Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said that the citizens, especially the youth, should try to reduce dependence on the governments for the development and social work while discharging social responsibilities through self-motivation.
He exhorted the youth to strive for utilisation of their ability, qualifications, knowledge, skill, wealth and expertise for extensive social development and welfare. Technocrats and professionals should also decide their role in the development of the last person and the last village. The chief minister said this while participating as a representative in “Mera Samajik Dayitva - Svarnim Uttarakhand” under the Mukhya Mantri Sewa Yojana here on Monday.
Rawat said, “Even after 71 years of country's independence, we are totally dependent on the governments. This dependence is akin to gold-silver crutches. We have to consider with utmost seriousness that what we can do for the society, state and the country. Our skills and expertise should come handy in the development of remote villages,” he said.
The CM further said that compared to the cities, social responsibilities are discharged in a much better manner in the villages. Rural society believes in mutual aid, cooperation and harmony. He called upon the students to regularly read newspapers which makes one aware about the problems of society and develops sensitivity towards and association with society.
Rawat said that the work of developing the 95 development blocks of the state through 95 institutes and 95 industrial estates has to be done according to a comprehensive plan.
The chief minister's technical adviser Narendra Singh, Rural Development and Migration Commission vice chairman Sharad Singh Negi and vice chancellor of Uttaranchal Technical University, VK Singh among others were also present on the occasion.