Dehradun: The Central Government has allocated 14,520 metric tonnes of additional foodgrains to Uttarakhand for the organization of the proposed Ardh Kumbh Mela-2027 in Haridwar. This includes 7,260 metric tonnes of wheat and 7,260 metric tonnes of rice, which will help ensure the adequate availability and smooth supply of food items during the mela.
To meet foodgrain requirements and maintain supply arrangements during the Ardh Kumbh Mela, the state government had requested an additional allocation from the Centre. Subsequently, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi sent a letter to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami informing him of the additional allocation made by the Department of Food and Public Distribution.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central Government for allocating additional foodgrains for the Ardh Kumbh Mela. He stated that this allocation will help smoothly manage the supply and distribution of food items during the event.
