"Will make Tehri important place for water, adventure sports": CM Dhami attends Tehri Lake Festival
Tehri Garhwal, March 6
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday attended the Tehri Lake Festival Himalayan-O2 2026, highlighting the objective to make it a major hub for sports.
Adressing the event, he said, "Our government's goal is to make Tehri an important place for water and adventure sports. A place where national and international athletes come for water sports and adventure sports," he said, adding that sports such as kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing, and scuba diving are being encouraged.
"We will continue our efforts to give more speed to the possibilities here and to give them wings. We have started this. We will work to move this forward", he added.
Highlighting that the development of the Tehri Lake is being carried out as part of the Pratam Gram of Timan village, he said, "Rs 1.3 billion has been invested in the development of the Tehri Lake and the construction of the Ring Road."
Encouraging the players to pursue their sports, he assured them of support from the government.
"I would like to tell all our players that they should dedicate themselves to the sport, and they should carry this feeling with them in their lives. I would like to tell all the young players that they should move forward with full dedication, enthusiasm and self-confidence to realize their dreams," said Dhami.
"I am sure that in the future, you will definitely make India and our state proud on national and international stages," he added.
Tehri Lake is steadily emerging as a major attraction for tourists from across India and abroad. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Dhami, tourism in Uttarakhand is gaining a new identity.
The CM also emphasized that through tourism, new employment opportunities are being created for local youth.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great initiative by CM Dhami. As someone from Dehradun, I've seen Tehri transform. The lake is breathtaking. Promoting water sports will attract a different kind of tourist and boost the local economy. Just hope the infrastructure keeps up and it remains clean!
Rs 1.3 billion is a huge investment. While development is good, I sincerely hope the money is used transparently and the focus is on quality, long-term projects, not just short-term political gains. The youth need real opportunities, not just promises.
Visiting from the US last year, Tehri Lake was a highlight. The scenery is world-class. Developing it as an adventure sports hub is a brilliant idea. Could be a great destination for international competitions. Good luck!
Encouraging players and creating employment for local youth is the key. Many young people from the hills have to migrate for work. If they can get jobs as instructors, guides, or in hospitality right there, it will change lives. Jai Uttarakhand! 💪
Scuba diving in Tehri? That's ambitious and exciting! But my main concern is safety standards and training. The government must ensure proper regulations and certified trainers are in place before promoting such activities. We don't want any accidents marring this beautiful project.
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