Uttarakhand CM Dhami, Governor attend 'Seva Pakhwada' programme in Rishikesh
Rishikesh, July 4
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh on Saturday participated in the 'Seva Pakhwada' programme at the IDPL Ground in Rishikesh, where a multi-purpose public service camp was organised with the participation of various government departments.
More than 20,000 people attended the programme. As part of the programme, government departments from Dehradun, Haridwar and Tehri districts organised a public service camp under the "Integrated Effort" initiative, where grievances were addressed on the spot, and eligible beneficiaries received the benefits of various welfare schemes. Departments also set up information and service stalls to facilitate access to government services.
A mega health camp organised during the event provided medical consultations and treatment to 1,009 patients. Specialist doctors examined 212 orthopaedic patients, 70 gynaecology patients and 81 patients with eye, ear, nose and throat (ENT) ailments. The camp also saw the vaccination of 13 children, the issuance of 15 Ayushman Cards and 20 ABHA Cards, while 95 X-rays and 70 blood tests were conducted. The AYUSH Department also carried out health check-ups for 310 people and distributed medicines free of cost. Online registration for disability certificates was completed for 23 individuals.
The Social Welfare Department approved pensions for 75 beneficiaries, including widows, senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and issued 10 UDID cards. A total of 280 assistive devices were distributed to persons with disabilities. Departments including Agriculture, Horticulture, Industries, Dairy Development, Fisheries, Sericulture, Animal Husbandry and the Lead Bank extended the benefits of various government schemes to more than 1,200 beneficiaries.
During the programme, the Governor and the Chief Minister honoured outstanding small-scale industries, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and beneficiaries of various government schemes. Under the Cooperative Department, five registered SHGs were awarded Rs 5 lakh each by the CM Dhami.
Dhami also felicitated three youths from Almora, Dehradun and Tehri who secured employment opportunities in Japan after completing skill development training through the Skill Development and Employment Department. Each of them has received a job package of approximately Rs 1 lakh per month, which was described as an inspiring achievement for the youth of Uttarakhand.
Additionally, beneficiaries from the Fisheries Department, Horticulture Department, Industries Department, and Dairy Development Department were honoured by the Governor and the Chief Minister for their exceptional work and notable achievements in their respective fields.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good initiative but I'm wondering - 280 assistive devices distributed to disabled persons is great, but only 23 online registrations for disability certificates? That seems low. The government should focus more on making these schemes accessible to those who need them most, especially in remote hill areas. Also, 5 lakh per SHG - nice gesture but needs to be regular.
Ek baat toh clear hai, ये 'Seva Pakhwada' का concept बहुत sahi है। लेकिन मुझे लगता है कि इस तरह के कैंप में केवल एक दिन नहीं बल्कि पूरे महीने या नियमित रूप से health check-ups होने चाहिए। 212 orthopaedic मरीज और 70 gynaecology - ये numbers बताते हैं कि कितनी बड़ी जरूरत है हमारे गांवों में। सरकार को ग्रामीण स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं पर और ध्यान देना चाहिए।
This is impressive outreach by the Uttarakhand government. The numbers speak for themselves - 1,009 patients treated, 75 new pensions approved, and 1,200+ beneficiaries reached through various schemes. What I find particularly interesting is the skill development success story - three youths getting jobs in Japan with ₹1 lakh/month packages. That's the kind of result-driven governance that makes a real difference in people's lives.
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