Chief Minister Harish Rawat flagged off 10 new buses of Uttarakhand Transport Corporation in a programme at Bijapur Guest House on Thursday. CM Rawat reiterated that State Government is committed to strengthen the transport network in the State. He instructed the UTC to purchase new buses. New Volvo buses have been incorporated in the troupe of Transport Corporation and more buses will be inducted very soon, he added.
New Volvo buses will also promote the Char Dham Yatra and Government is trying to provide the better transportation facilities to the tourists. Prior to this, CM paid floral tribute to Veer Chander Singh Garhwali, the hero of famous Peshawar Mutiny and expressed deep respect for the warrior. Chief Minister said the contribution of Shri Garhwali can never to be forgotten.
He added that Peshawar Uprising was a significant fight in the freedom fight of India which laid down a revolutionary foundation for future. This significant incidence was recorded in golden words in Indian History of Independence. Cabinet Minister Yashpal Arya, Pritam Singh, State Congress president Kishore Upadhaya were also present on the occasion.