Dehradun, July 4 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that preparations are underway for the Kumbh Mela scheduled to be held in Haridwar in 2027, asserting that tourism in the state is witnessing rapid growth.

CM Dhami also highlighted that the Char Dham Yatra, which is currently underway, is progressing smoothly.

"Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, our Char Dham Yatra is going on very well, and our tourism is developing. We have started the winter yatra, and other religious sites have been developed... The Kumbh Mela is scheduled to be held in Haridwar in 2027, and preparations for it are underway," CM Dhami told ANI.

Highlighting the recognition received for development efforts, the Chief Minister said Utta...