Dehradun, Sept. 9 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Himalaya Day, underlined the significance of the Himalayas, calling it a foundation of India's culture, faith, and life.

In a post on X, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his greetings and wrote, "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on Himalaya Day. The Himalaya is not merely a mountain range, but the foundation of India's culture, faith, and life. The life-giving rivers originating from here, wildlife, trees and vegetation, and rare herbs are invaluable treasures for our life and the entire ecological system."

He further requested the public to pledge to save the Himalaya and wrote, "Let us, on this sacred day, all ...