Dehradun, June 1 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while virtually addressing the prize distribution ceremony of the "Niti Extreme Ultra Run" held in Niti Valley, Chamoli district, from May 31 to June 2, announced several significant initiatives aimed at accelerating tourism development in the region.

The Chief Minister stated that promoting tourism activities in border areas while strengthening the livelihoods of local communities remains a key priority of the state government.

In this regard, community-based tourism will be encouraged in Niti, Malari, Kosha, Farkiya, Bampa, Gurguti, Kailashpur, and Mehargaon villages of Chamoli district. Under this initiative, community homestays will be developed along with the creat...