PIONEER NEWS SERVICE | DEHRADUN
Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the government has left the national average behind by reducing the unemployment rate of the State by a record 4.4 per cent. The government’s ‘One District, Two Products’ scheme is increasing local livelihood opportunities while traditional products are getting wide recognition at the national and international level through the ‘House of Himalayas’ brand. Dhami said that initiatives like the State Millet Mission, Farm Machinery Bank, Apple Mission, New Tourism Policy, New Film Policy and others are strengthening the local economy of the state. The CM said this while addressing students from across the State at the closing ceremony of the fourth edition of Oho Hill Yatra on Thursday.
Appealing to all the people of the State, Dhami said that along with celebrating the silver jubilee year of the establishment of the Uttarakhand, the people must move forward with the resolve to make the State a leader in every field. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the State government is working to develop a modern infrastructure in in spheres including education, health, road, sports, drinking water and air connectivity. Along with this, work is being undertaken towards making a developed India and developed Uttarakhand through ‘Local for Vocal’, ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India’. With the PM’s encouragement, Adi Kailash and winter pilgrimage have gained new momentum in the State.
Dhami claimed that it is the result of these efforts that despite various challenges, the State has achieved remarkable achievements in the last three years. The decisions being taken in Uttarakhand are becoming a model for the country.
The CM pointed out that Uttarakhand was ranked first in the country in the index of achieving the goals of sustainable development for the year 2023-24 released by NITI Aayog.
Director general of Information Banshidhar Tiwari and other officials were also present on the occasion.
