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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11-year governance has been marked by significant welfare initiatives across India. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami lauded the BJP-led government's achievements in poverty reduction and social development. The government launched multiple schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, and Ayushman Bharat Yojana, benefiting crores of citizens. Additionally, Dhami emphasized the state's plans to preserve and digitize local cultural heritage through innovative linguistic preservation programs.

Key Points: Modi's 11 Years Dhami Highlights Welfare Schemes Impact

  • Modi government launched transformative welfare schemes targeting poverty reduction
  • 27 crore people lifted above poverty line in 11 years
  • Uttarakhand CM highlights significant development initiatives
  • State plans cultural digitization of local literature and dialects
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Many welfare schemes launched under PM Modi's leadership: Chief Minister Dhami lauds 11 years of BJP-led government

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami praises PM Modi's governance, welfare initiatives that lifted 27 crore people from poverty

"Today, under the leadership of respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 11 years of service, good governance and poor welfare are going to be completed - CM Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Uttarkashi, June 10

On the completion of 11 years of the Modi-led government, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighted the BJP-led NDA government's achievements.

"Today, under the leadership of respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 11 years of service, good governance and poor welfare are going to be completed. On behalf of the whole of Uttarakhand, I thank the Prime Minister for establishing a strong, capable and safe nation," the chief minister remarked.

CM Dhami further said that under PM Modi's leadership, many welfare schemes have been launched for the poor. "Crores of people are benefiting from them," he said, adding, "The poverty rate has decreased by more than five times and 27 crore people have come out of the poverty line in 11 years."

CM Dhami also highlighted schemes launched by Modi-led government, including: Jan Dhan Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Ayushman Bharat Yojana, PM Awas Yojana and Jal Jeevan Mission, according to a release.

He further highlighted development schemes inaugurated in Purola region of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand.

"Today, 55 development schemes worth Rs 210 crores were inaugurated and their foundation stones were laid in Purola block. It is our endeavour that whatever announcements we make should be fulfilled," the chief minister said.

Earlier today, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced initiatives to digitise the state's dialects, folk tales, folk songs, and literature.

He proposed creating an e-library to store and showcase Uttarakhand's folk literature, developing audio-visuals based on folk tales, organising weekly competitions in schools to promote local dialects and hosting a large-scale festival to celebrate Uttarakhand's language and literature.

The Chief Minister said, "Work should be done towards digitization of Uttarakhand's dialects, folk tales, folk songs and literature. For this, an e-library should be created. Along with increasing the collection based on folk tales, audio-visuals should also be made on them."

Dhami further stressed that competitions, based on local dialect language should be organised once a week in schools, including creating a linguistic map of Uttarakhand's dialects

"A festival of Uttarakhand language and literature should be organised on a large scale, in which litterateurs from all over the country should be invited. A linguistic map of the dialects of Uttarakhand should be made."

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was speaking during the general assembly and management executive committee meeting of Uttarakhand Bhasha Sansthan in the secretariat. The Chief Minister also appealed to the people of the state to promote the use of books.

In the meeting, it was decided that the amount of Uttarakhand Sahitya Gaurav Samman will be increased from 5 lakhs to 5.51 lakhs.

The state government will also award long-term literary service award, the award money of which will amount to Rs 5 lakhs. A young writer competition will be organized to encourage young writers towards the official language, Hindi.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
The Ujjwala scheme has truly been life-changing for my mother in our village. No more smoke-filled kitchens! But I wish the gas cylinder prices were more stable - sometimes it becomes difficult to afford refills. Overall though, Modi ji's schemes have reached the grassroots. 👍
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Priya M.
Digitizing Uttarakhand's folk culture is such a thoughtful initiative! Our younger generation is losing touch with traditional knowledge. This e-library will preserve our Garhwali and Kumaoni heritage for future generations. Hope other states follow this model too.
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Arjun S.
While infrastructure development is visible, I'm concerned about the actual poverty reduction claims. In my district, many still struggle for basic amenities despite these schemes. The government should focus more on quality implementation rather than just numbers.
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Neeta R.
As a teacher in Uttarakhand, I'm thrilled about the school competitions in local dialects! Children here often feel embarrassed to speak in their mother tongue. This will boost their confidence and cultural pride. Jai Uttarakhand! 🙏
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Vikram J.
The Jal Jeevan Mission has brought tap water to our remote hill village after decades of waiting. No more women walking kilometers with pots! But maintenance is key - hope the government ensures these projects don't become white elephants after inauguration.
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Sunita T.
While welfare schemes are good, I wish the government would also focus on creating sustainable employment in hill states like ours. Many youth still migrate to plains for work. Development should mean more than just roads and schemes - need real economic opportunities.

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