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In a bid to boost tourism, especially religious tourism, the Uttarakhand Tourism Department will set up a Himalayan Haat on the lines of Dilli Haat in Haridwar city.
The Union Government has allocated a sum of Rs 5.92 crore to the State tourism department for the project. The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, on its part, had convened a meeting with Haridwar district officials and Tourism Minister Madan Kaushik in Haridwar on Thursday and conducted an on-site visit.
A beautiful Himalayan crafts centre and food court would be constructed opposite to the famous Har-ki-Pauri in Haridwar. The Union Government has also sanctioned a sum of 5.41 crore for the construction of modern toilets and changing rooms in the 2.5 km vicinity of Har-ki-Pauri.
At the entrance of Har-ki-Pauri, the board will build a main gate at a cost of Rs 58.34 lakh. The giant gate was earlier supposed to be built on the national highway but the National Highway Authority of India has rejected the proposal outright. To cope with traffic and beautify the surroundings, the Union Government has agreed to donate Rs four crore for the construction of six parking lots including Dhobi Ghat and Chandi Ghat.
As many pilgrims are unable to listen to the ganga aarti, the tourism board plans to install high-quality speakers so that anyone in the 2.5 km stretch can hear the ritual take place and there is no rush to occupy a spot near the actual proceedings.
The objective of the Himalayan Haat is to promote the Uttarakhand handicrafts industry and State cuisine. Spread over 5-6 acres just outside the security tower, the project will also give a chance to from different corners of India to showcase their products.
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