Monday, 05 February 2024 | PNS | DEHRADUN
Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the number of pilgrims and tourists is increasing rapidly in Uttarakhand. He said that both the Transport department and Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) have the major responsibility of making the facilities and amenities better for these visitors. He was addressing a programme at his camp office on Sunday in which appointment letters were handed over to drivers and conductors. These candidates have been given appointments in the UTC on grounds of compassion.
In the programme appointment letters were handed over to 16 assistant accountants who were appointed in the Transport department.
The CM said that the state government is committed to make Uttarakhand as one of the leading States of the country and everyone should contribute in this endeavour.
He said that the State government is working dedicatedly to create employment and self employment opportunities for the youngsters. Dhami said that many recruitment processes are going on in the State in a transparent manner. He said that the State government has brought a strict anti-copying law and enforced it strictly. The CM claimed that all the recruitment examinations after this law have taken place in a fair and transparent manner.
Dhami also flagged off a road safety public awareness rally on the occasion. In the campaign awareness about road safety will be raised in all the districts of the State.
He also released a data book based on road safety and a road safety calendar on the occasion. In the programme the CM also handed over driving licenses to 16 women after successful completion of free driving training given by the Transport department.
Congratulating the newly appointed employees, the CM said that they should work hard and show dedication towards their work from the beginning of their career.
He said that the role of drivers and conductors is of paramount importance in smooth operation of the transport services. Stressing on the importance of self discipline, the CM said that one should adhere to a strict daily routine from the early stage of their job.
The cabinet minister Ganesh Joshi, Transport secretary AS Hyanki, managing director of UTC Anand Srivastava and others were present on the occasion.
