Archive · 9 Nov 2025
PM Modi Emphasizes Uttarakhand's Growth in Tourism, Wellness, and Filming
Prime Minister Modi spoke at an event celebrating Uttarakhand's 25 years.
He said the state is becoming a great place for people to get married and for movies to be filmed.
He suggested picking 5 to 7 special spots to make them even better for weddings.
He also thinks Uttarakhand can be the 'spiritual capital' of the world because of its many yoga and meditation places.
The Prime Minister believes that by offering yoga, Ayurveda, and natural healing, Uttarakhand can attract even more visitors from around the world.
He also pointed out that the state is already known for its herbs and medicines.
Prime Minister Modi addressed Uttarakhand's statehood silver jubilee celebrations in Dehradun.
He highlighted the state's growth in tourism, specifically for weddings and film shoots.
PM Modi proposed developing 5-7 major destinations for the 'Wed In India' initiative.
He emphasized Uttarakhand's potential to become the world's spiritual capital through yoga and wellness.
The Prime Minister suggested integrating yoga, Ayurveda, and naturopathy centers in every assembly constituency to attract foreign tourists.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Highlighted Uttarakhand's progress in tourism, including weddings and film shoots, and its potential as a global spiritual and wellness capital. He proposed developing specific destinations for weddings and integrating yoga, Ayurveda, and naturopathy centers.
- When
- Sunday (during statehood silver jubilee celebrations)
- Where
- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Why
- To acknowledge the state's 25-year progress, encourage further development in tourism and wellness, and promote Uttarakhand as a premier destination for various activities.
- Event
- Statehood Silver Jubilee Celebrations
- Location
- Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun
- Prime Minister's Initiatives
- 'Wed In India', Promoting Wellness and Spiritual Tourism
- Proposed Destinations for Weddings
- 5-7 major destinations
- Focus Areas for Wellness
- Ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, herbal development
