Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttarakhand on March 6. As per the details, he will flag off a trek and bike rally, and will also address the gathering at a public function in Harsil.
A statement issued by the the Prime Minister's Office said that at around 9:30 AM, he will perform pooja and darshan at the winter seat of Maa Ganga in Mukhwa.
"At around 10:40 AM, he will flag off a trek and bike rally and also address the gathering at a public function in Harsil," the statement reads.
This year, the Pushkar Dhami-led Uttarakhand government has initiated a Winter Tourism programme. 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, the statement said.
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Dhami Inspected Preparations Ahead of PM's visit
Uttarakhand CM Puskhar Singh Dhami recently inspected the preparations for the PM's visit to Harsil.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dhami complimented Harshil's beauty and also congratulated the Gangotri MLA Suresh Singh Chauhan.
He posted, "On reaching Harshil, Uttarkashi, full of natural beauty, heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to Honourable MLA from Gangotri Shri Suresh Singh Chauhan ji, hard-working workers and the God-like people of the area for the warm welcome given to them."
According to a release dated February 18, the proposed visit of the PM is very important and historic occasion to promote winter tourism.
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