Dehradun, May 22 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 21 May: Haripur Kalsi in Dehradun district is set to become home to Uttarakhand's first grand Yamuna Ghat, with construction now in its final phase. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to ensure the project is completed by July.

The foundation stone for the ambitious project was laid by the Chief Minister on the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami in 2024. Following his announcement to redevelop Haripur Kalsi as a major religious destination, Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority was appointed as the nodal agency overseeing the construction work.

Although the sacred Yamuna River originates from Yamunotri in Uttarakhand, the state previously lacked a dedicated a...