Prime Minister Narendra Modi Reviews Vikas Progress In Kedarnath ; Lays Foundation Stone Of Projects Worth Over Rs3,400 Crore

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a free-wheeling interaction with construction workers engaged in working on various projects in Uttarkhand.

PM Modi had the interaction while conducting a review of the development projects in Kedarnath . During his interaction, PM Modi enquired from the workers about their native states, and the benefits of government welfare schemes. He also enquired about their Covid vaccination status.

In a report by ANI , The Prime Minister is on a visit to the Himalayan state where he laid the foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 3,400 crore.

Earlier in the day, the prime minister performed puja at the Kedarnath Temple. Following that he reviewed the progress of development works along the Mandakini Asthapath and Saraswati Asthapath in Kedarnath. He also laid the foundation stone for the 9.7 km-long Gaurikund-Kedarnath ropeway project in Kedarnath.

Meanwhile, pilgrims in Kedarnath were seen excited over Prime Minister’s visit. People also said they were happy over the upcoming ropeway facility at Kedarnath Dham.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone of various connectivity projects at Mana village of Chamoli district. PM Modi laid the foundation stone for road widening projects worth around Rs 1,000 crore.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the two road widening projects – from Mana to Mana Pass (NH07) and from Joshimath to Malari (NH107B) – shall be another step towards providing last-mile all-weather road connectivity to our border areas. Apart from boosting connectivity, these projects will also prove beneficial from a strategic point of view as well.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of development work of the riverfront in Badrinath on Friday.

Prime Minister offered prayers at Badrinath temple today. Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmeet Singh and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami accompanied the Prime Minister at the shrine.

Before arriving in Badrinath, PM Modi visited Kedarnath Dham in Rudraprayag and offered prayers donning a traditional pahadi outfit, Chola Dora, that was gifted to him by Himachali women during his tour to the state.

PM Modi arrived at Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun earlier in the day and was received by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmeet Singh.

He later laid the foundation stone of the Kedarnath ropeway project and after that visited the Adi Guru Shankaracharya Samadhi Sthal.