PM Modi calls for boosting year-round tourism in Uttarakhand, says it will boost economy

Ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit, the Ganga Temple in Mukhwa and the ancient buildings crafted in traditional local architecture were lavishly decorated, transforming the entire village into a vibrant spectacle.

In a measured critique of previous administrations, Modi highlighted his government’s efforts to revitalise villages like Mana and Jadung, which were abandoned during the 1962 Chinese aggression. “We have worked to restore these erstwhile emptied villages,” he stated, underscoring the impact of these initiatives on tourism.

He noted a significant surge in visitors to Uttarakhand over the past decade, revealing that annual pilgrim numbers for the Char Dham Yatra have risen from an average of 18 lakh before 2014 to approximately 50 lakh today.

Modi also highlighted the substantial impact of the wedding economy, valued in the thousands of crores, and urged people to “Wed in India,” encouraging Uttarakhand as a prime destination for winter weddings.

Discussing the Indian film industry, he said, “Uttarakhand has been recognised as the ‘Most Film-Friendly State,’ and I encourage filmmakers to explore the beauty and culture our state has to offer.”

Modi hailed the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Kedarnath and Hemkund ropeway projects on Wednesday as a historic step forward. “The travel time by the Kedarnath ropeway will be reduced from 8 to 9 hours to about 30 minutes,” he stated, underscoring the project’s potential to enhance accessibility for all.

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