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Shift in Uttarakhand pilgrimage trend: Char Dham footfall declined 16%; other religious sites rise; Kainchi Dham sees 300% surge

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Shift in Uttarakhand pilgrimage trend: Char Dham footfall declined 16%; other religious sites rise; Kainchi Dham sees 300% surge

Dehradun: The spiritual map of Uttarakhand is undergoing a quiet transformation. While the Char Dham Yatra remains a cornerstone of religious tourism, other pilgrimage sites like Kainchi Dham, Kartikeya Swami Temple, and Jagannath Temple are witnessing a remarkable surge in footfall—reshaping the state’s pilgrimage economy and cultural narrative. According to Brijesh Sati, General secretary, Uttarakhand … Read more

Indo-Pak tensions, equine influenza, and weather disrupt early weeks of Uttarakhand’s Char Dham yatra, pilgrim footfall drops 32%

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Indo-Pak tensions, equine influenza, and weather disrupt early weeks of Uttarakhand’s Char Dham yatra, pilgrim footfall drops 32%

Dehradun: The annual Char Dham Yatra, one of Uttarakhand’s most significant pilgrimages, has experienced a slower-than-usual start this year due to multiple challenges—including Indo-Pak tensions, an outbreak of equine influenza among transport animals, and unpredictable weather conditions. As a result, the footfall of pilgrims has declined by 32% in the first two weeks compared to last … Read more

Sharp 66% decline in Uttarakhand’s organic products exports, COII has voiced concerns

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Sharp 66% decline in Uttarakhand’s organic products exports, COII has voiced concerns

Pantnagar: The Confederation of Organic Food Producers and Marketing Agencies (COII) has voiced serious concerns over a significant drop in the exports of organic products from Uttarakhand. On Tuesday, COII Chairman DS Rawat highlighted the 66% decrease in exports during a training and demonstration program for sustainable organic exports held at Pantnagar, attended by over … Read more