Rawat virtually addresses concerned citizens on his birthday
Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat who tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, appealed to citizens to follow the rules made for protection from Covid. Addressing a programme held on his birthday on Sunday via video conferencing, the chief minister assured the people that his health and the health of his family members is fine. Currently in home isolation, the CM urged all citizens to observe necessary precautions. He said, “We cannot afford to be complacent as long as Covid is there. In case anyone experiences fever or other symptoms, one should immediately seek medical advice.”
In his virtual address, the CM further said that the State government has effectively worked to fulfill all the promises made during the election. “We are working with full strength on our commitment to eradicate corruption. The State government has also done considerable work towards achieving women empowerment. Self employment opportunities are being facilitated for women to make them economically stronger,” he said. Stating that women are doing good work in a number of growth centres across the state, he cited the example of women in Lohaghat growth centre, Puja Tomar who has provided employment to 50 persons through Pahadi Rasoi and the women’s group functioning in the Urgam valley.
Rawat stressed on the importance of making the women economically self reliant. Through the ownership scheme, the state government has made women partners in the property of their husbands. Stating that by providing cooking gas connections Prime Minister Narendra Modi had relieved the women of the burden of firewood they carried on their heads, the CM said that the State government has started attempts to relieve the women of the burden of fodder they carry on their heads. While women will become self reliant by adopting self employment, they will also be freed of the dangers they face while collecting fodder. The CM further pointed out that 40 per cent of the budget in the state is being used on efforts to facilitate self employment.
Monday, 21 December 2020 | PNS | Dehradun
