The governor Baby Rani Maurya and chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat have greeted the people on the occasion of the New Year. In her message on New Year’s eve, the governor wished the people happiness and prosperity while exhorting them to play their roles in the development of the state. She said that the challenges to come can be faced with a positive attitude and courage.Along with discharging her constitutional responsibilities, Maurya committed herself to laying special focus on public welfare, women empowerment, water and environmental conservation.
In his message on the occasion CM Rawat said that the whole human civilisation was involved in tackling the Covid pandemic in 2020. The fight against Covid fought by all Indians under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is still on. The nation is in a better situation due to timely and correct decisions taken by the PM, he said. Rawat said that 2020 will be remembered in the history of Uttarakhand for the major decisions taken during the year. Honouring public sentiments, Gairsain was not only declared the summer capital but work was also started on infrastructural development in that region. In the next 10 years, Rs 25,000 crore will be spent on the region. The Char Dham Devasthanam Board was also officially formed which was a major decision of the state government. Rawat said that the Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana is also helping in making the youths self reliant while interest free loan of upto Rs three lakh will bring prosperity in the lives of farmers. Referring to the fight against Covid-19, he said that the state government has strengthened its health system with ICUs now being established in each district.
E-governance was encouraged for good governance while e-cabinet and e-office systems have also been implemented. Uttarakhand has become the third state in India to provide e-Panchayat facility in every Nyay Panchayat. Work has also been initiated to link colleges and universities with WiFi. Further, water connection is being provided for just Re one each in rural areas of the state. Eight bridges constructed by the BRO were inaugurated in Pithoragarh. All these bridges which are important from the strategic view point will also benefit the locals considerably. In addition to this, the PM virtually inaugurated projects worth Rs 521 crore under Namami Gange. The New Rishikesh railway station, Dobra-Chanthi bridge, Janaki Setu and Suryadhar lake were also inaugurated in 2020. In addition to executing various other development works, the state government also withdrew the 2016 government order which had declared the Ganga river an escape channel at Har Ki Paidi in Haridwar.
Friday, 01 January 2021 | PNS | Dehradun
