Uttarakhand CM Dhami attended the 24th International Conference of the IASSI, where experts from India and abroad discussed issues such as climate change and disasters. He said the conference would prove beneficial for the state.

The Chief Minister said that in various sessions of the annual convention of the Indian Association of Social Science Institutions, eminent scholars from India and abroad will deliberate meaningfully on important topics such as social welfare, economics, employment, industry, agriculture, technology, environment, and urbanization. This brainstorming session will also lead to the effective implementation of social policies and the compilation of concrete and practical measures for the welfare of the people at the state and national levels.

The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is continuously working with the motto of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas.” In the last 11 years since his appointment as Prime Minister, determined efforts have been made towards the welfare of every section of the society through numerous policies and schemes. Numerous public welfare schemes, such as the Jan Dhan Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and Ayushman Bharat Yojana, launched for the welfare of the last person in line, are benefiting millions of citizens across the country.

The Chief Minister stated that schemes such as the Solar Mission, Electric Mobility, Green Hydrogen Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission, Namami Gange Abhiyan, and Plastic-Free India Campaign are playing a crucial role in environmental protection. With the Prime Minister’s guidance and support, the state government is continuously working towards sustainable development while strengthening the concept of social justice in the state. The Chief Minister stated that along with increasing old-age pensions, pensions have been extended to both spouses, and monthly payments have been introduced in all pension schemes, replacing quarterly payments. The state government has worked to establish social justice in every decision it makes.

The Chief Minister stated that the state government is working with full commitment to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. A safe and just system has been ensured, while maintaining economic, social, and environmental stability in the state. The state government has initiated a three-pillar, nine-point policy to ensure a balance between economy and ecology, which is a significant initiative towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Chief Minister stated that the state is continuously working in areas such as poverty alleviation, food security, drinking water and sanitation, sex ratio at birth, clean energy, urban development, financial inclusion, and climate change. The government is strengthening these areas through schemes such as the Chief Minister’s Women Entrepreneurship Promotion Scheme, the Solar Energy Revolution Campaign, the Smart City Mission, and the Chief Minister’s Urban Livelihoods Scheme.

The Chief Minister noted that Uttarakhand has ranked first in the country in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals as determined by NITI Aayog. The state faces numerous challenges, including climate change, disaster management, access to healthcare, sustainable agriculture, and water resource management. The Chief Minister stated that the state government has signed three very important agreements with Tata Trusts, NASSCOM, and the Wadhwani Foundation to strengthen collective efforts in the field of social development.

The Chief Minister stated that with the support of Tata Trusts, holistic and sustainable development is being strengthened in the state in areas such as water management, nutrition, telemedicine, rural livelihoods, and green energy. While with the support of NASSCOM and the Wadhwani Foundation, youth are being provided with the necessary skills and knowledge in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, Python, generative AI, skill development, and self-employment. He stated that through all these innovations, Uttarakhand will be established as a model state for sustainable development.

Present on the occasion were NITI Aayog member Prof. Ramesh Chand, Vice Chancellor of Doon University Prof. Surekha Dangwal, IASSI President and Vice Chancellor of Nalanda University Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi, Prof. R.P. Mamgain, Prof. I.C. Awasthi, Prof. Alakh Sharma, and subject experts.