Dehradun, March 11 -- In an effort to promote spiritual tourism and to continue to showcase the religious history of the state, the Uttarakhand government has earmarked thousands of crore of rupees as part of the recently presented budget of the state.

According to an official statement from the Chief Minister's office, "sacred land of the Ganga River, Yamuna River, the Char Dham, Adi Kailash and several revered Shakti Peeths, Uttarakhand has long been a center of faith for Sanatan followers across the world. In this context, the state government is making efforts to promote Uttarakhand as a major hub for religious and spiritual tourism and pilgrimage, which is also expected to boost economic activities in the state."

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