Uttarakhand News: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami gifted 67 development schemes worth more than Rs 284 crore to the people of the district in a program organized in Pithoragarh on Sunday. These include inauguration of 33 works costing Rs 105.30 crore and laying of foundation stone of 34 works costing Rs 178.76 crore. The Chief Minister also made nine important announcements related to the development of the district. In the programme, checks amounting to more than Rs 1 crore were distributed to the beneficiaries under various self-employment schemes of the Industries, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries departments.
The program started with the lighting of the lamp. District Magistrate Ashish Kumar Bhatgani presented the handicraft artwork of 'Satyamev Jayate' and the picture of Baba Neem Karauli to the Chief Minister.
Strong network of roads, health and education
The Chief Minister watched and listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' program along with the crowd. He said that this program inspires public participation and national service. Addressing the public meeting, the Chief Minister said that these schemes will strengthen roads, health, education and other basic facilities. The state government is committed to the development of marginal areas and increasing local employment opportunities.
The Chief Minister said that after the Prime Minister's visit to Adi Kailash, the attraction of devotees and tourists towards the area has increased. This year the number of devotees in the yatra is likely to reach more than one lakh. Due to this, people associated with homestay, transportation, local products and tourism business are getting new employment opportunities.
Medical and air connectivity will change the face of the district
The Chief Minister said that the MBBS admission process has started in the medical college being developed at a cost of more than Rs 750 crore in Pithoragarh. This will provide opportunities for medical education to the youth of marginal districts. The distance from Pithoragarh, Bans, Aonlaghat road and bridge to Gangolihat will be reduced and it will be easy to reach Haat Kalika temple.
He said that air connectivity has been promoted from Pithoragarh to Munsiyari, Haldwani, Delhi and Dehradun. Work is being done to develop Nainaisaini Airport at a cost of approximately Rs 450 crore.
Campaign to secure the future of youth and make women self-reliant
The Chief Minister said that the state government is committed to providing a fair and transparent recruitment system to the youth. Under the stringent anti-copying law, action has been taken against copying mafias and more than 100 people have been sent to jail. More than 35 thousand youth have been given government jobs in the state. He said that many schemes including Lakhpati Didi are being run to empower women financially. Decisions like Uniform Civil Code, strict land law and anti-riot law have been taken in the interest of the state. Under Operation Kalanemi, action is also being taken against those who mislead people with fake identities.
The Chief Minister reiterated his commitment to the welfare of soldiers, ex-servicemen and their families. He extended best wishes for Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhaiya Dooj, Jauljibi and Aathgaon Shilling Fair.
Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta said that better road connectivity has made the journey to Gunji and Adi Kailash easier. He mentioned the expansion of religious and adventure tourism and health facilities in this area. After the program, the Chief Minister inaugurated the optical biometer in the Seemant Eye Hospital run by the Seemant Seva Foundation. With this, patients will get better eye care facilities.
Nine major announcements of the Chief Minister
1. The motor road from Nainaisaini Devat to Kanari Pabhai will be improved and asphalted.
2. Improvement and hotmix work will be done on the road from Kaligad bridge to Base Hospital.
3. Community Health Center Didihat will be upgraded as Sub District Hospital.
4. Additional Health Center Mawani will be upgraded as Primary Health Centre.
5. Approval will be given for the establishment of a government college in Moonakot (Ryansi).
6. Work of Ascot Lift Drinking Water Scheme will be done.
7. CC route will be constructed in Jyala Mandir, Chhana Pandey.
8. Gad Devi temple in village Chimushi will be beautified.
9. Chandak-Chheda Digtoli road will be improved and widened.
On this occasion, Union Minister of State Ajay Tamta, MLA Didihat Bishan Singh Chufal, MLA Gangolihat Fakir Ram Tamta, District Panchayat President Jitendra Prasad, Pithoragarh Mayor Mati Kalpana Devlal, Ministers of State Ganesh Bhandari and Hemraj Bisht, BJP District President Girish Joshi, former MLA Mati Chandra Pant, District Magistrate Ashish Kumar Bhatgani, Superintendent of Police Akshay Prahlad. Konde, Additional District Magistrate Yogendra Singh, Deputy District Magistrate Sadar Jitendra Verma along with other public representatives, officials and a large number of local people were present.
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