New Delhi, Nov. 30 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast on Sunday, expressed his special affection for Uttarakhand and highlighted the immense potential of winter tourism, adventure sports, and wedding destinations in the state. Appealing to people across the country, he urged them to experience the beauty of the Himalayan valleys during the winter season, according to an official release.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this mention, saying that the Prime Minister is the biggest brand ambassador of Uttarakhand tourism.

In the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, Prime Minister Modi dedicated nearly two and a half minutes specifically to Uttarakhand.

He said that winter touri...