Uttarakhand government has appointed swashbuckling wicket keeper and batsman Rishabh Pant as the brand ambassador of the State.  Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami felicitated the Indian cricketer in a programme held at Uttarakhand Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday. 

Speaking on the occasion, Dhami said that the manner in which Pant has achieved his goals despite coming from a very simple background should inspire everyone. Congratulating Pant, the CM said that he has made the country and the State proud with his achievements.

 He said that youngsters of the State would get an inspiration by appointment of Pant as the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand.  Dhami said that the State government is trying to create such an environment in Uttarakhand so that the youngsters are able to create a special recognition for themselves at national and international level.  He said that Uttarakhand is becoming a leading state in every sector as per the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Dhami expressed hope that players like Pant would inspire the youngsters in the State and help in creating a better environment for sports.

Pant thanked CM Dhami for the felicitation and appointing him as the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand. He said that the CM has given him a chance to do something for his State. Pant said that the State government is working towards providing a better environment for sports in Uttarakhand.

 Khanpur MLA Umesh Kumar and special principal secretary Abhinav Kumar and others were present on the occasion.