Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 28 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday flagged off the 'Ahilya Smriti Marathon' Ek Virasat-Ek Sankalp program at Pavilion Ground in Dehradun.

Chief Minister Dhami participated in the marathon after flagging off the program.

The Chief Minister said such events bring awareness and unity, and create a healthy society.

On May 27, CM Dhami inaugurated the 'Pratham' Gaja Ghantakarna Mahotsav-2025, organized at Atal Utkrishta R.I.C. Gaja, Tehri.

CM Dhami prayed at the Ghantakarna temple in Gaja and wished for the prosperity of the state and garlanded the statue of state agitator Shaheed Belmati Chauhan, and congratulated everyone on the festival.

The Chief Minister said that such festivals provide unique support in taking forward the rich culture and tradition. Gaja Ghantakarna Temple is one of the mythological temples. After the parikrama of Badrinath, the second parikrama is performed at the place. From the point of view of tourism, it is a very important place, from where Haridwar and the Himalayas are visible. CM Dhami said that by organizing the festival, a new foundation of development is being laid here, which is a commendable effort to take forward the historically rich culture.

He said that the Prime Minister's goal of developed India by the year 2047 will be fulfilled only when the village, panchayat, area, district, and Uttarakhand develop.

'The state government is striving for a resolution without any alternative, and no one can stop Uttarakhand from becoming the best state in India. India's economy has come from 11th to fourth position, and by 2027, it will emerge as the third economy, and India will become a world leader and leader. Today, under the able leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India's culture and heritage is in Amritkaal. During this time, from the grand and divine temple of Lord Ram in Ayodhya to Mahakal temple in Ujjain, master plan of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, reconstruction work in Kedarnath, all-weather road, many works are being done in remote rural areas like agriculture, horticulture, energy, promotion of cultural heritage, infrastructure etc,' CM Dhami said.

The Chief Minister said that the Polytechnic has been set up in Gaja at a cost of about 30 crores, the Henvalghati pumping drinking water scheme for 24 crores, the Nagar Panchayat office, Gaushala, rest house work has been done. 'To strengthen the local economy, products of One District One Product, the House of Himalaya brand, are being manufactured. The excellent products made by the sisters associated with self-help groups skilled in skill development are leaving even foreign companies behind. Doors of possibilities are opening in many areas like farm machinery, Apple Mission, new tourism policy, new film policy, solar self-employment, tourism, and agriculture,' he added. (ANI)