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Dhami Highlights Religious Tourism, Jobs and Land Laws at Festival
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended a festival in Nainital called the Nanda-Sunanda Mahotsav.
He worshipped the festival’s deities and spoke about protecting local traditions.
He said religious tourism could bring more jobs to young people.
He also said it could help women earn money and sell local products.
The government plans to improve important religious places in Kumaon.
Dhami said new land rules protect land and culture in Uttarakhand.
He also mentioned the Uniform Civil Code and jobs in government services.
Women’s self-help groups may receive interest-free loans of up to ₹5 lakh.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the Nanda-Sunanda Mahotsav in Nainital and participated in worship.
Dhami said the festival preserves faith, culture, folk songs, Jhora-Chanchari, Dhol-Damau and other local traditions.
He said the Mansakhand Temple Garland Mission would develop religious sites in Kumaon while preserving heritage.
Dhami linked religious tourism to jobs, women’s self-employment and wider markets for local products.
He cited strengthened land laws, the Uniform Civil Code, 35,000 government-service opportunities and interest-free loans for women’s self-help groups.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the gathering.
- What
- He discussed religious tourism, cultural preservation, land laws, employment and support for women’s self-help groups.
- Where
- The Nanda-Sunanda Mahotsav in Nainital, Uttarakhand.
- When
- Tuesday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- Dhami said the government is pursuing development while preserving heritage, creating jobs and protecting Uttarakhand’s land and cultural identity.
Key facts
- Event
- Nanda-Sunanda Mahotsav
- Location
- Nainital, Uttarakhand
- Religious tourism initiative
- Mansakhand Temple Garland Mission
- Land-law provision
- The 2025 amendments restrict people from outside Uttarakhand from purchasing agricultural and horticultural land in 11 hill districts.
- Uniform Civil Code
- Implemented in Uttarakhand from January 27, 2025.
- Government employment
- Dhami said 35,000 youths had received opportunities in government services.
- Women’s loans
- Self-help groups may receive interest-free loans of up to ₹5 lakh.
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