Dehradun, Nov. 15 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

PITHORAGARH, 14 Nov: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the historic Jauljibi Fair at the confluence of the Kali and Gori rivers in the border region of Pithoragarh district and announced development projects worth Rs 102.72 crore for the district. The package includes the foundation laying of 24 schemes worth Rs 102.48 crore and the inauguration of one project worth Rs 24 lakh. He also announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh for the organisation of the fair.

Addressing the gathering, Dhami said the Jauljibi Fair is a living symbol of the shared cultural heritage, social harmony and trade relations between India and Nepal. He noted that for centuries the fair has served as an imp...