Uttarakhand : Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami greets the people of the state on Independence Day
Called to take a pledge to serve the nation
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has congratulated the people of the state on the 75th Independence Day. Saluting the freedom fighters, martyr soldiers of military and paramilitary forces who sacrificed their lives for the country, he said that the open air we are breathing today is a tribute to the great freedom fighters and our brave soldiers. is the reward. The Chief Minister has also paid homage to all the immortal martyrs and agitators of Uttarakhand state formation.
New India’s resolve will be fulfilled: In his message issued on the eve of Independence Day, the Chief Minister said that we all 130 crore Indians will have to extend our hands to prove the resolve taken by the Hon’ble Prime Minister to build New India. Only then the purpose of the Amrit Mahotsav of freedom will be fulfilled. The Chief Minister said that in this difficult period of Corona, India has fought a successful battle under the leadership of Prime Minister. The world’s largest free vaccination campaign is going on in our country. For this, on behalf of all the people of Uttarakhand, the Chief Minister thanked the Hon’ble Prime Minister.
Honor of Soldiers: The Chief Minister said that Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand is also a Veer Bhoomi, which the Prime Minister has also named as Military Dham. We have made a provision to give a government job to a member of the family of martyr soldiers according to his qualifications. The amount permissible to soldiers decorated with Vishisht Seva Medal has been increased manifold. It has also been decided to increase the pension given to the veterans and ex-servicemen of World War II from Uttarakhand from Rs.8,000 to Rs.10,000 per month.
Youth power will lead to development of the state: The Chief Minister said that the Uttarakhand government is determined to ensure corruption-free governance and administration. There has been a qualitative improvement in the work culture due to transparent system of e-cabinet, e-office, CM Dashboard Utkarsh, CM Helpline 1905, Right to Service and Transfer Act.
The Chief Minister said that it has been decided to recruit about 22 to 24 thousand vacancies and backlog vacancies in various departments. Not only government jobs, we are also motivating the youth for self-employment. Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana and Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Nano Udyam Yojana have also been started. The Chief Minister said that it has been decided to increase the salary of guest teachers from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. The stipend of MBBS interns in medical colleges of the state has been increased from Rs.7500 to Rs.17 thousand per month. On passing the written examination in the Union Public Service Commission, PCS, NDA, CDS and its equivalent competitive examinations, the candidate will be given 50 per cent for the preparation of the interview on the basis of the economic condition of the family. Financial assistance of Rs.
100 percent Kovid Vaccination in the next four months: The Chief Minister said that the government has also taken strong and effective steps to face Kovid with the cooperation of the common people. In view of the possible third wave of Corona, all necessary arrangements have been made. Adequate number of oxygen, ICU, ventilators, essential medicines along with separate wards for children have been arranged in all district hospitals, CHCs, PHCs. Uttarakhand is among the leading states of the country in the free Kovid vaccination campaign for all. In the next 4 months, 100% vaccination will be done in the state.
Steps taken for relief from Kovid: The Chief Minister said that despite the adverse circumstances, efforts have been made to provide as much relief as possible to the people affected by Kovid. We are giving a package of about Rs 200 crore for the people associated with the tourism and transport sector affected by Kovid-19 in the state. About 01 lakh 64 thousand people will be benefited by this. We are giving a package of Rs 205 crore to encourage health workers and expand health facilities. In view of the Kovid effect, candidates have been given one year relaxation in the upper age limit in the selection of Group-C posts under the ambit of Public Service Commission and outside the ambit of Public Service Commission.
Government determined to double the income of farmers: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji has resolved to double the income of the farmers of the country. Uttarakhand is playing an important role in this direction. The government is working on promoting the cultivation of aromatic and medicinal plants. There are about 650 food processing centers in the state, work is also being done to increase the number. So far about 09 lakh farmers of the state have been benefited by the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Sahakarita Yojana, loans up to Rs.
Rural economy is being strengthened by home stay: The Chief Minister said that solar energy and Pirul energy policy is helping in the livelihood of rural youth. Home stay scheme is strengthening the rural economy. Special incentives are also being given to home stays on trekking routes. Its separate wing has been formed to promote adventure tourism.
