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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Meets CBFC Chief Joshi, Reviews Kumbh 2027 Plans

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a meeting with CBFC Chairman and noted lyricist Prasoon Joshi to discuss promoting the state's art, culture, and film production potential. The discussions covered Uttarakhand's cultural heritage and the government's policy support for making the state a film-friendly destination. Separately, CM Dhami chaired a review meeting for the 2027 Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, directing officials to complete all preparations by October with a focus on quality and timelines. He emphasized comprehensive planning for cleanliness, security, crowd management, and the use of modern technology for the successful organization of the mega event.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Dhami Meets Prasoon Joshi, Reviews Kumbh Mela Plans

  • CM Dhami meets CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi
  • Discussions on art, culture & film production in Uttarakhand
  • State aims to be film-shooting friendly destination
  • High-level review of Kumbh Mela 2027 preparations
  • Focus on timelines, cleanliness, security for Haridwar event
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi in Dehradun

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi to discuss art & film in Uttarakhand, and reviews preparations for Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar.

"The state government's priority is to ensure the grand, divine, and successful organisation of the Kumbh Mela. - CM Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, February 10

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami received a courtesy visit from the Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification and renowned writer, poet, and lyricist, Mr. Prasoon Joshi, at the Chief Minister's residence.

Chief Minister Dhami appreciated Joshi's remarkable contributions to the fields of literature and cinema and held discussions on various subjects related to art, culture, literature, and cinema.

During the meeting, discussions were also held on Uttarakhand's cultural heritage, folk art, folk music, and the possibilities of film production in the state. The Chief Minister said that the Uttarakhand government is continuously working to develop the state as a film production and shooting-friendly destination and is providing necessary policy support and facilities for the same.

Chief Minister Dhami also appreciated the work being done by Prasoon Joshi as the Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification and expressed expectations for future cooperation in expanding cinema, literature, and cultural activities in Uttarakhand.

On Monday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a review meeting at the Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Auditorium in the Secretariat on preparations for the Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed officials to complete all Kumbh-related preparations by October. He emphasised that all construction works should be completed within the stipulated timeline, keeping quality standards as a top priority. He also instructed that no Kumbh-related work or files should remain pending at the government level, and accountability would be fixed for any delays. The Chief Minister said that the state government's priority is to ensure the grand, divine, and successful organisation of the Kumbh Mela.

The Chief Minister instructed that a detailed action plan should be prepared to maintain cleanliness in the fair area. Adequate arrangements for toilets and drinking water should be ensured at all major locations. He also directed deployment of sufficient security forces and water police. For security purposes, drones, CCTV cameras, and other modern equipment should also be used. Separate detailed plans should be prepared for law and order, parking, and crowd management during the fair.

- ANI

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Priya S
Prasoon Joshi is a gem! His lyrics and poetry are so meaningful. Hope this meeting leads to some initiatives to preserve and promote our Garhwali and Kumaoni folk music and arts. They are our true treasures. 🎶
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Rohit P
Kumbh 2027 preparations already? That's planning ahead! The emphasis on cleanliness, toilets, and water is crucial. Past melas have struggled with these basics. Hope they execute it well. Accountability for delays is a good directive from the CM.
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Sarah B
Interesting meeting. While promoting film tourism is great, I hope the focus on "film-friendly" policies doesn't mean relaxing environmental norms for shooting in the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. Development and preservation must go hand in hand.
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Vikram M
As someone from Dehradun, it's heartening to see such discussions happening here. Our state has so many stories waiting to be told through cinema. Maybe we'll get a big-budget film on the history of the Garhwal Rifles or the Chipko movement someday!
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Michael C
The use of drones and CCTV for Kumbh security is a smart, modern approach. Managing a crowd of millions is a monumental task. Hopefully, the detailed plans for parking and crowd management will prevent the chaos we sometimes see at such large events.

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