Considering the special conditions and specific issues faced in Himalayan states, the Government of India has been asked to consider these aspects while drafting schemes. Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said this while participating in the inaugural session of the Himalayan Ideation Meet (HIM) Samvad at the Forest Research Institute (FRI) here on Wednesday.
Addressing the gathering, Rawat said that Himalayan states have similar geographical conditions and also face similar problems. He recalled that the State Government had organised a Himalayan Conclave to discuss issues and share information.
The draft prepared after the conclave was submitted to the Government of India. In the draft, the Himalayan states had sought that the issues faced in Himalayan states should be considered while drafting plans.
Special plan should also be prepared for the Himalayan states with international borders, the Central government was requested. Rawat said, “ The water sources in the Himalayas are registered a drop. For conservation and rejuvenation of water sources, the state government is working on the revival of the Rispana and Kosi rivers.
The construction of the Saung dam will facilitate gravity-based supply of water in Dehradun and surrounding areas. This project will also increase the ground water level and help in conservation of energy. Further, on the occasion of Harela, tree plantation will be carried out across the state.” The CM further pointed out that migration is a major problem, adding that education, health and employment are the major factors while result in migration.
Means like tele-medicine and tele-radiology are being used to provide medical facilities in the remote mountainous regions in Uttarakhand. To boost employment generation, 670 Nyay Panchayats in the state are being developed as growth centres.
The CM also sought suggestions from the participants for development in the Badahoti and Niti valley from the view point of tourism.
Shyam Parande from Sewa International, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) director general Suresh Gairola and others were also present on the occasion.