Dehradun, Feb. 24 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre for releasing Rs 500 crore for preparations of Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar, stating that the funds will boost infrastructure, sanitation, security and pilgrim facilities to ensure a grand and well-managed event, the release said.

According to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office (CMO), CM Dhami stated that the Kumbh Mela is not merely a religious gathering but a globally renowned grand festival reflecting India's Sanatan culture, spiritual heritage, and social harmony. He said that the funds approved by the central government will play a crucial role in making Kumbh Mela 2027 divine, grand, and well-organised.

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