Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 14: Chief Minister of U’Khand Pushkar Singh Dhami today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and sought guidance on various subjects related to the development of Uttarakhand.
The CM expressed gratitude to the Central Government for its support in the state’s development and stated that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Uttarakhand is ready to play an effective role in the vision of a Developed India by 2047.
He said that all Indians feel proud that 27 countries across the world have conferred their highest civilian honor upon the Prime Minister.
Dhami requested the Prime Minister to direct the concerned departments for infrastructure development of Haridwar Ganga Corridor, Rishikesh Ganga Corridor and Sharda Corridor in Champawat, similar to the master plans implemented in Kedarnath and Badrinath Dhams, with financing through CSR funds.
He informed the PM about the upcoming Nanda Raj Jat Yatra to be held in Uttarakhand in 2026 and invited him to attend this grand Himalayan pilgrimage and requested a financial assistance of Rs 400 crore from the Centre for the same.
Regarding the Mahakumbh to be held in Haridwar in 2027, the Chief Minister said preparations have already begun.
For the successful organization of the Mahakumbh, several works including repair of bridges, parking facilities, electricity, drinking water, toilets, transportation and pedestrian paths for devotees need to be undertaken.
Dhami requested financial assistance of Rs 3,500 crore from the Central Government.
He also requested the approval of a DPR worth Rs 1,015 crore under the RDSS scheme for undergrounding HT and LT power lines and automating the power system in Rishikesh and Haridwar.
The Prime Minister enquired in detail about the Char Dham Yatra, Adi Kailash Yatra, Nanda Raj Jat Yatra, upcoming Mahakumbh in Haridwar and the Jal Jeevan Mission in the state.
He assured Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami of full support from the Central Government for the development of Uttarakhand.
Earlier, Dhami presented to the Prime Minister a replica of the Kartik Swami Temple, a coffee table book on the Adi Kailash Yatra and local products from Uttarakhand including ghee from Kanar (Dharachula), red rice from Purola, Basmati rice, black cumin (Kala Jeera), Gandhrayan herb, Jambu herb and local honey.
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