During his one-day visit to the Champawat district on Friday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Bhaiya Dooj (Chyuda Poojan) ceremony organised by local women in Banbasa and Tanakpur.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami wished for happiness, peace and prosperity of the people of the state on the occasion of Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhaiya Dooj on Friday.
"Notably, this incentive plan will be in effect for a total of 11 days. Moreover, the Transportation Department has cancelled holidays for all drivers, conductors, officers and deputy officers during festivals like Diwali, Bhaiya Dooj, and Chhath," according to a press release from the Chief
The Himachal Road Transport Corporation is set to provide free travelling facilities to women in government buses on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan and Bhaiya Dooj, an official statement on Saturday said.