PM Modi on Thursday reached Uttarakhand and was welcomed at the airport by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. As per the schedule, PM performed pooja and darshan at the winter seat of Ganga in Mukhwa. Following this, he flagged off a trek and bike rally in Harsil. PM Modi addressed public gathering at Harsil and expressed condolensces on Mana (Chamoli) avalanche incident.
While addressing the rally, PM Modi said Uttarakhand's tourism should be on going. "The tourism sector needs to be diversified and we need to make it 'Barahmasi', 365 days. This is very important for Uttarakhand. I want no season to be off-season in Uttarakhand. Even during the off-season, tourism should be ongoing (in Uttarakhand)," the PM said.
PM Modi speaks on Chamoli avalanche
PM Modi said, " I express my condolence over the unfortunate incident that happened in Mana a few days back and the people who lost their lives...during this difficult situation, the unity country showed, gave a lot of strength to the families of the victim"
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PM Modi reaches Mukhwa
Uttarakhand CM welcomes PM Modi
CM Pushkar Dhami felicitated the Prime Minister at Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun. Dhami took to X and posted, "The world's most popular leader, respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi who took the development of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand to new heights with his energetic leadership and tireless efforts, a great seeker of nation's upliftment, was heartily welcomed and felicitated at Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun today on his arrival in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand."
PM Modi Uttarakhand Visit
As per the official statement, PM Modi is visiting Uttarakhand to promote religious tourism and boost the local economy, homestays, tourism businesses, among others.
Later, in a post on X, Modi said, "By promoting tourism in 'Devbhoomi' Uttarakhand, we are committed to further strengthen the economy of the state. In this connection, I will get the opportunity to worship Maa Ganga in Mukhwa tomorrow morning at around 9:30 am. After this, I will communicate with my family members in Harsil."
"I am very excited to visit the winter abode of the pure 'Maa Ganga' in Mukhwa. This holy place is famous all over the world for its spiritual significance and amazing beauty. Not only this, it is a unique example of our resolve of 'heritage as well as development'," Modi said in his post in Hindi.
The Uttarakhand government has initiated a Winter Tourism programme this year. Thousands of devotees have already visited the winter seats of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The programme is aimed to promote religious tourism and boost the local economy, homestays, tourism businesses, among others.