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Uttarakhand CM thanks PM Modi for ₹500 cr aid, says Haridwar Kumbh 2027 prep on war‑footing
✍️ DD News
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 05:01 AM
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a central grant of ₹500 crore for the 2027 Haridwar Kumbh, noting that the state is advancing preparations at a war‑footing pace.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami publicly expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a central allocation of ₹500 crore earmarked for the Haridwar Kumbh scheduled in 2027. The funding, announced by the Union government, is intended to bolster infrastructure, crowd‑management and safety measures for the massive pilgrimage event.
Dhami described the state's response as being on "war‑footing", indicating an accelerated timeline for building temporary bridges, sanitation facilities, medical camps and security installations along the Ganga banks. He added that coordination between state agencies, the central Ministry of Home Affairs and the Indian Army has been intensified to ensure seamless execution.
The Haridwar Kumbh, expected to draw millions of devotees, is a key religious gathering that also has significant economic and logistical implications for Uttarakhand. Officials said the ₹500 crore assistance will complement state‑raised resources, aiming to deliver a safe and well‑organized festival.
No further details on the disbursement schedule were provided, but the CM assured that regular updates will be shared as the preparatory work progresses.
Dhami described the state's response as being on "war‑footing", indicating an accelerated timeline for building temporary bridges, sanitation facilities, medical camps and security installations along the Ganga banks. He added that coordination between state agencies, the central Ministry of Home Affairs and the Indian Army has been intensified to ensure seamless execution.
The Haridwar Kumbh, expected to draw millions of devotees, is a key religious gathering that also has significant economic and logistical implications for Uttarakhand. Officials said the ₹500 crore assistance will complement state‑raised resources, aiming to deliver a safe and well‑organized festival.
No further details on the disbursement schedule were provided, but the CM assured that regular updates will be shared as the preparatory work progresses.