Dehradun, Aug. 16 -- Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 14 Aug: Col Ajay Kothiyal (Retd), who played a leading role in the post-2013 Kedarnath reconstruction, has been entrusted by the Dhami government with the critical task of rebuilding the flood-affected Dharali-Harsil Valley. The region, situated along the Bhagirathi and its tributaries, has recently witnessed severe and widespread devastation, resulting in significant loss of life and property. The rescue operations are still underway.
Kothiyal is an accomplished Everest summiteer and is a former principal of the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM). He is widely respected for his expertise in disaster response and rehabilitation in high-altitude and geologically sensitive terrains. Af...