₹1,000-cr for Haridwar Kumbh in state budget

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.