Haridwar, Feb. 21 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday arrived in Haridwar to review the preparations for Kumbh Mela-2027. Upon reaching the Kumbh Mela Control Building (CCR), the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for 34 major infrastructure projects approved by the state government for Kumbh Mela-2027.

These permanent development works, with an estimated cost of Rs 234.55 crore, aim to ensure the successful, safe, and well-organised conduct of the Kumbh Mela while also strengthening the long-term development of Haridwar city.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while talking to the media, said, "All preparations are ongoing, and immediately after the 2025 Chardham Yatra concluded, we began preparations ...