Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of a network of all-weather roads to Chardham in Dehradun today.
To enhance road safety, the all-weather roads will have tunnels, bridges and fly-overs.
Mr Modi is also expected to announce several other development projects for the state. He will also address a public meeting at the Parade Ground.
Heavy security arrangements have been made for the Prime Minister’s visit.
Our correspondent reports that this will be Mr Modi’s first visit to Uttarakhand as Prime Minister.