New Delhi, June 10: In order to lay out the vision for the reconstruction of the shrine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday conducted a review of the Kedarnath Dham development and reconstruction project along with the Uttarakhand state government via video conferencing.

 

 

PM stated said that the Uttarakhand Government should envision and design development projects for holy sites like Kedarnath and Badrinath in a way and manner that stands the test of time. However, he stated that it should be eco-friendly and in harmony with nature and its surroundings.

 

 

"Keeping in mind the present situation and comparatively lean pressure in terms of tourists and pilgrims to the holy sites, Prime Minister suggested that the present construction season could be utilized for completing pending works by proper distribution of labor pools, keeping in mind the norms of social distancing. This will help to create facilities and infrastructure to better sustain tourism flows in the years to come," the statement read.

 

In addition to this, PM Modi specifically suggested and also gave directions for further development of other heritage and religious spots in the stretch extending from Ramban to Kedarnath. This work will be in addition to the re-development of the main shrine in Kedarnath.

 

In this meeting, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat and other senior officials were also present, the status of development of Brahma Kamal Vatika (garden) and museum to greet pilgrims en-route to Vasuki Taal were also discussed. It also included the re-development of old town quarters and properties of historical significance keeping in-tact their original architectural façade as well as other facilities like eco-friendly parking spaces at a proper distance from the shrine and at regular intervals.