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Dehradun, Nov 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the silver jubilee celebrations of Uttarakhand and launched various development projects worth over Rs 8,000 crore in key sectors including drinking water, irrigation, technical education, energy, urban development, sports and skill development.
On the occasion, PM Modi also released a commemorative postal stamp and addressed the gathering, congratulating the people of the state on this historic occasion.
Of the total development projects, projects worth Rs 930 crore were inaugurated and foundation stones of projects worth Rs 7,210 crore were laid.
The Prime Minister’s participation in the silver jubilee celebrations was widely welcomed and praised by the Hindu spiritual community as many saints and sadhus appreciated his commitment and resolve to create a prosperous Devbhoomi with big investment projects including the revival of Char Dham.
Swami Chidananda Saraswati, president of Parmarth Niketan, said, “The soul of India resides in its pilgrimage sites, and the soul of the pilgrimage sites resides in Uttarakhand. Four holy shrines are located here, and today a divine message has been given from the land of these four holy places.”
“This is the land of gods. Today’s message was divine and the gist of it is that in the last 25 years, not only has the budget increased from Rs 4,000 crore to Rs 1 lakh crore, but new initiatives have also been launched,” he said.
Mahamandaleshwar Sadhvi Pushpanjali Puri of Mahanirvani Akhara said, “India needs a visionary Prime Minister like Narendra Modi and we wish him a long and healthy life for all his work for the nation.”
Mahant Ravindra Puri Ji Maharaj thanked the Prime Minister for saying that Uttarakhand will be recognized as the spiritual capital of the entire world.
Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi said, “It is a matter of pride for all of us that he has a special connection with this small but sacred area.”
Acharya Balkrishna, Managing Director, Patanjali Ayurved, said, “It is a welcome thing for Uttarakhand that the vision and vision of the Prime Minister is specifically focused on this state. This is because it is the land of gods, the land of sages, the land of asceticism. Its eternal traditions, values and dedication of saints are deeply respected.”
Spiritual guru Mahamandaleshwar Swami Hari Chetnanand Maharaj said, “Today there is an atmosphere of happiness in every house of Uttarakhand. I want to request Prime Minister Narendra Modi that this Himalayan state of Char Dham and its citizens should keep progressing in every field along with the sanctity of these Char Dham.”
–IANS
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