New Delhi, July 15 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday participated in a plantation drive organised on the occasion of Harela and reviewed the functioning of the Shri Dhanvantari Dham Herbal World Himalaya in Pauri Garhwal, highlighting the state's focus on biodiversity conservation, medicinal plant research and nature-based livelihoods.

During the visit, the Chief Minister planted saplings at Malagram in Yamkeshwar block and toured the herbal park, where he reviewed the conservation of rare medicinal plant species, ongoing research activities and Ayurveda-based initiatives. He also inspected the meditation centre located within the campus.

The visit formed part of the state government's Harela celebrations, an ...