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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited markets in Dehradun to champion indigenous products. He emphasized how local goods strengthen traditions and create youth employment. The CM also discussed the benefits of recent GST reforms for small traders and families. He assured the government's commitment to a favorable business environment.

Key Points: CM Dhami Promotes Indigenous Products at Dehradun Market Visit

  • CM Dhami interacted with shopkeepers to promote locally made goods and self-reliance
  • He highlighted new GST reforms providing financial benefits to families and traders
  • The Chief Minister urged shopkeepers to focus on cleanliness and customer convenience
  • An awareness campaign on the simplified GST slabs will continue until September 29
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami lays emphasis on indigenous products

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasizes indigenous goods and new GST benefits during visits to Dehradun markets, boosting local economy.

"Adopting indigenous goods not only strengthens our traditions and local industries but also creates new employment opportunities for the youth. - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, September 25

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the Sahastradhara Crossing Market in Dehradun on Thursday. During his visit, he interacted with shopkeepers and local residents, emphasising the promotion of indigenous products and highlighting the state's role in building a self-reliant India.

The Chief Minister said, "Adopting indigenous goods not only strengthens our traditions and local industries but also creates new employment opportunities for the youth."

He also urged shopkeepers to pay special attention to cleanliness, customer convenience, and proper market management. The Chief Minister assured that the government is continuously working to safeguard the interests of small traders and is committed to ensuring a favorable environment for commercial activities.

Earlier, Dhami on September 23 visited several shops and interacted with owners during the 'GST Savings Festival' in the Rajpur Road area in Dehradun.

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), during the visit, he interacted with business owners and tried to understand their perspectives. During his visit, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for implementing the new GST rates and described this historic decision as being in the public interest. He further highlighted that the central government has introduced extensive reforms in the GST slabs.

"These new rates will provide direct financial benefits to millions of families and small traders in the state," CM Dhami said.

Additionally, he also engaged with shopkeepers and business owners to gather feedback and urged everyone to ensure that the benefits of reduced GST reach the general public. He also encouraged the promotion of indigenous products and active participation in the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (Self-Reliant India) initiative.

The Chief Minister also noted that the awareness campaign on GST will continue across the state until September 29, with participation from ministers, legislators, and officials. He also mentioned that the information will be shared at various locations to ensure that many people understand the advantages of the new GST slabs and their benefits.

During his visit to Rajpur Road, the Chief Minister also stated that implementing the new GST rates before the festive season would increase savings for the public and provide fresh momentum to the state's economy.

The reform in the Goods and Services Tax structure, which was approved during the 56th meeting of the GST Council earlier this month, came into effect on Monday.

The current four-rate system has been replaced with a streamlined two-slab regime of 5% and 18%. A separate 40 per cent slab has been retained for luxury and sin goods.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The GST simplification before festivals is much needed. Hope the savings actually reach common people and aren't absorbed by traders. Need strict monitoring!
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Sarah B
Visiting local markets and interacting directly with shopkeepers shows good governance. More CMs should do this kind of ground-level engagement.
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Aditya G
While the intent is good, implementation is key. Hope this isn't just pre-election rhetoric. We need sustainable policies for local businesses, not just announcements.
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Kavya N
As a small business owner in Dehradun, the GST changes have simplified our accounting. The two-slab system is much easier to manage than the previous complex structure.
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Michael C
Focus on cleanliness and customer convenience is crucial for tourism. Uttarakhand's markets need better infrastructure to attract more visitors. Good emphasis by CM.
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Nisha Z
Atmanirbhar Bharat should start from states like ours. We have so much potential in handicrafts, organic products, and tourism. Hope this initiative gets proper follow-through.

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