Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the 'Himalayan Basket' at his residence.

Key Points :

* The initiative was started by Sumit and Sneha Thapliyal in 2018, aiming to provide employment to local people.

* Sumit, an engineer, and Sneha, a marketing professional, initiated the project with a focus on agricultural products like milk, turmeric, and mint.

* Under the Himalayan Basket, these agricultural products are purchased, processed, and supplied to foreign countries.

* Special products like 'Churpi' (a hard cheese) and 'Ghee' (clarified butter) are particularly in high demand.

* The government and district administration have supported the initiative by leasing a gardening cold store to them.

* The CM expressed the government's commitment to supporting initiatives in this field and aiming to create an ideal Champawat.