Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated Devbhoomi Rajat Park in Rishikesh on Tuesday, alongside similar parks in 10 other civic bodies across the state.
The chief minister also inaugurated several development projects and laid foundation stones for others, according to a video circulating on social media. The video was ed by PTI News and contains Dhami’s comments on the event.
The programme places cleanliness and civic improvements at the centre of preparations for the upcoming Kumbh. Dhami said Rishikesh would play a major role in the event and stressed the need to make the city cleaner and better.
Projects and civic focus
Dhami said Dehradun had improved its cleanliness ranking. He also said the municipal corporations of Kashipur and Rudrapur were being honoured with the President's Award for cleanliness.
The chief minister described Uttarakhand as the land of Maa Ganga and yoga. He said the state attracts visitors from across the country and the world, making better cleanliness and civic conditions important for residents and tourists.
Reports by The Times of India and The News Mill identified the wider programme as the inauguration of Silver Jubilee Parks and said projects worth Rs 36 crore were launched in Rishikesh. The reports match the event’s date, location and the chief minister’s participation.
The announcement is relevant to Rishikesh because the city is expected to have a major role during the upcoming Kumbh. Dhami said preparations for the event were already underway in full swing, linking the new park and other civic projects to the broader effort to improve public spaces.
The projects inaugurated on the day and those receiving foundation stones represent the next stage of the development work announced during the programme. project-wise details or individual completion timelines is not yet available.
Conclusion
Devbhoomi Rajat Park has been inaugurated in Rishikesh along with similar parks in 10 other civic bodies, while cleanliness and development work are being positioned as priorities ahead of the upcoming Kumbh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was Devbhoomi Rajat Park inaugurated?
Devbhoomi Rajat Park was inaugurated in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
Q. Who inaugurated the park?
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the park.
Q. How many other civic bodies received similar parks?
Similar parks were inaugurated in 10 other civic bodies.
Q. Which cities were mentioned for cleanliness recognition?
Dehradun was mentioned for improving its cleanliness ranking. Kashipur and Rudrapur municipal corporations were being honoured with the President's Award for cleanliness.
Q. Why did Dhami stress cleanliness in Rishikesh?
He said Rishikesh would play a major role in the upcoming Kumbh and should be made cleaner and better for visitors.
