Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami Advocates for Full LPG Supply for Char Dham Yatra
Uttarakhand CM seeks 100% LPG supply for Char Dham Yatra from Centre
Hindustan Times
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to request a 100% allocation of commercial LPG cylinders for the Char Dham Yatra, which attracts numerous pilgrims. He emphasized the need for approximately 967,949 cylinders to support both the pilgrimage and disaster management during the monsoon season.
- 01Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami requested a 100% allocation of commercial LPG cylinders for Char Dham Yatra.
- 02The state requires approximately 967,949 commercial LPG cylinders to meet the surge in demand during the pilgrimage.
- 03Dhami emphasized the importance of LPG in disaster management during the monsoon months.
- 04Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured support for adequate fuel supply.
- 05Char Dham Yatra is a significant religious pilgrimage, attracting pilgrims from across India and abroad.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, to discuss the need for a 100% allocation of commercial LPG cylinders for the Char Dham Yatra. This pilgrimage, which runs from April to November, draws a large number of pilgrims, necessitating approximately 967,949 cylinders to meet the increased demand. Dhami highlighted that the state's economy heavily relies on religious tourism and that LPG is crucial for disaster management, especially during the monsoon months when natural disasters are common. He requested an additional 5% allocation of commercial cylinders to support relief operations. Puri assured Dhami of the Centre's commitment to ensuring adequate fuel supply for both pilgrimage and disaster management needs. The Char Dham Yatra commenced on April 19, marking the opening of the Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines, followed by Kedarnath and Badrinath openings shortly after.
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The allocation of LPG cylinders will ensure that local businesses can meet the demands of the pilgrims, supporting the economy driven by religious tourism.
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