Sunday, 07 November 2021 | PNS | Dehradun
Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials that the State’s foundation day on November 9 should be celebrated at Uttarakhand Mahotsav. Programmes should be held from the state capital to the Nyay Panchayat level during the Uttarakhand Mahotsav which will be observed for one week. Dhami also spoke of presenting Uttarakhand Gaurav awards to personalities for their commendable contribution in various fields on the occasion. The chief minister issued these directions while chairing a meeting with senior officials here on Saturday.
The chief minister directed that programmes to be held during the Uttarakhand Mahotsav should be organised in a better manner. Instead of the number of events, the focus should be on organising events while ensuring quality and dignity. Seeking information through video link from commissioners and district magistrates about the events planned in the districts, Dhami said that in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aspirations for the state’s development, they should focus on using their discretion and experience for execution of development schemes and plans for making Uttarakhand one of the leading states of India. He stressed on the involvement of all in ensuring the all-round development of the state. The chief minister also stressed on preparing department-wise vision for the state’s development.
Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman presented details of the proposed programmes. To mark the 21st state foundation day on November 9, a programme will be held in the police line at Dehradun wherein the parade of Uttarakhand police will be reviewed by the governor, lieutenant general (retd) Gurmit Singh. The governor and chief minister will address the gathering after the parade. He said that soon all the departments and district magistrates will be informed about the decisions taken in the meeting on Saturday so that programmes to be held during Uttarakhand Mahotsav can be organised in a better manner.
Cabinet minister Dhan Singh Rawat, Yatishwaranand, chief secretary SS Sandhu, additional chief secretary Anand Bardhan, director general of police Ashok Kumar and other officials concerned were also present in the meeting.
