Uttarakhand News: The state level main function of 80th Independence Day was organized at the Parade Ground, Dehradun. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami Hoisted the tricolor here. National song starts the program 'Vande Mataram' It was done through collective singing. After this the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' Sung. While wishing the people of the state on Independence Day, the Chief Minister paid tribute to the freedom fighters and brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence of the country.
Remembered martyrs and soldiers
The Chief Minister honored the families of freedom fighters and visited the photo exhibition. during this time 14 police officers and employees Was given Chief Minister Meritorious Service Medal. Better performers at national and international level 13 players Was also honoured.
Dhami expressed his gratitude to the soldiers, paramilitary forces and police personnel protecting the country's borders. He also paid tribute to the martyrs of Uttarakhand statehood movement. Expressing condolences to the families affected by the recent natural disasters, he said that the government is working on relief, rescue, treatment and early repair of damaged roads, bridges, electricity and water systems.
Target to develop Uttarakhand by 2035
The Chief Minister said that the country is progressing rapidly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that Uttarakhand will be developed state by 2035 The target has been set to create. Special attention is being given to road, rail and ropeway connectivity. The state's connectivity is being strengthened by the Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail project, Delhi-Dehradun Expressway and various ropeway projects.
He also mentioned schemes like reconstruction of Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham, Mandir Mala Mission, Rishikesh-Haridwar Corridor and winter travel. According to the Chief Minister, the number of devotees in Chardham Yatra 47 lakhs has exceeded, whereas in Kanwar Mela more than 4 crore devotees Arrived.
Government's focus on employment and youth
Dhami said that Uttarakhand is now moving forward as a wellness, adventure tourism, film shooting and wedding destination along with religious tourism. Startups and entrepreneurship are being promoted to make the youth not employment seekers but employment providers. for this Venture fund of Rs 200 crore Is placed.
Under 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana', talented students of class 11th and 12th in government schools will be given free online coaching for competitive examinations. in the first phase 10 thousand students will benefit from it and for this 7 crore rupees Have been approved.
Many schemes for women and farmers also
The Chief Minister said that in the state More than 3 lakh women Lakhpati Didi Has been made. Women self-help groups are being given interest-free loans up to Rs 5 lakh. Farmers are getting interest-free loan up to Rs 3 lakh, up to 80 percent subsidy on agricultural equipment and free canal irrigation facility.
The first Science, Technology and Innovation Policy has been implemented to promote science and innovation in the state. The country's fifth science city is being built in Dehradun.
Growth in economy and industry also
The Chief Minister said that in the last one year the state's GSDP 7.23 percent While per capita income has increased by 41 percent There has been an increase. The state budget has exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore. In the last five years, more than 20 thousand new industries have been established and the number of startups is almost 1,750 Has occurred.
He said that Uttarakhand has stood first in the country in the Sustainable Development Goals index of NITI Aayog. State for four consecutive years 'Most Film Friendly State' Has also received the honour.
Chief Minister made 7 big announcements
On Independence Day, the Chief Minister made seven important announcements for the state. Special Industrial Park in Chamoli, Pauri and Almora Will be made. state's first Youth Commission Will be established. Youth, ex-servicemen and firefighters of border areas will be given additional assistance for self-employment.
Apart from this, by extending the time limit for regularization of Class-3 and Class-4 land, giving land tenure rights, increasing the state's share in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Increase from Rs 50 thousand to Rs 75 thousand It was announced to do.
For youth between 18 to 30 years Chief Minister Youth Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship Promotion Scheme Will start. Free training will be provided in collaboration with institutions like IITs and IIMs and the government will give 30 percent of the bank loan amount as grant. Also from this year itself to honor the brave children. 'Child Bravery Award' Will be started.
The Chief Minister said that the aim of the government is to create such an Uttarakhand, where heritage along with development, solution to migration along with employment and culture and identity of the state are strengthened along with modernity.