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In a bid to promote spiritual tourism and highlight its rich religious heritage, the Uttarakhand government has earmarked thousands of crores of rupees for various pilgrimage-related projects in the state budget for 2026–27.

 

As per an official statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, Uttarakhand — home to the sacred rivers Ganga and Yamuna, the Char Dham, Adi Kailash and several revered Shakti Peeths — has long been a centre of faith for Sanatan followers across the world. The government said it is working to develop the state as a major hub for religious and spiritual tourism, which is also expected to boost economic activity.

 

The Ardh Kumbh Mela will be held in Haridwar in 2027, and the state government has allocated Rs 1,000 crore for preparations related to the mega religious event. "Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is working to strengthen the spiritual essence of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. The state government has allocated funds in the 2026-27 budget for several projects, including the Haridwar Kumbh Mela, the Haridwar-Rishikesh Ganga Corridor, the Nanda Devi Raj Jat, and the Saryu River Front project," the statement said.

 

Along with the ongoing Badrinath–Kedarnath Reconstruction Project, infrastructure development around 48 temples has already begun under the Manaskhand Temple Mala Mission.

 

Continuing these efforts, the government has allocated funds for several related initiatives in the 2026–27 budget. "₹25 crore has been allocated for the upcoming Nanda Devi Raj Jat pilgrimage. To promote pilgrimage tourism, the government has already started the winter Char Dham Yatra" the statement added.

The state government has also made provisions for the development of the Saryu and other riverfront projects, as well as for the construction of the Yamuna Ghat at Haripur Kalsi. In addition, Rs 10 crore has been allocated for the development of a Spiritual Economy Zone, while Rs 28 crore has been provided as grants for Sanskrit pathshalas (traditional Sanskrit schools).

 

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