Uttarakhand has got its State song. The song was publicly dedicated by Chief Minister Harish Rawat at his residence on Saturday.
In his address on the occasion, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Chairperson of the State Song Selection Committee, laxman Singh Batohi, other members of the committee, lyricist of the State song Hemant Bisht, composer and singer of the song Narender Singh Negi and Anuradha Saras and appreciated the song as it incorporated the culture, history, geography and identity of the people of Uttarakhand. Actually it’s an effort to summarise our vast culture into a few words. It contains Uttarakhand spirit along with respecting our local languages.
Rawat made request to prepare a short draft (2-3 Minutes) of this 9 minutes long song so that song might be sung in formal programmes. But basic spirit of song should not be affected.
Chairperson of State Song Selection Committee, laxman Singh Batohi apprised that 203 entries were received by committee. Song written by Hemant Bisht was unanimously approved after phase wise sorting of these entries. local culture and spatially elements have been given importance in the Song. Garhwali and Kumauni languages each have a paragraph in the Song. Three entries had been received for composing State Song, composition of Narender Singh Negi was found suitable.
Composer and Singer of State Song Narender Singh Negi said that short draft of State Song according to expectations of Chief Minister Shri Rawat would possibly be prepared till end of the month.
Chief Minister Shri Rawat also felicitated the Chairperson of State Song Selection Committee laxman Singh Batohi, Others members of committee, lyricist Hemant Bisht, Narender Singh Negi.