During his visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone of connectivity projects worth over 3,400 crore rupees for the development of the state.
These include two new ropeway projects connecting Gaurikund to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib. PM Modi lays the foundation stone for road widening projects worth about 1,000 crore rupees to provide all-weather road connectivity to border areas. These projects will boost connectivity and religious tourism in the Garhwal region.
Apart from offers prayers at Badrinath and Kedarnath, Prime Minister addressed a public meeting at Mana village in Chamoli district. PM Modi also reviewed the progress of development works along Mandakini Asthapath and Saraswati Asthapath.