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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami interacts with media representatives from Chhattisgarh at his official residence in Dehradun, discussing development, environmental conservation and inter-state cooperatio on Friday July 3, 2026-Photo Credit -channel24india.com via CG/PR ( Dhananjay Rathore )
Uttarakhand Chief Minister invites Chhattisgarh media to the Haridwar Kumbh, highlights balanced development under the mantra ‘Development with Heritage,’ and lauds Chhattisgarh’s commitment to a free and empowered press.
Dehradun/Raipur: In a significant step towards fostering stronger cultural, intellectual and media ties between Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hosted a delegation of media representatives and senior public relations officials from Chhattisgarh at his official residence in Dehradun on Friday July 3, 2026 .
Members of the Chhattisgarh media delegation present a memento and sapling to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami during a courtesy meeting at the Chief Minister’s residence in Dehradun on Friday July 3, 2026 -Photo Credit – channel24india.com via CG/PR ( Dhananjay Rathore )
During the cordial interaction, Chief Minister Dhami shared Uttarakhand’s development journey, highlighting the state’s achievements in infrastructure, environmental conservation and preservation of its rich cultural heritage. He said the state government is guided by the vision of “Development with Heritage”, ensuring that modernization progresses without compromising Uttarakhand’s spiritual and ecological identity.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami holds a detailed interaction with media representatives and senior public relations officials from Chhattisgarh, highlighting Uttarakhand’s development model based on the principle of ‘Development with Heritag on Friday July 3, 2026 .’-Photo Credit -channel24india.com via CG/R ( Dhananjay Rathore )
The Chief Minister informed the delegation that dedicated development authorities have been established for the Garhwal, Kumaon and Nainital regions to promote balanced social, economic and sustainable development while safeguarding the state’s unique traditions and natural resources.
Describing Uttarakhand as the sacred land of sages and saints, CM Dhami stressed the importance of preserving the state’s spiritual heritage and fragile Himalayan ecosystem for future generations.
Praise for Chhattisgarh’s Media Initiatives
During the interaction, Dhami appreciated the vision of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in promoting constructive engagement with the media. He also congratulated the Chhattisgarh Government’s Public Relations Department for organising the inter-state media exposure visit, describing such initiatives as valuable platforms for exchanging ideas, strengthening democratic values and enhancing cooperation between states.
The Uttarakhand Chief Minister observed that Chhattisgarh has emerged as one of the leading states in safeguarding press freedom and expanding welfare initiatives for journalists. He said such exchange programmes help deepen mutual understanding while strengthening India’s democratic institutions.
Invitation to Haridwar Kumbh
One of the highlights of the meeting was Chief Minister Dhami’s special invitation to media representatives from Chhattisgarh—and eventually from across the country—to attend the upcoming Haridwar Kumbh next year.
Chief Minister Dhami proposed that journalists from every state should be given an opportunity to witness the spiritual grandeur, world-class arrangements and cultural significance of the Kumbh firsthand, enabling them to present authentic experiences to readers and viewers across India.
A Bridge Between Two States
The interaction reflected a meaningful convergence of Chhattisgarh’s rich tribal heritage and natural resources with Uttarakhand’s Himalayan spirituality and cultural legacy. Officials described the visit as an important initiative that will further strengthen inter-state cooperation, cultural understanding and national integration.
The delegation included media representatives from Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur, Korba, Jagdalpur, Rajnandgaon, Korea and Dhamtari, along with officers of the Chhattisgarh Directorate of Public Relations. Senior officials from the Uttarakhand Information and Public Relations Department were also present during the meeting.
(Inputs from Dhananjay Rathore, Joint Director, Directorate of Public Relations, Government of Chhattisgarh, Dehradun.)
