PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Dehradun
The 3rd Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan, the congregation of people of Uttarakhand origin residing outside the State will be organised at Doon University on November 13.
On Saturday, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed the preparations for the conclave at his residence. In the meeting the CM directed officials to ensure that the conference is organized in a grand, well-organized and effective manner.
Dhami said that the Uttarakhandi diaspora is bringing glory to the State through its talent, hard work and achievements in various fields across the country and the world. Their experience, expertise and suggestions should be leveraged for the state’s development. He said that this conference is an important opportunity to connect the Uttarakhandi diaspora with their roots and ensure their active participation in the State’s development.
He directed the officials to arrange meaningful dialogue with the expatriate Uttarakhandis at the conference. Their suggestions should be taken seriously, and special attention should be paid to the potential for their contribution to the state’s development. He said that Pravasi Uttarakhandis should be encouraged to contribute to the state’s investment, self-employment, tourism, education, health and other sectors.
The CM said that all concerned departments should work in coordination with each other and that the responsibilities of officers for each arrangement should be clearly defined. He said that there should be no chaos at any level during the event. All preparations should be reviewed regularly and arrangements should be finalized.
The conference will discuss the role and achievements of Pravasi Uttarakhandis through various sessions. A special session will be held on the topic ‘The Role of Pravasi in a Developed Uttarakhand’.
Chief secretary Anand Bardhan, principal secretaries RK Sudhanshu and Shri R. Meenakshi Sundaram, vice presidents of Uttarakhand Pravasi Parishad Puran Chandra Nailwal and Om Prakash Bhatt and others attended the meeting.
