Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that various states have done good works in the field of development and public welfare. Many innovations have been implemented by the states. There will be a presentation in Varanasi on these best practices and effective implementation of schemes by the states. There will be an opportunity to learn from each other's states.
Presentation will also be made by the state government. We will see and learn as well. Chouhan was discussing his stay in Varanasi with the media representatives after planting sapling in Smart Garden. Chief Minister Chouhan said that about 350 years ago Ma Ahilyabai Holkar had renovated the Varanasi temple. After this the corridor has been renovated by the successful Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. This is the restoration of the glorious magnificent place of India. Chouhan said that we will also get the benefit of the darshan of the changed Kashi.
Kashi has been rebuilt as a result of the firm willpower, strong leadership and imagination of Prime Minister Modi. This is a wonderful gift to the country. Besides, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on the first day of his three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh, attended the Ganga Aarti on the banks of holy river Ganga in Banaras, the city of Lord Vishwanath. Chouhan, Chief Ministers of various states, Deputy Chief Ministers attended the Ganga Aarti in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
After reaching Dashashv Ghat in Banaras, in the presence of Prime Minister Modi, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan along with Chief Ministers of other states offered prayers by participating in Ganga Aarti.
Guests took part in the program by going to Vivekananda Cruise from the ghat which was the center of attraction with special decorations. Guests also left for Ganga Ghat after boarding the Alaknanda cruise from Lalita Ghat. There was a great aarti of Mother Ganga at Assi Ghat. Earlier today, the Kashi Vishwanath Dham Temple Corridor was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi. Guests also reached Sant Ravidas Ghat on this occasion. Sparkling lamps and laser shows on the Ganga Ghats also became the center of public attraction today on Shiv Deepawali.The Chief Minister will attend the Conclave of Chief Ministers of different states in the presence of Prime Minister Modi in Banaras on Tuesday, December 14. In the conclave, the states will apprise themselves of the best practices and innovations. Apart from this, the participant states in the conclave will also give a presentation of achievements focused on the central government welfare schemes. Chouhan will have darshan of Lord Shri Ram Lala in Ayodhya along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Ministers, Deputy Chief Ministers of the states on Wednesday.“For example, a study, conducted by Energy Policy Institute, University of Chicago, for over a period of two years, has revealed that Delhi’s indoor pollution levels are also worryingly high and way above WHO limits. Since there is no marked difference in pollution levels outdoors and indoors, the school closure becomes irrelevant, and misplaced,” Kundu said in his letter.
“Further, I must point out that the school closure policy assumes that the families own air purifiers. This isn’t the case except for a very, very small fraction of Delhi population. Since the families don’t own air purifiers, the school closures policy on account of poor air quality achieves nothing. Lastly, the school closure now continuing for almost 600 days is deeply problematic from a standpoint of learning loss which different studies have pointed out to be significant and have adverse long term implications for children, country’s economy, and human development growth,” Kundu said.
Meanwhile, agencies in Delhi seeking to resume construction and demolition activities have been asked to write to the environment department. Delhi Government will forward their requests to the CAQM for consideration.
City Government has received 6,975 complaints through the Green Delhi app, and 5,686 of these were resolved. The maximum number of complaints was directed to the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC). Delhi’s air quality may improve from December 16 onwards.