Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in cleanliness drive, plants saplings at Purnagiri Temple
Khatima, June 15
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a cleanliness drive and cleaned the premises of Purnagiri Temple in Nagla Tarai area of Khatima.
The Chief Minister also planted saplings at the temple premises.
Earlier on Sunday, CM Dhami participated in an interactive session with intellectuals, where he lauded the intellectual community in the state as "opinion makers." The programme commenced with the Chief Minister lighting a ceremonial lamp. Experts from various fields, including education, healthcare, tourism, agriculture, literature, industry and spirituality, shared their views and suggestions during the event.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said Uttarakhand is not only Devbhoomi (the Land of Gods) but also a land of knowledge, consciousness and rich cultural heritage. He emphasised that the intellectual community is one of the most important forces in guiding society and the nation, as its ideas help shape the future of coming generations. He described intellectuals as "opinion makers" whose suggestions can serve as a strong foundation for the state's development.
The Chief Minister stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is moving rapidly toward realising the vision of a developed nation guided by the mantra of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas."
He noted that the country has achieved milestones in governance, transparency and public welfare over the years. Referring to schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, Jan Dhan Yojana, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Ujjwala Yojana, Ayushman Bharat and Jal Jeevan Mission, Dhami said these initiatives have positively transformed the lives of millions.
He further stated that the Uttarakhand Government is continuously working under the Prime Minister's guidance to promote comprehensive development, good governance, and the preservation of the state's cultural identity. Significant progress is being made in education, healthcare, road infrastructure, drinking water supply, sports, and air connectivity. Various new policies have also been introduced to create a strong roadmap for a developed Uttarakhand.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the gesture, I wish the government would focus more on basic infrastructure like better roads and healthcare in remote areas. Plantation drives are nice but they need long-term maintenance plans. Also, the interactive session with intellectuals sounds good but hope their suggestions actually get implemented, not just documented.
CM Dhami is right - Uttarakhand is not just Devbhoomi but also a land of knowledge. Our state has produced many great thinkers and leaders. The emphasis on intellectuals as opinion makers is a refreshing perspective. However, we need concrete action on education and employment for our youth. Saplings and cleanliness are good, but jobs and skill development matter more. 🤔
Nice to see the CM engaging with intellectuals across fields. The tourism and spirituality angle is especially relevant for Uttarakhand. Purnagiri Temple is a significant pilgrimage site, and improving cleanliness there can boost religious tourism. The PM's schemes like Ujjwala and Ayushman have helped many in the state. Good leadership at the state level should complement central initiatives.
As someone who visits Uttarakhand often, I notice that while the government talks a lot about development, ground reality is different. Many villages still lack proper water supply and electricity. The CM's reference to Jal Jeevan Mission is good, but implementation has been slow in hilly areas. Still, any effort to involve intellectuals in policy-making is welcome. Let's hope for real change! 🌱
All this is fine but why does every event have to be so political? CM Dhami could just do a cleanliness drive without turning
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