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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Gifts Homegrown Rice to Congress Veteran Harish Rawat

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid a courtesy visit to senior Congress leader and former CM Harish Rawat at his Dehradun residence. As a gesture of goodwill, CM Dhami gifted Rawat rice cultivated in his own field, symbolizing respect for local agricultural traditions. Separately, the CM attended the closing of the Tehri Acro Festival, highlighting the state's growth as an adventure sports destination. He also reviewed government projects and praised the PRAGATI portal for monitoring central government initiatives in Uttarakhand.

Key Points: CM Dhami Meets Harish Rawat, Gifts Self-Cultivated Rice

  • Courtesy visit by CM to former CM
  • Gift of self-cultivated rice as symbolic gesture
  • Focus on adventure tourism & sports development
  • Review of central & state govt projects
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Congress leader Harish Rawat, gifts senior leader self-cultivated rice

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami visits Congress leader Harish Rawat, presents rice from his own field in a gesture of goodwill and political courtesy.

"The Chief Minister's gesture is a fine example of mutual respect, harmony, and courtesy in political traditions. - Harish Rawat"

Dehradun, January 30

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday paid a courtesy visit to former Chief Minister of the state and senior leader Harish Rawat at his residence in Defence Colony, Dehradun.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister enquired about Rawat's well-being and wished him good health and a long life.

As a gesture of warmth and goodwill, the Chief Minister presented rice cultivated in his own field to Harish Rawat. He stated that the gift symbolises Uttarakhand's agricultural traditions, the hard work of farmers, and respect for local produce.

Harish Rawat expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for this affectionate gesture and thoughtful gift. He said that the Chief Minister's gesture is a fine example of mutual respect, harmony, and courtesy in political traditions.

Earlier today, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the grand closing ceremony of the Tehri Acro Festival and National SIV Championship 2026 as the chief guest. The Chief Minister highlighted the state's rapid progress in becoming a premier destination for adventure tourism and sports.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Dhami, Uttarakhand has emerged as a new hub for adventure sports. Adventure tourism has received fresh momentum, with the government playing a significant role in giving Tehri a distinct national identity. The Chief Minister's visionary initiatives to connect youth with sports are now yielding positive results," read an official statement from the CM's office

CM Dhami also hailed PRAGATI Portal and the ongoing Central Government Projects in the state, saying, "The PRAGATI platform was launched by PM Modi in 2015 under the Digital India initiative to analyse various government projects. This portal reviews and monitors all the important programmes organised by the Government of India."

"The portal also addresses the grievances of the people. The projects have seen tremendous growth after the launch of this portal... Various projects launched after 2014 by the Prime Minister in Uttarakhand are turning into ground reality. Ten projects have been completed so far, and thirty-two others are underway," he added.

On Thursday, Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed various schemes related to agriculture, animal husbandry, tourism, and industry at the Secretariat, directing officials to focus on connecting people with employment and self-employment opportunities through government initiatives.

He emphasised that complete information on these schemes should be provided to the public through the "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar" campaign so that as many people as possible can benefit.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While the personal visit is nice, I hope this spirit of cooperation translates into actual policy for Uttarakhand's farmers. The state has immense agricultural potential, but farmers still face many challenges. Gestures are good, but concrete support is better.
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Priyanka N
As someone from Dehradun, it's heartening to see our CM actively promoting adventure tourism. The Tehri festival is a great initiative. Uttarakhand has so much to offer beyond the usual pilgrim circuits. This can create real jobs for our youth. Good work on that front!
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Rohit P
The focus on digital governance through PRAGATI is commendable. In a hilly state like ours, bringing government services and project monitoring online can be a game-changer for transparency and efficiency. Hope the benefits reach the last person in the remote villages.
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Michael C
Interesting read. The symbolism of the rice gift is quite powerful. It's not just a political photo-op but carries a message about local produce and farmers. I respect leaders who use such cultural tokens to make a point.
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Kavya N
"Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar" – this slogan sounds good, but the real test is whether schemes actually reach people. Too often, there's a big gap between announcement and implementation. I appreciate the direction, but would like to see more on-ground results reports.

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