HARIDWAR, April 6 -- The sacred city of Haridwar, renowned for hosting the Kumbh Mela and welcoming devotees from across the world, is set for a significant cultural transition as the state government moves to relocate all slaughterhouses and meat shops beyond municipal limits. This initiative, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, is part of a broader vision aimed at restoring and preserving the city's divine and cultural ambience in preparation for the upcoming 2027 Kumbh Mela.

In alignment with this vision, several development projects are underway, including the construction of the Ganga-Rishikesh Corridor and improvements to civic amenities in and around the city and particularly in the Mela Area. These efforts seek to elevate ...