After noticing a Request for Proposal floated by UTDB, the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department wrote to UTDB claiming ownership of the Bairagi Camp land in Haridwar. The land parcel allotted to Rajas, as per the Request For Proposal, is 1,200 metres x 200 metres. Story continues below this adOn December 2, 2024, Rajas wrote to Pundir that they should be given an extension of the Bairagi Camp pilot project for “5+5 years”. Soon after, on October 9, the Director of Infrastructure at UTDB wrote to the Haridwar DM seeking clarity on the ownership of the land. Story continues below this adOn land ownership claims, it said these are within the domain of competent government authorities.

Source: Indian Express February 27, 2026 04:28 UTC