Uttarakhand: PM Modi to inaugurate and lay foundation stone of various development schemes worth about Rs 4200 crore today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving in Uttarakhand today on his one-day visit. 

He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development schemes worth about 4200 crore rupees for the state.

Akashvani correspondent reports that today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Pithoragarh and Almora districts in Kumaon region. 

Prime Minister’s visit is expected to promote spiritual tourism in the Manaskhand region of the state. 

As part of his program he will visit Jageshwar Temple in Almora and will also offer prayers at Parvati Kund at Jolingkong in Pithoragarh.

Extensive security arrangements have been made in view of his visit. Mr. Modi will also interact with Army, ITBP and BRO personnel at Gunji in Pithoragarh.

Prime Minister is also scheduled to address a public meeting in Pithoragarh this afternoon. 

During the event, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various development projects worth approximately Rs. 4,200 crore related to roads, electricity, irrigation, drinking water, horticulture, education, health, and disaster management.