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Uttarakhand CM unveils Yamuna statue and approves Hanol development funds

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami led spiritual and cultural developments in Haripur Kalsi, including the unveiling of a statue of the goddess Yamuna. During the event, he also inaugurated Harighat and laid the foundation stone for the Maa Yamuna Krishna Temple.

To mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, an ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ program was held, where 2,100 lamps were lit along the banks of the Yamuna River. The Chief Minister joined sages and devotees in performing the Yamuna Aarti to pray for the peace and prosperity of the state.

In terms of regional development, the state government has approved 150 crore rupees for the Hanol Master Plan to enhance infrastructure and religious tourism facilities in the Jaunsar-Bawar region. The administration aims to boost local employment through increased tourism, supporting sectors such as homestays, handicrafts, and local transport while preserving the area's cultural and natural heritage.

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Haripur Kalsi · Narendra Modi · Pushkar Singh Dhami · Uttarakhand · Yamuna River