Uttarakhand

• 27 Dec 2022

Life Time Achievement Award'

Why In News?

On December 26, 2022 Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami felicitated astrologers at the conclusion of the 5^th Amar Ujala-Graphic Era Jyotish Mahakumbh-2022 in Dehradun. Under this, Acharya Pt. Indu Prakash has been awarded the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' for her outstanding work in the field of disciplines.

Key Points

• Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami informed that earlier this honor has been given to celebrity astrologer Bejan Daruwala, Pt. K.A Dubey Padmesh, architect Pt Satish Sharma and Acharya Ajay Bhambi.
• It is known that the Two-day Amar Ujala-Graphic Era Jyotish Mahakumbh-2022 was inaugurated on December 25.

Tourists Will Now Be Able to See the Himalayas by Helicopter

Why In News?

On December 25, 2022, Uttarakhand's Tourism Secretary Sachin Kurve said that it has been decided to promote aero tourism in the state to attract tourists from across the country and the world and to promote adventure tourism activities. With aero tourism, tourists will now be able to visit the Himalayas by helicopter.

Key Points

• Tourism Secretary Sachin Kurve said that the tourism department has started Himalaya Darshan service from George Everest in Mussoorie as a pilot project to promote aerotourism, in which tourists can enjoy the beauty of the Himalayas by helicopter.
• On the same lines, preparations are on to start Himalaya Darshan service from Pithoragarh's Tanakpur and Bairagi Camp Rishikesh. For this, Bairagi Camp and Tanakpur have been selected, where tourists will be able to see the Himalayas through helicopter.
• He informed that for Himalaya Darshan service, the fare is being fixed at Rs 5,000 per passenger for 40-minute tour package and Rs 10,000 per passenger for one-and-a-half-hour tour package. For this, talks are going on with helicopter companies and the scheme will be started soon.