Kedarnath: After spending almost 15 hours in a holy cave at the temple in Kedarnath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Prakriti, paryavaran, paryatan ( Nature, environment, tourism) comprise the government's development mission for Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand. 

Speaking to reporters after spending almost 15 hours in a holy cave at the temple, PM Modi said that the government has been working towards the development of Kedarnath and he keeps himself updated on the project via video conferencing. 

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PM Modi told reporters, "Mera saubhagya raha hai ki adhyatmik chetna ki bhoomi pe jaane ka mujhe kai varshon se awsar milta raha hai. Yahan ka mera jo development mission hai usmein prakriti, paryavaran aur paryatan hain (It has been my privilege and honour to have the opportunity to visit these shrines, these seats of spiritual enlightenment repeatedly, The government's development mission for Kedarnath comprises of nature, environment, tourism.”

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PM Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Uttrakhand, arrived at Kedarnath on Saturday and offered prayers at the shrine. He was then photographed meditating in an isolated holy cave wearing a saffron robe. 

This morning, PM was seen enjoying a walk in the mountains, wearing the state's traditional robes and waving to the locals who gathered to get a glimpse him.