Dehradun, April 8 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a total allocation of Rs 1,200 crore to accelerate infrastructure development for the Kumbh Mela 2027 and to ensure effective implementation of district plans.

Out of this, Rs 282.29 crore has been sanctioned for 28 key projects across various departments aimed at speeding up infrastructure development for Kumbh Mela 2027. This marks a significant step by the state government towards organising the event on a grand and divine scale, according to a release by CMO.

In addition, under the District Plan framework for the financial year 2026-27, the Chief Minister has approved the allocation of Rs 1,018.21 crore to all districts of the state. This funding will s...