The Chief Minister said that while appreciating the state’s reforms in Ease of Doing Business, an additional credit facility of 702 crores has been provided by the Government of India. The mountainous areas have been placed at the center of MSME. Mukhyamantri Marginal Area Development Scheme has been started for the marginal tehsils. Growth centers are being set up in all Nyaya Panchayats on a cluster based approach.
Mukhyamantri Mahalaxmi Yojana: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that taking forward the Prime Minister’s ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’ campaign, the Chief Minister Mahalaxmi Yojana has been launched. Under this, the Chief Minister Mahalaxmi Kit is being provided to the mother and the newborn girl child on the birth of the first two girls. Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, about 63 lakh people of the state are getting 5 kg ration per person per month. The Chief Minister said that in the last four and a half years, our government has done remarkable work on every front of development. We were ranked 10th in the Sustainable Development Goals Index in the year 2018 and today we are ranked third. Our state ranks first in the energy and law and order index.
All families are covered by Atal Ayushman Yojana: The Chief Minister said that Uttarakhand is the first state in the country to provide free medical facility of Rs 5 lakh annually to all the families of the state under Atal Ayushman Yojana. More than 22 thousand hospitals across the country are listed in it.
Center is getting full cooperation: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the Central Government is also getting full cooperation in this journey of development. Various projects worth more than one lakh crore rupees have been approved by the central government for the state. Work is in progress on 125 km long Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail project and 889 km all weather road project. NS. R. Roads and bridges are being constructed by O in the marginal districts of Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Uttarkashi etc. Approval of Rs.1 thousand crore has been received for new national highways in the state and about Rs.915 crore under the Central Road Fund. The time is not far when you can reach Dehradun from Delhi in just 2 hours. Haridwar-Dehradun journey is now being completed in just 45 minutes. The Center has also got consent for the construction of a 2-lane tunnel from Dehradun to Tehri Lake and the Pilibhit-Khatima National Highway. Jolly Grant airport is being made of international standard. Green field airport is being developed at Udham Singh Nagar. Uttarakhand is the first state where heli service has been started under UDAN scheme.
Reconstruction of Kedarnath Dham under the guidance of Prime Minister: While rebuilding Kedarnath Dham under the guidance of Prime Minister, it has been given more grandeur than before. Action plan is also being prepared for Badrinath Dham. Apart from this, many projects like Bharatmala Project, Bharat Net Phase-2, Jamrani Multipurpose Project, Namami Gange, Smart City Project are contributing to the development of Uttarakhand. The Chief Minister said that the Government of India has given in-principle consent to run the Delhi-Ramnagar Corbett Eco Train. The broad gauge survey of Tanakpur Bageshwar and the survey of railway line from Doiwala to Gangotri Yamunotri has been agreed by the Government of India. Doubling work of Haridwar-Dehradun rail line will be completed soon.
In the last four years, with the cooperation of the Central Government, many high level institutions have been established in Uttarakhand. These include Drone Application Centre, CIPET, National Law University, Center of Excellence on Natural Fiber, Science City etc.
New sports policy will be made: The Chief Minister said that Vandana Kataria, the daughter of the state, has made all of us proud by performing brilliantly in the women’s hockey team. Enthused by this, we have decided to bring a new sports policy to encourage sports in the state. Khelo India State Level Center and Sports Science Center will be constructed in Dehradun. At least one center will be set up in all the 13 districts of Uttarakhand.
Destitute children got the support of Vatsalya Yojana during the COVID period: The Chief Minister said that the destitute children of the affected families have been supported by the Vatsalya Yojana during the COVID period. 3000 per month will be given to such children till the age of 21 years. The state government will give full protection to these children like a guardian.
Resolution of nation building and nation service: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami requested the people of the state to take a pledge on the occasion of Independence Day that they would contribute their cent percent in the goal of nation building and service to the nation. He said that the government was moving ahead with the resolve of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas. According to the spirit of Antyodaya, it is trying to take the benefits of development to the last person standing.
