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CM Dhami Honors Literary Icons, Attends Chaiti Mela in Kumaon Tour

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the Chaiti Mela in Kashipur, emphasizing its role in celebrating faith and cultural heritage while boosting local tourism. During his two-day Kumaon tour, he was warmly welcomed by residents across several towns along his route. In a separate ceremony, he conferred the state's highest literary award, the 'Uttarakhand Sahitya Bhushan Samman', upon writer Jiten Thakur. Several other authors, including Buddhinath Mishra and Prof Diva Bhatt, were also honored for their contributions to Uttarakhand's literature.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Dhami at Chaiti Mela, Confers Literary Awards

  • CM highlights cultural significance of Chaiti Mela
  • Event to boost local business and tourism
  • Literary awards conferred to state's eminent writers
  • Jiten Thakur receives top Sahitya Bhushan Samman
  • CM received enthusiastic public welcome during tour
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Uttarakhand CM attends Chaiti Mela in Kashipur; highlights cultural significance

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attends Chaiti Mela in Kashipur, highlights cultural tourism, and confers Uttarakhand Sahitya Bhushan Samman to Jiten Thakur.

"This Mela is not just an event but a celebration of our faith, cultural heritage and tradition. - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Kashipur, March 30

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday attended the Chaiti Mela and Bhajan Sandhya programme in Kashipur, where he greeted the public and highlighted the cultural and religious importance of the event.

Addressing the gathering, Dhami said the mela represents the state's rich faith, traditions and heritage.

"This Mela is not just an event but a celebration of our faith, cultural heritage and tradition. A person who has the blessings of Goddess Bala Sundari can come to this mela," he said, according to a release.

He further noted that the event, which features numerous stalls and activities, would contribute to promoting local business and tourism while aiding development in the region.

"I believe that this event would promote business and tourism. There will also be development in this area. Our state is developing at a faster rate under the guidance of PM Modi," he added.

During his two-day Kumaon tour, the Chief Minister received a warm welcome from BJP workers and residents at multiple locations. He travelled from Kashipur to Khatima by road, where people gathered in large numbers along the route to greet him.

Residents in areas including Kashipur, Bazpur, Gadarpur, Rudrapur, Dineshpur, Kichha and Sitarganj welcomed the Chief Minister with garlands and flower showers, while in some places, bulldozers were used symbolically to express support and enthusiasm.

Earlier in the day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conferred Jiten Thakur with the state's highest literary award, the 'Uttarakhand Sahitya Bhushan Samman'.According to a press release, the Uttarakhand Sahitya Gaurav Samman Ceremony, 2025, was organised by the Uttarakhand Bhasha Sansthan at Mukhya Sevak Sadan, the Chief Minister's residence.

On this occasion, Buddhinath Mishra, Shyam Singh Kutaula, Pritam Singh, Kesar Singh Rai, and Atae Sabir Afzal Manglori were also conferred with the 'Uttarakhand Lifetime Excellence in Literary Creation Award'.Additionally, the Chief Minister honoured distinguished writers across various literary fields, as well as winners of the 'Yuva Kalamkar Competition'. Under different categories, Prof Diva Bhatt received the Sahitya Nari Vandan Samman, Prof Dinesh Chamola was recognised for excellence in children's literature, and Bhupendra Bisht, Sudha Jugran, and Sheeshpal Gusain were awarded under the Uttarakhand Original Writing Award category.

Tara Pathak, Hemant Singh Bisht, and Gajendra Nautiyal were conferred for excellence in Kumaoni and Garhwali literature.

As per the release, in his address, Chief Minister Dhami expressed pride in having the opportunity to honour the state's eminent literary figures. He said that Jiten Thakur is not only an inspiration for Uttarakhand but for the entire Hindi literary world.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see focus on local culture and literature. But I hope the development talk translates into better roads and facilities in these areas. Tourism promotion is good, but infrastructure needs to keep pace. Jai Uttarakhand!
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Aman W
The recognition of literary figures in Kumaoni and Garhwali is crucial. Our local languages are our identity. Kudos to CM Dhami and the Bhasha Sansthan for this. More such efforts are needed in schools as well.
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Sarah B
As someone who loves visiting Uttarakhand, reading about events like this makes me want to plan a trip around the festival dates! Supporting local business through tourism is a win-win. The cultural heritage sounds beautiful.
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Vikram M
While attending melas and awarding writers is positive, the real test is year-round governance. Hope the development promised for the region materializes beyond the festival season. The people's warm welcome shows their faith, now it's time to deliver on promises.
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Nisha Z
Bala Sundari's blessings indeed! 🎉 These traditional fairs are so important for community bonding. My nani used to tell stories about Chaiti Mela. Glad to see it getting the spotlight and hopefully more people will attend and keep the tradition alive.

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