Garhwal Post Bureau
Mussoorie, 11 Oct: Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi attended the closing ceremony of Sharadotsav-2026, held at the Municipal Council Auditorium in Mussoorie on Saturday. On the occasion, he felicitated cultural artists and congratulated the organisers on the successful conclusion of the festival.
Joshi said that Mussoorie is not only a major tourist destination in Uttarakhand but also a symbol of the state’s cultural heritage and tradition of hospitality. Its natural beauty, rich folk culture and historical heritage attract tourists from across the country and beyond.
He said that events like Sharadotsav provide a platform for local artists, strengthen Mussoorie’s cultural identity and promote tourism activities. He added that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state is promoting adventure tourism, eco-tourism, rural tourism and cultural tourism alongside religious tourism. These initiatives are creating more employment and self-employment opportunities for local residents.
Minister Joshi said that it is the collective responsibility of everyone to preserve Mussoorie’s cultural heritage while developing the town into a clean, environmentally conscious destination equipped with modern facilities.
Mussoorie Municipal Council Chairperson Meera Saklani, Jot Singh Gunsola, Satish Dhoundiyal, Kushal Rana and a large number of local residents were present on the occasion.
