football and cricket tournaments. Residents say the ground, once used for pilgrimage-season parking, is now occupied by vehicle repair operations, temporary commercial stalls and vendors, reducing the open space available for public and sporting use. Local social organisations and citizens have questioned which authority -- the district panchayat, municipal corporation or district administration -- is responsible for maintaining the ground, and discussions on jurisdiction and upkeep are underway.
What We Know
- Ramlila Maidan (Azad Maidan) in Uttarkashi, historically used for cultural and sporting events, has fallen into disrepair.
- The ground is now used for vehicle repair work, temporary commercial activity and vending, reducing space available for public use.
- Local residents and social organisations are demanding restoration and have raised questions about which authority is responsible for its upkeep.
What Is Still Unclear
- Which government body -- district panchayat, municipal corporation, or district administration -- holds responsibility for the ground
- Whether any restoration plan or budget has been proposed
What Changed
- 6 Oct, 04:41 pmSignal detected: Uttarkashi Residents Demand Restoration of Decaying Ramlila Ground