Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Dhami Highlights Sikh Contributions, Terai Growth and Hemkund Ropeway
Pushkar Singh Dhami attended a gathering for the Punjabi community in Rudrapur.
He thanked Sikh and Punjabi people for helping build the country.
He said they have worked in farming, business, industry and public service.
He also praised their contribution to the Terai region.
Dhami said Sikh traditions teach people to oppose injustice and help others.
He mentioned several steps by the Union government that he said recognize Sikh faith and history.
He also discussed a planned ropeway to Hemkund Sahib.
The ropeway is expected to help older people, women and other pilgrims travel more easily.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and BJP president Nitin Nabin attended the Punjabi Gaurav Sammelan in Rudrapur.
Dhami praised the Sikh and Punjabi community’s role in nation-building, agriculture, industry, trade and public service.
He credited the community with contributing significantly to the development and economic growth of the Terai region.
Dhami cited Union government measures recognizing Sikh faith, sacrifices and traditions, including the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor and tax exemption for langar.
He said work was progressing on a nearly 12.5-km ropeway from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib to make the pilgrimage easier.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and BJP national president Nitin Nabin attended the event.
- What
- They participated in the Punjabi Gaurav Sammelan, where Dhami praised the Sikh community and discussed development measures.
- When
- Thursday.
- Where
- A hotel in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- The gathering recognized Punjabi and Sikh traditions, contributions to nation-building and Terai development; Dhami also highlighted the Hemkund Sahib ropeway project.
- Event
- Punjabi Gaurav Sammelan
- Location
- Rudrapur, Uttarakhand
- Main speaker
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Community recognized
- Punjabi and Sikh community
- Ropeway route
- Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib
- Ropeway length
- Nearly 12.5 kilometres
- Stated beneficiaries
- Elderly devotees, women and other pilgrims