Master Plan to Upgrade Facilities at Badrinath Temple

• 01 Jul 2024

Why in News?

According to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, a master plan of Rs 424 crore has been prepared for the upgradation of facilities at Badrinath temple in the state.

Key Points

• Badrinath temple is situated in the town of Badrinath in the state and it is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. 
• There are many religious sites in Uttarakhand and their location in the Himalayan region, which is ecologically sensitive, poses a great challenge for the government to address environmental concerns and the need for better facilities for the pilgrims who arrive from across the country.
• During the meeting, the Chief Minister requested that the Union Minister start the process of expanding Pantnagar Airport in Udham Singh Nagar district soon.
  • Also requested to expedite the process of granting permission for the expansion of Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun and giving the airport the status of an international airport.

Badrinath Temple

• The temple is also one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu holy shrines for Vaishnavas who is worshipped as Badrinath.
• It is situated along the banks of Alaknanda river, in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.