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Kumbh Mela 2027 approvals surge as Uttarakhand OKs Rs 1252 crore infrastructure push
India
Published on 1 May 2026
A Rs 1252 crore plan targets disasters and water shortages
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami approved more than Rs 1,252 crore for Kumbh Mela 2027, earmarking funds for infrastructure upgrades, disaster management, and water supply. The package also includes major investments for the Rishikesh and Haridwar Ganga Corridor projects. The state is simultaneously preparing for the Adi Kailash Yatra, expecting a rise in pilgrims after the Prime Minister’s visit.
- Uttarakhand CM cleared Rs 1,252 crore for Kumbh Mela 2027
- Spending focuses on infrastructure, disaster management, and water supply
- Rishikesh and Haridwar Ganga Corridor projects receive major backing
- Adi Kailash Yatra readiness aims to capture higher pilgrim turnout
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