Chief Minister Harish Rawat inaugurated the Government Inter College at Kandari of Naugaon Block and the Shri Raghunath Fair on Friday. Rawat announced the expansion of Kandari-Sajbag motor road, pitching of Chami-Siguni- Gatu – Khirmu-Jadnu motor road, construction of six class rooms in Government inter college at Kandari, construction of four additional class rooms in government inter college, Damta, approval to lift irrigation scheme in Odgaun, pitching of Mori-Netwar-Sankri motor road, construction of helipad in Purola, Osla and Mori, expansion of Kuwan-Kafnaul motor road and construction of wall work around the Raghunath temple in Kandari among other works.
Rawat stressed that there is considerable scope for development in the Yamuna valley. He pointed at the need for adoption of new agricultural techniques along with traditional agricultural practices. Chief Minister asserted that immense possibilities of development exist in the Yamuna Valley. He appreciated the contribution of the Yamuna Valley and District in the development of the State. New agricultural techniques must be adopted along with traditional agricultural practices.
Chaulay, Rajma, Anardana, Kuttu, Madua, etc can be good source of income. He informed that 2 kg Mandua and 1 Kg Black bhatt are being distributed through the Anganbadi Centers. Women aged above 60 years old being served food at their Home. He apprised that One Mandua Roti and Jhangora Kheer would be served in the police mess. Bonus would be granted to the farmers who produce Mandua and Ramdana. Villagers would be encouraged for planting the Malta and Big lemons. Walnut trees may be planted near Kandari villages. After three years bonus of Rs400 would be paid to the farmers for each tree. Milk production is low in the Uttarakashi. Milk production may be increased by planting the trees with broad leaves. State government is paying Rs4 per liter to the Milk producers committees. State Government is going to pay Rs1000 to the blacksmith, carpenter, stone-worker as a pension. Chal Khal should be encouraged for water conservation. He informed about the Mere Bujurg Mere Tirth scheme. He expressed deep concern over the deteriorating level of education in the state. Teacher along with parents have to be serious about this. He informed that the state government would impart scholarship if students get selected in higher education institutions.