CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Virtually Participates in Mostamanu Festival, Inaugurates and Lays Foundation Stones for Development Projects Worth Over ₹62 Crore in Pithoragarh

Aug 2025 : Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami participated virtually in the Mostamanu Festival on Thursday. On this occasion, 15 development projects worth over ₹62 crore were inaugurated and foundation stones laid in Pithoragarh district. These projects are related to health, education, drinking water, and tourism.

In his address, the Chief Minister said that the Mostamanu fair is a symbol of faith, belief, and rich traditions. It is not merely a religious or traditional event but an integral part of our social and cultural life, also reflecting the unique aspects of rural life connected to agriculture and animal husbandry. Such festivals help preserve our heritage and pass it on to future generations.

He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, significant efforts are being made for the preservation and promotion of our religious and cultural heritage. Alongside the overall development of Uttarakhand, the state government is continuously working for the reconstruction of religious sites and safeguarding cultural identity. Similar to Kedarkhand, restoration and beautification of ancient temples in Manaskhand, Kumaon, are being carried out.

For the beautification of this holy site, works worth nearly ₹1 crore have been undertaken. At Gangolihat, beautification of Haat Kalika temple is being carried out at a cost of over ₹6 crore. Construction of modern parking near Bajeti Shani temple, Hanuman temple, and Laxmi Narayan temple is being done with an investment of ₹43 crore. The government is committed to the overall development of Pithoragarh district and surrounding regions through various projects.

The Chief Minister informed that construction of the Pithoragarh Medical College building is ongoing at a cost of over ₹750 crore. In addition, a 50-bed Critical Care Block is being built at a cost of ₹21 crore. New bus stations are being constructed in Askot, Gangolihat, and Dharchula at a cost of ₹25 crore, along with the construction of a Roadways Workshop in Pithoragarh. Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, road projects worth more than ₹327 crore are in progress.

Pithoragarh has also been connected to Haldwani, Dehradun, and Delhi by air services. An MoU has been signed between the Airport Authority and the State Government to modernize Pithoragarh Airport with an investment of ₹450 crore, and work will begin soon.

The Chief Minister highlighted that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has urged all Indians to use indigenous products to strengthen the resolve of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India). He expressed happiness that several stalls in this fair showcase indigenous products made by local artisans, craftsmen, farmers, and women’s groups. He appealed to the people of the state to adopt the mantra “Embrace Swadeshi, Strengthen the Nation” and use more local products.

During the event, the Chief Minister made several announcements for Pithoragarh district, including:

• Treatment works to prevent landslides on the hill located at Gram Sabha Devat Purchaida in Bin development block.
• Protective works on the Nainisaini–Devat Purchaida–Kumdar to Kanari motor road.
• Construction of an Eco Park and Smriti Van at Chandak.
• Beautification of the Mostamanu temple.
• Double cutting of the road from Ghantakarna to Chandak in Pithoragarh town.
• Road construction from Gram Halpati to Mostamanu.
• Development of a City Garden near Nainisaini Airport.

On this occasion, BJP District President Girish Joshi, former District Panchayat President Deepika Bora, Superintendent of Police Rekha Yadav, Mayor of Municipal Corporation Kalpana Devalal, DFO Ashutosh Singh, Mela Committee Chairman Virendra Bora, office bearers of the committee, and a large number of devotees were present.

(Department of Information & Public Relations)