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Uttarakhand CM Honors State's Civil Services Toppers & Celebrates Phooldei Festival

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami personally congratulated three women from the state who cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination. He honored them at his residence, praising their achievement as an inspiration for the youth. The CM also felicitated District Tourism Officer Lata Bisht for leading a successful mountaineering expedition. On the same day, Dhami extended festive greetings for Phooldei, a traditional harvest festival of Uttarakhand, emphasizing its cultural importance.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Congratulates Civil Services Qualifiers, Marks Phooldei

  • CM met three women UPSC qualifiers
  • Honored them with gifts and shawls
  • Also congratulated a mountaineering officer
  • Extended Phooldei festival greetings
  • Highlighted festival's cultural significance
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami congratulates candidates selected in Civil Services Examination from the state

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets UPSC qualifiers, honors a mountaineering officer, and extends Phooldei greetings to the people of Uttarakhand.

"The daughters have brought pride not only to their families but also to the entire district and the state. - CM Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Khatima, March 15

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated the candidates selected in the prestigious Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on Sunday.

He interacted at his private residence in Nagla Tarai with Shambhavi Tiwari from Kichha, Priya Chauhan from Kashipur, and Soumya Garbyal from Bhimtal, and extended his congratulations.

The Chief Minister said that the daughters have brought pride not only to their families but also to the entire district and the state.

On this occasion, he added that the achievement of these three young women is inspiring for the youth of the state and is the result of their dedication, discipline, and hard work.

The Chief Minister honoured the three successful candidates by presenting them with books, gifts, and shawls, congratulating them on their success and wishing them the best for their future. He also interacted with and congratulated their family members.

CM Dhami also congratulated Lata Bisht, District Tourism Development Officer of the district, for successfully leading the mountaineering expedition to Mount Chandra Bhaga-13 (6,264 meters) and Mount Chandra Bhaga-14 (6,074 meters) as team leader, organised by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, New Delhi. She was honoured with a shawl and a certificate of appreciation.

On the same day, Dhami extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the State on the occasion of Phooldei.

Taking it to X, he emphasised the significance of the festival, stating that it is a symbol of nature, culture, mutual affection, and is connected to the rich folk traditions of Uttarakhand.

"Phooldei, Phooldei, Chhamma dei, Chhamma dei, Deni dwar, bhar bhakar, yo deli sau, Barambar namaskar. Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the folk festival of Phooldei. This sacred festival, connected to the rich folk traditions of Devbhoomi, is a symbol of nature, culture, and mutual affection. The tradition of offering flowers on the thresholds of every home to pray for prosperity and abundance imparts a message of positivity and harmony in our social life. May God pray that this sacred festival brings happiness, peace, prosperity, and renewed energy into the lives of all of you," he wrote on X.

Phool Dei is a folk festival of Uttarakhand. It is celebrated in the Garhwal and Kumaun regions of Uttarakhand in the flowering season in March-April. Celebrated on the first day of the Hindu month of Chaitra, Phool Dei is a harvest festival and celebrates the spring season.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Hearty congratulations to all the successful candidates! It's great that the CM took the time to personally meet them. These stories motivate so many aspirants from smaller towns. Uttarakhand is producing great talent.
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Rohit P
A good gesture by CM Dhami, but I hope this isn't just a photo-op. The real support needed is in improving educational infrastructure in the hills so more students can compete at this level. The focus should be on creating more opportunities year-round.
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Meera T
Phooldei ki hardik shubhkamnayein! 🏵️ It's beautiful to see the CM also highlighting our local festivals. Our culture and our achievers both deserve this recognition. Jai Uttarakhand!
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David E
As someone who has visited Uttarakhand, this is fantastic to read. Congratulations to the mountaineer Lata Bisht as well! The state is full of strong, determined women excelling in both intellectual and extreme physical fields. Truly remarkable.
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Siddharth J
The daughters of Uttarakhand are shining! From civil services to mountaineering, they are breaking barriers. This is the real "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" in action. May they have brilliant careers serving the nation.

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