The Minister of State for Higher Education (Independent Charge) Dhan Singh Rawat said that the Bharatiya Janata Party Government is working for the welfare of farmers and the common public. He informed that the academic calander will be declared for all degree colleges of the state on June 30. The necessary budgetary allocation has also been made already for this purpose, he said. Special steps have also been taken by the state government in the sphere of higher education in Uttarakhand. The results of these efforts will also become visible in the near future, said the minister while addressing the media.
Talking to the local Press here on Sunday, the Minister of State said that the State Government has facilitated loan at two per cent interest for small and marginal farmers. At the same time the State Government has also increased the limit from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1, 00,000. He further averred that the State Government is opening new avenues for employment through the tourism and cooperative sectors. Necessary work is being undertaken at a face pace in order to achieve this. The Minister went on to state that the BJP State Government will also be encouraging the community farming of tomatoes in the state. The Government will facilitate Rs two lakh in loan to the farmers for the cultivation of tomatoes.
Rawat went on to State that the State Government is working in line with the promises it had made to the people of Uttarakhand during the elections. Replying to a question raised by the media, the minister said that the Government will facilitate conservation of the seven major lakes in Nainital district including the Naini lake. The Government is undertaking special efforts for the Naini lake in Nainital town, he added. Various local office bearers of the BJP were also among those present on the occasion. Earlier, Rawat also undertook a site visit to check the condition of the Naini lake. He said that the responsibility of maintaining the Naini lake was earlier with the Public Works Department and the municipal council. However, now the conservation, beautification, rejuvenation and maintenance of the Naini lake will be handled by the irrigation department. The Government has made special budgetary provision for this, added the Minister.