Dehradun, April 13 -- Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting at the chief minister's residence to review preparations for the proposed visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Uttarakhand on April 14 and the inauguration ceremony of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor. Describing the occasion as historic for the state, Dhami directed all departments to work in close coordination and ensure participation from all sections of society so that the event takes the form of a public celebration. Earlier in the day, the chief minister conducted an on-site inspection to review preparations for the prime minister's proposed programme in Dehradun. He travelled by road from Jaswant Ground to Maa Dat Kali Temple and assessed arrangements for the event. During the inspection, Dhami took updates from officials regarding security arrangements, traffic management, parking facilities, drinking water supply, electricity, sanitation and other basic amenities at the venue. He instructed officials to ensure that all preparations are completed within a fixed timeframe and to the highest standards to avoid inconvenience to the public attending the programme. While reviewing arrangements for the stage, seating galleries and other facilities at Jaswant Ground, Dhami instructed officials to complete all preparations in a manner befitting the scale of the event. He also asked departments to give priority to sanitation and beautification works at the venue. During the visit, the chief minister offered prayers at Maa Dat Kali Temple for the prosperity of the state and the successful conduct of the programme. Dhami also directed officials to ensure that the event highlights the cultural heritage of Uttarakhand through grand cultural performances. He said programmes showcasing Garhwali, Kumaoni and Jaunsari folk dances and music should be organised so that the event reflects the state's traditions and cultural richness. Highlighting the significance of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, Dhami said the "project will significantly reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun and give a major boost to tourism in the state". He added that the "corridor will also promote industrial and commercial activities, create employment opportunities for youth and strengthen the state's economy by improving logistics, transportation and investment prospects". "The launch of this long-awaited project will mark an important milestone in Uttarakhand's development journey," Dhami said. Meanwhile, BJP said that PM Narendra Modi's proposed roadshow and public rally in Dehradun on April 14, scheduled in connection with the inauguration of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, will be historic and unprecedented. BJP state media in-charge Manveer Singh Chauhan said that there is "tremendous enthusiasm among party workers and residents of Uttarakhand over the prime minister's visit to the state." "As always, there is immense excitement among party workers and the people of the state regarding the arrival of the world's most popular leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Devbhoomi. This time he is coming to dedicate not only the 'golden gift' of the expressway but also several other developmental schemes," said Chauhan According to him, the proposed roadshow will cover a distance of around 12-14 kilometres and showcase the state's cultural traditions. "At several points along the route, the prime minister will be welcomed through performances of Kumaoni, Garhwali and Jaunsari folk dances accompanied by traditional music," Chauhan said. The prime minister is also scheduled to offer prayers at Maa Dat Kali Temple before participating in the public programmes, Chauhan added. Modi will address a public rally at Jaswant Ground in Dehradun. The party expects a large gathering of workers and members of the public from across the state. Highlighting the significance of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, Chauhan said the project will reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun to about 2.5 to 3 hours. He added that the expressway will boost tourism, strengthen the state's economy and create new employment opportunities. Officials said PM Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Uttarakhand on Tuesday, marks his 28th visit to the state since assuming office in 2014. The visit will be his 18th to the state during the tenure of CM Dhami. During the visit, the PM will inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway and the country's first 1,000 MW variable speed pump storage plant in Tehri....