Uttarakhand News: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday inaugurated the ninth Jaunpur Mahotsav and sports-cultural program at Thatur in Dhanaulti assembly constituency of Tehri Garhwal district. On this occasion, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 26 schemes worth Rs 52.55 crore for the development of the area. These include inauguration of 11 schemes worth more than Rs 30.50 crore and laying of foundation stone of 15 schemes worth more than Rs 22.04 crore. These schemes will help in improving roads, education, irrigation, parking, animal husbandry and other basic facilities.
Thatur hospital will be made sub district hospital
During the program, the Chief Minister made many important announcements for the development of Jaunpur region. He announced to convert the Community Health Center of Thatur into a sub-district hospital. Apart from this, approval was announced for the construction of Dhanaulti-Moriyana-Nagtibba motor road. Also announced the approval of Rs 273 lakh for the flood protection scheme of the populated area from Paligad to Thatur Bazaar in Jaunpur development block and Rs 4 crore 72 lakh for the protection of the populated area of Bhawan Bazaar. He also talked about considering the demands related to construction and asphalting of other roads in the area and including them in the announcements.
Folk culture and sports talents will get a boost
While congratulating Jaunpur Mahotsav, the Chief Minister said that such events play an important role in saving the folk culture, traditions, folk art and folk music of Uttarakhand. Through these, the new generation gets an opportunity to understand and connect with their cultural heritage. He also appreciated the efforts of the festival committee.
He said that sports competitions give the youth an opportunity to showcase their talent. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, campaigns like Khelo India and Fit India have promoted sports in the country. Uttarakhand government is also working to provide better facilities and opportunities to young players.
Tourism and self-employment will strengthen the economy of the mountains
The Chief Minister said that to make Tehri and surrounding areas a major tourist centre, a special tourism zone is being developed in and around Tehri Lake at a cost of about Rs 1,300 crore. A ring road is also being constructed around the lake. Activities like kayaking, canoeing and paragliding are being promoted here, so that the local people can get employment along with tourism.
Road and parking facilities are also being expanded in the area. Safety works worth about Rs 6 crore have been completed to prevent landslides on the Kempty-Chadogi motor road. The work of replacement and asphalting of Kempty-Chadogi Light Vehicle Motorway has also been completed at a cost of more than Rs 10 crore. At the same time, parking is being built in Kaddukhal at a cost of more than Rs 8 crore.
Local products and farmers are getting a boost
The Chief Minister said that tourism, agriculture, horticulture and local products are being promoted to stop migration from the hills. Through the House of Himalayas brand, the products of Uttarakhand are being supplied to the markets of the country and abroad. The sales of this brand have exceeded Rs 6 crore. Employment opportunities are also being increased through schemes like State Millet Mission, Farm Machinery Bank, Apple Mission, Homestay and new tourism policy. The Chief Minister also said that there has been a 44 percent increase in reverse migration in the state.
He said that more than 35 thousand youth have been given government jobs in the state and strict anti-copying law has been implemented for transparency in the recruitment processes.
Progressive farmer and litterateur honored
In the program, the Chief Minister appreciated the efforts being made by farmer Kabul Chand Pundir of Sabli village in the field of agriculture and horticulture. He is promoting self-employment through the cultivation of ginger, kiwi, saffron, flowers, potatoes and rosemary along with apples. At the same time, litterateur Devendra Prasad Chamoli of Papara village was given 'Jaunpur Ratna' award for his translation of Ramayana and Mahabharata in Garhwali language.
Many public representatives and officials including MLA Pritam Singh Panwar, block chief Sita Panwar were present in the program. The Chief Minister said that along with development, saving the culture and traditions of Uttarakhand is also the priority of the government.