Dehradun, July 3 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that the state is not only renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and deep spiritual significance but is also emerging as a model of rapid development.

Welcoming the visiting journalists from Chhattisgarh at the CM's residence, the Chief Minister noted that visits by journalists from different states provide an important opportunity to understand Uttarakhand's cultural, social, historical, and developmental journey.

The Chief Minister said Uttarakhand enjoys a unique identity in India and abroad due to its rich cultural heritage, religious traditions, folk culture, and Himalayan civilisation.

He highlighted that revered pilgrimage sites such as Char...